Table of Contents
Advertisement
Figure 6-17. Time Synchronization
Clock Source
Clock Source — The source used to set the system clock. The possible field values:
SNTP — Specifies that the system time is set via an SNTP server. For more information, see
"Configuring SNTP Settings" on page 79.
None — Specifies 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, while the local time in New York is GMT –5.
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.
Daylight Savings — Enables the Daylight Savings Time (DST) on the switch module based on the
switch modules location. The possible field values are:
USA — The switch module switches to DST at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of April, and reverts
to standard time at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday of October.
Configuring System Information
73
Advertisement
Chapters
Table of Contents
