Uploading the NTP Group Key (ntp -d groupkey)
Function
The ntp -d groupkey command is used to upload the NTP group key to the iBMC. The NTP group key is used in identity authentication for communication between the iBMC and the NTP server.
Format
ipmcset -t ntp -d groupkey -v filepath
Parameters
Parameter |
Description |
Value |
---|---|---|
filepath |
Specifies the file that contains the group key. |
In the /file path/file name format. For example, /tmp/ntp.keys. |
Usage Guidelines
Before running this command, use a file transfer tool that supports SFTP, for example WinSCP, to transfer the key file to the specified directory (for example /tmp) of the iBMC file system.
Example
# Upload the NTP group key to the iBMC.
iBMC:/->ipmcset -t ntp -d groupkey -v /tmp/ntp.keys Set NTP group key (/tmp/ntp.keys) successfully.
# Query NTP information.
iBMC:/->ipmcget -d ntpinfo Status : enabled Mode : manual Preferred Server : dhcp1.com Alternative Server : fc00::1234 Extra Server : 192.168.2.2 Synchronize : successful Auth Enable : enabled Group Key : imported