Defining Sntp Servers - D-Link xStack DXS-3250E Web/Installation Manual

Defining SNTP Servers

The SNTP Servers Page contains information for enabling SNTP servers, as well as adding new SNTP servers. In
addition, the SNTP Servers Page enables the device to request and accept SNTP traffic from a server. To define
an SNTP server:
1. Click System > SNTP > Servers. The SNTP Servers Page opens:
Figure 247:SNTP Servers Page
The SNTP Servers Page contains the following fields:
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SNTP Server — Displays user-defined SNTP server IP addresses. Up to eight SNTP servers can be defined.
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Poll Interval — Indicates whether or not the device polls the selected SNTP server for system time informa-
tion.
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Encryption Key ID — Displays the encryption key identification used to communicate between the SNTP
server and device. The field range is 1-4294967295.
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Preference — Indicates which SNTP server provides the SNTP system time. The possible field values are:
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Primary — Indicates the primary server provides SNTP information.
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Secondary — Indicates the backup server provides SNTP information.
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Status — Indicates SNTP server operating status. The possible field values are:
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Up — Indicates the SNTP server is currently operating normally.
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Down — Indicates that a SNTP server is currently not available. For example, the SNTP server is
currently not connected or is currently down.
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In progress — Indicates the SNTP server is currently sending or receiving SNTP information.
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Unknown — Indicates the progress of the SNTP information currently being sent is unknown. For
example, the device is currently looking for an interface.
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Last Response — Displays the last time a response was received from the SNTP server.
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