Network Time Protocol Commands
ntp master
Specifies the stratum value for unsynchronized switch to act as an authoritative NTP source.
ntp master {stratum-number}
Syntax Definitions
stratum-number
Defaults
Parameter
stratum-number
Platforms Supported
OmniSwitch 6400, 6850, 6850E, 6855, 9000E
Usage Guidelines
•
Use this command to synchronize improved clocks with lower strata value if any of the trustworthy
NTP sources comes up.
•
Use default value of 16 if switch is not synchronized with itself.
•
When the switch is synchronized, the stratum number should correspond to peer/server.
Examples
-> ntp master 4
Release History
Release 6.4.2; command was introduced.
Related Commands
show ntp status
MIB Objects
alaNtpConfig
alaNtpSysStratum
OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide
Integer value ranging from 2 to 16
Default
16
Displays current NTP status.
June 2012
page 56-15