Figure 3-1 Ntp Basic Principle Diagram - Huawei Quidway S9300 Configuration Manual - Network Management

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Figure 3-1 NTP basic principle diagram

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The process of synchronizing system clocks is as follows:
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Switch B functions as an NTP time server. That is, Switch A synchronizes its clock with
that of Switch B.
One-way transmission of data packets between Switch A and Switch B takes one second.
Processing of data packets on the Switch A or theSwitch B takes one second.
NTP packet 10:00:00am
SwitchA
SwitchA
NTP packet 10:00:00am
SwitchA
NTP packet received at
10:00:03
SwitchA
Switch A sends an NTP packet to Switch B. The packet carries the originating timestamp
when it leaves Switch A, which is 10:00:00 am (T1).
When the NTP packet reaches Switch B, Switch B adds its receiving timestamp to the NTP
packet, which is 11: 00:01 am (T2).
When the NTP packet leaves Switch B, Switch B adds its transmitting timestamp to the
NTP packet, which is 11:00:02 am (T3).
When Switch A receives the response packet, it adds a new receiving timestamp to it, which
is 10:00:03 am (T4).
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NTP packet 10:00:00am
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