How to set the time on an Allied Telesis switch

Applies to Models: AT-IE series, HV-x950 series, HV-x530 series, HV-x540 series, HV-x250 series, and HV-GS980 series Allied Telesis switches

Summary

This article describes the process to update the clock time on an Allied Telesis switch through a Telnet Session using CLI.

Setting the Switch Time

To set the switch time:

1. Connect a USB-to-serial console cable to the switch and computer.
2. Click Win + R and type Control Panel.
3. Click OK.
   
   
4. Click Device Manager.
   
   
5. Navigate to Ports (COM & LPT) and click the drop-down menu.
6. Locate the USB Serial Device that is connected to the computer, and note the COM number.
   
   
7. Open a Terminal tool, such as PuTTY.
8. Select Serial as the connection type.
9. In the Serial line space, enter the Port Number and set the speed of the connection needed.
10. Click Open to start a remote terminal session.
    
    
11. When the terminal window opens, click Enter.
12. Enter the username manager and click Enter.
13. Enter the switch password and click Enter.
14. Type enable to enter Privileged Exec mode.
15. Type the command show clock to see the current time settings.
    
    
16. Go to Global Configuration mode by typing the command config t.
17. Enter the command clock timezone <switch timezone location> <plus or minus the timezone offset> <offset amount>. Example: clock timezone EDT minus 5.
18. Click Ctrl + Z to exit the Global Configuration mode.
19. Enter the command show clock to verify the time has been adjusted.
20. Type exit to log out of the switch.