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3.6.6 Setting the System Time


3.6.6 Setting the System Time
Set the local time or coordinated universal time (UTC) for the XSCF clock date and time. After the time is set, the XSCF is rebooted.
To confirm the date and time of the XSCF clock, use the showdate command. Use the setdate command to set the date and time of the XSCF clock. Execute the setdate command with a user account that has the platadm or fieldeng privilege.
Note - The system time is set during initial installation.
  1. Execute the showdate command to display the XSCF time.
    The following example displays the current time in the local time.
XSCF> showdate
Mon Jan 23 14:53:00 JST 2012
  1. In the following example, the -u option is specified to display the current time in UTC.
XSCF> showdate -u
Mon Jan 23 05:56:15 UTC 2012
  1. Execute the setdate command to set the time.
    The following example specifies the current time as local time 16:59:00 January 27, 2012.
XSCF> setdate -s 012716592012.00
Fri Jan 27 16:59:00 JST 2012
The XSCF will be reset. Continue? [y|n]:y
Fri Jan 27 07:59:00 UTC 2012
  1. The following example specifies the current time as UTC 07:59:00 January 27, 2012.
XSCF> setdate -u -s 012707592012.00
Fri Jan 27 07:59:00 UTC 2012
The XSCF will be reset. Continue? [y|n]:y
Fri Jan 27 07:59:00 UTC 2012
  1. The XSCF is rebooted when the time is set. The XSCF session is disconnected at this time. Reconnect to the XSCF, and log in again.
Note - If the input power was turned off and maintenance work was done, be sure to confirm the XSCF time with the showdate command after the input power is turned on. If it does not match the current time, set it to the current time with the setdate command.