Using a Windows Time Server as an NTP Server for NSMs.fm
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1. running the Windows Time service W32Time you can configure the server in one of two ways e W232Time uses an internal hardware clock e W232Time uses an external time source If W32Time is configured to use the server s internal hardware clock the NSM will not recognize the server as an NTP Server When attempting to designate the server as an NTP Server in the Console the NSM reports that the server doesn t respond to NTP requests In order for the NSM to communicate with the Windows server as an NTP Server you must configure W32Time on the server for an external time source only More Information The procedure for configuring an NSM to use an NTP Server is described in the LeftHand SAN User Manual in the section titled Setting the Date and Time e LeftHand SAN User Manual For information on how to set up and configure a Windows Time Server including the Windows Time service W32Time refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 216734 e How to configure an authoritative time server in Windows 2000 http support microsoft com default aspx scid kb en us 2167342. HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document Service Notes Using a Windows Time Server as an NTP Server for NSMs O Legal Notices Warranty The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein The information contained herein is subject to change without notice Restricted Rights Legend Confidential computer software Valid license from HP required for possession use or copying Consistent with FAR 12 211 and 12 212 Commercial Computer Software Computer Software Documentation and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U S Government under vendor s standard commercial license Copyright Notices Copyright 2009 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Using a Windows Time Server as an NTP Server for LeftHand NSMs Summary When using a Windows Time Server as a Network Time Protocol NTP Server for a LeftHand Network Storage Module NSM the Windows Time service W32Time must be configured to use an external time source Details A LeftHand NSM can be configured to use an NTP Server to manage time for the NSM This is done via the Centralized Management Console Console If the NTP Server being used is a Windows Time Server i e a Windows server
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