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Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration
SNTP Tab - Global Settings
WebView Switches
SNTP Tab - Global Settings
The
Global Settings
screen lets you set the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) settings. SNTP makes possible
accurate time synchronization by a network SNTP server for network devices. Using SNTP, the Switch is
synchronized with the rest of the network and set with the correct time.
Poll Interval
. Enter the interval (in seconds) at which the SNTP server is polled for unicast information.
Receive Broadcast Servers Updates
. If enabled, the Switch listens to the SNTP servers for broadcast server
time information on selected interfaces.
Receive Anycast Servers Updates
. If enabled, the Switch polls the SNTP server for anycast server time
information.
Receive Unicast Servers Updates
. If enabled, the Switch polls the SNTP server for unicast server time
information.
Poll Unicast Servers
. If enabled, the Switch sends SNTP unicast forwarding information to the SNTP server.
Click the
Submit
button to save your changes.
Figure 5-50: SNTP - Global Settings