Connectrix MDS: Unexpected system time after switch restart

Summary: Users may encounter unexpected system time after an MDS switch reboot.

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Symptoms

After a switch reload or ISSU/D, unexpected system time may be encountered. This issue only happens if there are no NTP servers configured on the device.

Cause

This issue is discussed in Cisco Issue CSCvr13566 This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..

Known Affected NX-OS releases:
8.4(2c), 8.4(2a), 8.4(1a), 8.4(1), 8.3(1a), 8.2(1), and 8.1(1)

Resolution

Once the system clock is set using the EXEC level clock set command, wait for at least 30 minutes before reloading the switch or performing ISSU/D.

If the NTP feature is disabled, enable it first using the command feature ntp.

This issue is address in NX-OS version 8.4(2) and 8.4(2.93)S0.

Affected Products

Connectrix MDS-Series
Article Properties
Article Number: 000216210
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 18 Apr 2025
Version:  3
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