create ntp key

create ntp key keyid md5 {encrypted encrypted_key_string | key_string}

Description

Enables an NTP key for an NTP session.

Syntax Description

keyid Specifies the key ID as a value from 1 to 65534.
key_string Specifies an alphanumeric key string, from 5 to 20 numbers or characters, or a combination of both.

Default

N/A.

Usage Guidelines

N/A.

Example

The following command enables an NTP key using RSA Data Security, Inc. MD5 (Message-Digest algorithm 5) Message-Digest Algorithm encryption on the switch:

create ntp key 1 md5 oklahoma

History

This command was first available in ExtremeXOS 12.7.

Key string length was changed to 20 in ExtremeXOS 30.3.

Platform Availability

This command is available on the Summit X450-G2, X460-G2, X670-G2, and ExtremeSwitching X440-G2, X465, X590, X620, X690, X870 series switches.