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Problem synchronizing the storage system time with time server.

murtazak
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We have two filers model FS2240-4 running version 8.1.3 7 mode. Both the filers are timed.enabled , ntp to internal dc time server, have same value. But filers time keeps drifting. I cannot see any logs in message logs too? Please if can get advise how do I troubleshoot the issue?

 

 

 

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Renifa
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Hi,

 

Just try using the Host name of the NTP server in Timed.servers rather than an Ip or Alias and check if it resolves the issue.

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

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murtazak
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Thanks Renifa, i tried changing it to hostname but am afraid it still won't synchronize. Any other suggestion?

georgevj
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  • Make the Kerberos version 5 authentication protocol work.
  • Provide loose sync time for client computers."

 

 

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murtazak
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Thanks Georgevj,
I did opened a support case with NeApp. They  recommended the steps as recommended by Harry_Redl in his post.

 

The ntpq analyzed issue "Flash=400 peer_dist. Peer synchronization distance exceeded."

 

As recommend in https://kb.netapp.com/support/index?page=content&id=2015314&actp=LIST, changed the precision of time server , but am afraid still won't synchronize.

 

The case is opened with Netapp. They too are investigating and am awaiting update since last 5 days.

 

Any advise?

georgevj
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Did you check ntpq status again? is it still Flash=400 or did it change to something else?

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murtazak
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Hi Georgevj,

I have checked. It is still same. Error Flash=400.

Harry_Redl
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Hello,

this can be caused by NTP server being "not precise enough" for Data ONTAP. Check the KBs

https://kb.netapp.com/support/index?page=content&id=1012660 (the "ntpq" part can be run from ONTAP systemshell)

https://kb.netapp.com/support/index?page=content&id=2015314

 

Harry

 

hariprak
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Hope this KB helps, https://kb.netapp.com/support/index?page=content&id=1013824&actp=search&viewlocale=en_US&searchid=1453724961703

 

Thanks

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murtazak
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Thanks Haripak, but am afraid your above link does not work?

SCOTT_V_RONTALE
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I know this was a long long way before. Can I ask what happened or Solution given by the NetApp Support. Thank you.

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