SMC Networks SMC8150L2 manual Sntp client, Time Commands Function Mode

System Management Commands 4

Time Commands

The system clock can be dynamically set by polling a set of specified time servers (NTP or SNTP). Maintaining an accurate time on the switch enables the system log to record meaningful dates and times for event entries. If the clock is not set, the switch will only record the time from the factory default set at the last bootup.

Table 4-22 Time Commands

Command	Function	Mode	Page
sntp client	Accepts time from specified time servers	GC	4-53
sntp server	Specifies one or more time servers	GC	4-54
sntp poll	Sets the interval at which the client polls for time	GC	4-55
show sntp	Shows current SNTP configuration settings	NE, PE	4-55
clock timezone	Sets the time zone for the switch’s internal clock	GC	4-56
calendar set	Sets the system date and time	PE	4-56
show calendar	Displays the current date and time setting	NE, PE	4-57

sntp client

This command enables SNTP client requests for time synchronization from NTP or SNTP time servers specified with the sntp servers command. Use the no form to disable SNTP client requests.

Syntax

[no] sntp client

Default Setting

Disabled

Command Mode

Global Configuration

Command Usage

•The time acquired from time servers is used to record accurate dates and times for log events. Without SNTP, the switch only records the time starting from the factory default set at the last bootup (i.e., 00:00:00, Jan. 1, 2001).

•This command enables client time requests to time servers specified via the sntp servers command. It issues time synchronization requests based on the interval set via the sntp poll command.

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