To manually update the software with the hardware clock, use the
clock read-
calendar
command.
Example
Dell#calendar set 12:11:00 21 may 2012
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Related
Commands
clock read-calendar
— sets the software clock based on the hardware clock.
clock set
— sets the software clock.
clock update-calendar
— sets the hardware clock based on the software clock.
show clock
— displays the clock settings.
clock read-calendar
Set the software clock on the switch from the information set in hardware clock (calendar).
Syntax
clock read-calendar
Defaults
Not configured.
Command
Modes
EXEC Privilege
Command
History
Version 8.3.16.1
Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
Usage
Information
In the switch, the hardware clock is separate from the software and is called the
calendar. This hardware clock runs continuously. After the hardware clock (the
calendar) is set, the system automatically updates the software clock after system
bootup.
You cannot delete this command (there is not a
no
version of this command).
clock set
Set the software clock in the switch.
Syntax
clock set
time month day year
Parameters
time
Enter the time in hours:minutes:seconds. For the hour
variable, use the 24-hour format; example, 17:15:00 is 5:15
pm.
System Time and Date
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