Users Guide

432 Managing General System Settings
The switch can obtain the time from a Simple Network Time Protocol
(SNTP) server, or the time can be set manually. Table 11-2 describes the
settings that help the switch keep track of time.
Why Does System Information Need to Be Configured?
Configuring system information is optional. However, it can be helpful in
providing administrative information about the switch. For example, if an
administrator manages several standalone Dell EMC Networking N-Series
switches and has Telnet sessions open with several different switches, the
system name can help quickly identify the switch because the host name
replaces console as the CLI command prompt.
CLI Banner Displays a message upon connecting to the switch or logging on
to the switch by using the CLI.
SDM Template Determines the maximum resources a switch or router can use
for various features. For more information, see "What Are SDM
Templates?" on page 433
Table 11-2. Time Settings
Feature Description
SNTP Controls whether the switch obtains its system time
from an SNTP server and whether communication
with the SNTP server requires authentication and
encryption. Information for up to eight SNTP servers
can be configured. The SNTP client on the switch can
accept updates from both IPv4 and IPv6 SNTP servers.
Real time clock (RTC) If SNTP is disabled, the system time and date can be
entered manually.
Time Zone Specifies the offset from Coordinated Universal Time
(UTC), which is also known as Greenwich Mean Time
(GMT).
Summer Time In some regions, the time shifts by one hour in the fall
and spring. In the United States, this is called daylight
saving time.
Table 11-1. System Information (Continued)
Feature Description