Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment
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Table 85 SNTP clock attributes
Attribute
Meaning
SNTP State
Enabled: the ODU will obtain accurate date and time updates from a
networked time server.
SNTP Primary Server Specifies the primary SNTP server, determining the order in which the
servers are tried.
SNTP Primary Server
Dead Time
Time (in seconds) to wait before retrying communications with an
unresponsive primary SNTP server. Setting the value to zero disables
the timer.
SNTP Server Retries
Number of times the PTP will retry after an SNTP server fails to
respond.
SNTP Server
Timeout
Time (in seconds) the PTP will wait for a response from an SNTP
server.
SNTP Poll Interval
The SNTP server polling interval.
SNTP Server 1 and 2:
SNTP Server Status
Status message reflecting the state of communications with the SNTP
server.
SNTP Server Internet
Address
The IPv4 or IPv6 Address of the networked SNTP server.
SNTP Server Port
Number
The port number of the networked SNTP server. By convention the
default value for the port number is 123.
SNTP Server
Authentication
Protocol
Authentication protocol to be used with this SNTP server (None or
MD5).
SNTP Server Key
Identifier
SNTP key identifier.
A key of zeros is reserved for testing.
Server Key
Key used to authenticate SNTP communications.
Server Key Confirm
Must match the Server Key.
Status:
SNTP Sync
This shows the current status of SNTP synchronization. If No Sync is
displayed, then review the SNTP Server Internet Address and Port
Number. A change of state may generate an SNMP trap or SMTP email
alert.
SNTP Last Sync
This shows the date and time of the last SNTP synchronization.
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