enable ntp broadcast-server

enable ntp {vlan} vlan-name broadcast-server {key keyid}

Description

Enables NTP to send broadcast messages with or without a key to a VLAN.

Syntax Description


`vlan-name`	Specifies the name of a particular VLAN on which to enable or disable NTP.
`keyid`	Specifies the key ID as a value from 1 to 65534.

Default

An NTP broadcast server is enabled by default.

Usage Guidelines

For the broadcast server function to work correctly, configure a VLAN to forward broadcast packets by using the enable ipforwarding broadcast vlan-name command. All broadcast clients will receive clock information from the broadcasted clock messages.

Example

The following command enables an NTP broadcast server on the switch:

enable ntp vlan toSW3 broadcast-server key 100

History

This command was first available in ExtremeXOS 12.7.

Platform Availability

This command is available on ExtremeSwitching 5320, 5420, 5520, and 5720 series switches.