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SNTP
The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network
Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to the millisecond. Time
synchronization is performed by a network SNTP server. Time sources are
prioritized by strata. Strata define the distance from the reference clock. The
higher the stratum (where zero is the highest), the more accurate the clock.
For more information, see "Time Synchronization" on page 162.
Domain Name System
Domain Name System (DNS) converts user-defined domain names into IP
addresses. Each time a domain name is assigned, the DNS service translates
the name into a numeric IP address. For example, www.ipexample.com is
translated into 192.87.56.2. DNS servers maintain domain name databases
containing their corresponding IP addresses.
For more information, see "Domain Name System" on page 235.
802.1ab (LLDP-MED)
The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) enables network managers to
troubleshoot, and enhances network management by discovering and
maintaining network topologies over multi-vendor environments. LLDP
discovers network neighbors by standardizing methods for network devices to
advertise themselves to other systems, and to store discovered information.
The multiple advertisement sets are sent in the packet Type Length Value
(TLV) field. LLDP devices must support chassis and port ID advertisement,
as well as system name, system ID, system description, and system capability
advertisements.
LLDP Media Endpoint Discovery
(LLDP-MED) increases network flexibility
by enabling various IP systems to co-exist on a single network LLDP . It
provides detailed network topology information, emergency call service via IP
phone location information, and troubleshooting information.
For more information, see "LLDP" on page 531.
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