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OptiX OSN 8800 V100R002 and later versions use synchronous systems. All service boards and cross-connect boards must be synchronized (with the same frequency and frame header aligned). Therefore, a unique reference clock and frame header are required. Each service board outputs services based on the clock and frame header of the clock board, to meet the requirements for intra-frequency and frame header alignment, STG boards must be configured for OptiX OSN 8800 V100R002 and later versions. Otherwise, services cannot be groomed in a centralized manner. The OptiX OSN 6800 is an asynchronous system and does not have a unified clock and frame header requirements. Therefore, the STG board is not required.
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