Atomic time source failure at NIST Gaithersburg campus
2 days ago
- #server failure
- #time synchronization
- #NIST
- Atomic time source at NIST Gaithersburg failed on 6 December 2025, causing a -10 ms time step.
- Affected servers include time-a-g (OS shutdown) and time-f-g (NTP service suspended).
- Other servers continue operating as the time offset hasn't triggered their 'unhealthy' response.
- A backup clock is available; replacement planned for 9 December 2025 with brief service disruption.
- Servers at Boulder and WWV/Ft. Collins campuses remain unaffected.