Figure 6-3. Time Synchronization - Dell PowerConnect 3424 User Manual

For more information on SNTP, see Configuring SNTP Settings.
To open the Time Synchronization page, click System
tree view.

Figure 6-3. Time Synchronization

The Time Synchronization page contains the following fields:
Clock Source
Clock Source — The source used to set the system clock. The possible field values:
SNTP — Indicates that the system time is set via an SNTP server. For more information, see
Configuring SNTP Settings.
None — Indicates that the system time is not set by an external source.
Local Settings
Date — Defines the system date. The field format is DD/MMM/YY, for example, 04/May/50.
Local Time — Defines the system time. The field format is HH/MM/SS, for example, 21/15/03.
Time Zone Offset — The difference between Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and local time.
For example, the Time Zone Offset for Paris is GMT +1:00, while the local time in New York is
GMT –5:00.
There are two types of daylight settings, either by a specific date in a particular year or a recurring
setting irrespective of the year. For a specific setting in a particular year complete the Daylight
Savings area, and for a recurring setting, complete the Recurring area.
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