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In HMC Version 2.14.0, NTP Broadband Authentication using symmetric key (NTP V3-V4) and autokey (NTP V4) are supported. For more information about NTP Broadband Authentication, see 8.4.2, “NTP Broadband Authentication (optional)” on page 170. 

## 8.4.1 Configuring HMC time source and NTP server 

To configure the HMC time source to act as an NTP server, complete the following steps: 

1. Open Customize Console Date and Time  on the HMC. This task is available in the HMC Management section (Figure 8-3). 

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2. The Date and Time window opens. Select Network Time Protocol (NTP)  from Time Source (Figure 8-4). 

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