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Figure 6-3. Time Synchronization
• Clock Source — The source used to set the system clock. The possible field values are:
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SNTP — Specifies that the system time is set via an SNTP server. For more information,
see "Configuring SNTP Settings" on page 81.
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None — Specifies that the system time is not set by an external source.
Local Settings
• Date — Defines the system date. The field format is Day:Month:Year, for example, 04 May 2050.
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Local Time — Defines the system time. The field format is HH:MM:SS, for example, 21:15:03.
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Time Zone Offset — The difference between Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and local time. For
example, the Time Zone Offset for Paris is GMT +1, while the local time in New York is GMT –5.
• There are two types of daylight settings, either by a specific date in a particular year or a recurring
setting irrespective of the year. For a specific setting in a particular year complete the
Daylight Savings
area, and for a recurring setting, complete the
Recurring area.