Dell PowerEdge M420 Dell PowerConnect M8024-k User's Configuration Guide - Page 319

Command Purpose 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. Managing General System Settings 319