Bodet NETSILON 7 User Manual

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4.6.7. NTP-Anycast
Anycast is applied to the NTP protocol to establish reliable communication between client and server (server
redundancy).
theAnycastswitchmustbeOSPFcompatible.
The clocks (clients) send a query to the servers. The Anycast switch will select the server that responds fastest in
order to pass the information on to the clients.
To activate NTP-Anycast mode, follow these steps:
1) TIME menu > NTP > NTP-Anycast:
2) Click on
, the following window opens:
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Activate/deactivate NTP-Anycast
mode.
2
Enter the IP address of the
destination server.
3
Select the network interface to
which the network cable is
connected. Contact the network
administrator.
4
Enter the “Area” address (must be
identical to the one configured in
your OSPF Anycast Switch).
Contact the network administrator.
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Bodet NETSILON 7 Specifications

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Brand	Bodet
Model	NETSILON 7
Category	Other
Language	English