10.1.1 Supported NTP
The following tables show NTP functions supported by the Switch.
Functionality |
Description |
Supported |
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Client function |
Unicast client |
Synchronizes the time of the Switch with the time of the host NTP servers. |
OK |
Broadcast client |
OK |
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Multicast client |
NG |
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Server function |
Unicast server |
Provides time from the Switch to NTP client/child NTP servers. |
OK |
Broadcast server |
OK |
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Multicast server |
NG |
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Symmetric connection |
Synchronize the time in both directions. |
OK |
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Local time server |
When communication with the host NTP server is no longer possible, the Switch functions as a local time server and provides the time of the Switch to NTP clients. |
OK |
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Per |
Authenticate for security purposes when synchronizing the time with other devices. This prevents unauthorized NTP servers from altering the time. |
OK |
Legend OK: Supported, NG: Not supported
The following figure shows the connection between the Switch and host NTP servers, and the connection between the Switch and NTP clients.
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