KB.15.15

Syntax

ip timep manual <ip-addr>

This activates TimeP in manual mode with a specified TimeP server. (By default,

SNTP traffic goes through the data ports.)

Example 3 Configuring TimeP for manual operation

To select TimeP and configure it for manual operation using a TimeP server address

of 10.28.227.141 and the default poll interval (720 minutes, assuming the TimeP

poll interval is already set to the default):

(HP_Switch_name#) timesync time

Selects TimeP and activates TimeP in manual mode:

(HP_Switch_name#) timesync timep

(HP_Switch_name#) ip timep manual 10.28.227.141

(HP_Switch_name#) show timep

Timep Configuration

Time Sync Mode: Timep

TimeP Mode : Manual Server Address : 10.28.227.141

Poll Interval (min) : 720

Viewing, enabling, and modifying the TimeP protocol (Menu)

1. From the Main Menu, select:

2. Switch Configuration

1. System Information

Figure 5 System Information screen (default values)

2. Press [E] (for Edit.)

The cursor moves to the System Name field.

3. Use â to move the cursor to the Time Sync Method field.

4. If TIMEP is not already selected, use the Space bar to select TIMEP, then press â once to display

and move to the TIMEP Mode field.

28 Time Protocols