Modifying the server date and time

Virtual Storage Platform One File Administrator User Guide
Version
1.7.x
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-24VSP1F003-10
ft:lastEdition
2026-07-13

Modifying the server date and time is important for synchronization. Synchronization helps in accurate reporting of file access and modification times which results in proper data migration. NTP gives the best and most reliable method for maintaining the VSP One File server time accuracy.

When using NTP, the VSP One File server first verifies that the specified NTP servers are legitimate; then, over a period of a few hours, gradually adjusts its clock to the time provided by the NTP server. This gradual adjustment is normal, and is designed to minimize the effects of changing the server clock on services that use file timestamps.

You can enable server time protection to prevent changes to the server clock. When enabled, you cannot make manual changes to the date and time settings.

  1. Navigate to Configuration > Server > Server Settings.
  2. In the Date and Time section of the Server Setting page, click the edit icon.
  3. Select the date, time, and the time zone of the server location and then to add a NTP server, enter the IP address or the host name of the NTP server and the click Add.

    You can add a maximum of five NTP servers. File Administrator compares all listed NTP server times to determine and set the most accurate time.

  4. To prevent changes to the server clock and to keep snapshots retention accurate, set the Time Protection toggle switch to Enabled . For information, see Enabling server time protection.
  5. Click Save.