6.9. `DateTime` command

6.9.1. Introduction

The `DateTime` command enables changing the date and time of the GCenter.

Note

It is highly recommended to use a functioning NTP server to maintain an accurate date and time configuration.

Some features may not work as expected if the date and time are incorrect.

Note

Before pairing between GCap and GCenter, it is necessary to ensure that both systems are at the same time.

GCap and GCenter times must be the same within 1 minute.

If there is a discrepancy, the GCap time should be changed.

The adjustment is necessary for the establishment of the IPsec tunnel.

Once the pairing is functional, the GCenter acts as the NTP server for the GCap so that the clocks of the equipment are synchronized.

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6.9.2. Prerequisites

• User : setup

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6.9.3. Preliminary operations

Depending on the situation:

• Either use Direct connection to the GCenter configuration menu via SSH

• Either use Direct connection to the GCenter configuration menu with keyboard and monitor

• Either use Direct connection to the GCenter configuration menu in HTTP via iDRAC (DELL server)

• Either use Direct connection to the GCenter configuration menu SSH via the iDRAC interface in serial port forwarding mode

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6.9.4. Procedure

The configuration menu is displayed.

• Select the line `DateTime` or press the letter D.

• Press the `Enter` button.

  The system displays the calendar and is set to the current date.

• To change the date, use the <-> or <+> keys

• Validate after modification.

• To select a field, use the side arrows > or <

• To change a value, use the upper and lower arrows

• Validate after modification.

  The following message is displayed:

It is strongly recommended that you use a working NTP server to maintain an accurate date and time configuration.
Some features may not work as expected if the date and time are incorrect.

The system displays the new date and time in UTC.

• Validate if necessary.

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