Command introduced in JUNOS Release 7.6. Command introduced in JUNOS Release 8.3 for M40e routers. Command introduced in JUNOS Release 9.3 for M120 routers.
(M320, M40e, and M120 routers only) Change the external clock source used for chassis synchronization.
external-a — (Routing matrix only) Change the synchronization source to external source A.
external-b — (Routing matrix only) Change the synchronization source to external source B.
maintenance
When you enter this command, you are provided feedback on the status of your request. Not configured indicates that the source is not configured. Present indicates that the source is configured and present. Qualified indicates that the source is being used for synchronization.
request chassis synchronization switch external-a
user@host> request chassis synchronization switch
external-aswitching to external-a, status: qualified