Cisco DNCS System Release 2.7 3.7 4.2
Chapter 3 SR 2.5/3.5/4.0 SP3, 3.4, 2.7/3.7/4.2 SP0.1, 2.7.1/3.7.1/4.2.1 Sites
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Broadcast Start
In the Broadcast Start section, define when the DNCS is to start broadcasting the
In the Broadcast Start section, define when the DNCS is to start broadcasting the
DST rule to set-tops. Although the information can be entered at any time, ideally,
you should configure the DNCS to begin broadcasting DST rules to the set-tops at
least, but not more than, 30 days before the time change. Depending on
circumstances, you may need to enter a date that is closer to the time change date.
In the following example, the DNCS is configured to start broadcasting the time
In the following example, the DNCS is configured to start broadcasting the time
change rules to the set-tops March 8 (the first Thursday in the month) at 2:00 a.m.
1 In the Broadcast Start section, enter the following information:
The year that the DNCS is to begin broadcasting the rule to set-tops
The month that the DNCS is to begin broadcasting the rule to set-tops
The day that the DNCS is to begin broadcasting the rule to set-tops
The day rank in month that the DNCS is to begin broadcasting the rule to
set-tops. For example, the first, second, third, fourth, or last Sunday in the
month.
The hour that the DNCS is to begin broadcasting the rule to set-tops (in 24-
hour clock time)
The number of minutes after the hour that the DNCS is to begin broadcasting
the rule to set-tops
2 After completing all sections of the Set Daylight Savings Time Rules window,
click Save. A window opens and displays the message DST data update
submitted.
3 Click OK. The message window closes and the DNCS database is updated with
your changes.
4 Complete the following step for all hubs on your system:
SR 2.7/3.7/4.2 SP0.1 and SR 2.7.1/3.7.1/4.2.1 Sites—If you have not already
done so, display the Hub window and confirm that the correct settings are
selected for Timezone and DST Zone ID fields. If necessary, change these
settings. (Refer to the DNCS Online Help for information about modifying
hub timezone settings.)
SR 2.5/3.5/4.0 SP3 and SR 3.4 Sites—Display the Hub window and confirm
that the Timezone setting is correct. Verify that the Daylight Savings Time
Observed option is selected to enable (highlighted) or disable DST.
SR 2.7/3.7/4.2 SP0.1 sites—To create a DST rule for another DST Zone ID,
repeat the steps in the DST Zone ID, DST Start and End, and Broadcast
Start sections of these instructions.
5 To close the Set Daylight Savings Time Rules window, click Exit.