Dell PowerConnect 7048P User Manual - Page 302

Command Purpose sntp trusted-key key_id Specify the authentication key the SNTP server must include in SNTP packets that it sends to the switch. The key_id number must be an encryption key ID defined in the previous step. sntp authenticate Require authentication for communication with the SNTP server. A trusted key must be configured before this command is executed. sntp server {ip_address | Define the SNTP server. hostname} [priority priority] [key key_id] • ip_address-The IP address (or host name) of the SNTP server to poll. The IP address can be an IPv4 or IPv6 address. • priority-(Optional) If multiple SNTP servers are defined, this number determines which server the switch polls first. The priority is 1-8, where 1 is the highest priority. If you do not specify a priority, the servers are polled in the order that they are entered. • key_id-(Optional) Enter an authentication key to use. The key must be previously defined by the sntp authentication-key command. sntp {unicast|broadcast} client enable This command enables the SNTP client and allows the switch to poll configured unicast SNTP servers for updates or receive broadcasts from any SNTP server. sntp client poll timer Specify how often the SNTP client requests SNTP packets seconds from the configured server(s). seconds-The poll interval can be 64, 128, 256, 512, or 1024 seconds. CTRL + Z Exit to Privileged EXEC mode. show sntp configuration Verify the SNTP configuration. show sntp status View information about the SNTP updates. 302 Managing General System Settings