NTP

Use an NTP server to configure the SMP to synchronize time settings for specified plans and gateways.

This feature is only supported on R77.20 and higher gateways.

To configure the NTP settings of a plan:

1. Go to Home > Plans.

2. Click the plan name.

   The Edit page opens.

3. Click Device Settings > NTP.

4. Select Manage in SMP.

5. Enter the host name or IP address for the Primary and Second NTP Server.

6. In Update Interval, enter the time interval in minutes that SMP contacts the NTP server to update the time settings.

7. Optional - To configure the settings to authenticate to the NTP server, click NTP Authentication and enter the Shared Secret and Shared Secret Identifier.

8. Click Save.

To override the NTP settings set by a plan:

1. Go to Home > Gateways.

2. Click the gateway name.

   The Edit page opens.

3. Click Device Settings > NTP.

4. If the NTP settings are locked, click Unlock from plan.

5. To stop remote management of the blade, clear Manage in SMP.

6. Configure the NTP settings (see above).

7. Click Save.

To connect to the appliance:

1. Go to Home > Gateways.

2. Click the gateway name.

   The Edit page opens.

3. Click Device Settings > NTP.

4. Click Access Gateway: Date and Time.

   A browser page opens and shows the progress of the SMP connection to the gateway. The appliance opens on the Date and Time page. You can now update the local appliance>.

   Note - If a local administrator is already logged in to the appliance, click OK to override that connection. Click Cancel to cancel your login attempt.