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Spectracom has released version v5.4.1 for SecureSync and 9400 Series Time Server. This update is mandatory for all units running v5.0.2 learn more

Release v5.4.1 includes some the following features:

Spectracom SecureSync 9400 5.4.1 upgrade

  • Enhanced support for multi-GNSS constellation: BeiDou + future firmware update to Galileo (hardware dependent)
  • Ethernet monitoring allows the user to observe network traffic across ports
  • NTP peer preference
  • Various improvements in software performance and clock disciplining
  • Added support for NTP Anycast over BGP protocol
  • Support for iptables for customizable access restrictions
  • Security patches include NTPd 4.2.8_p6, OpenSSL 1.0.2f, OpenSSH 7.1p2

The release notes for detailed information about all the enhancements and improvements available below:

Any system running 5.0.2 or later can be updated directly to the new version. You can determine the software your units are running (from the front panel: System >> Version; or web UI, Tools >> Versions or Tools >> System depending on which interface you are running), and apply the updates according to the instructions.

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