=== NTP server standalone mode

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==== Description

Verify NTP server operating in standalone mode with only a local reference clock.

This test validates the basic standalone mode where the NTP server uses only
its local reference clock (stratum 8) to serve time to clients, without
syncing from any upstream sources.

==== Topology

image::topology.svg[NTP server standalone mode topology, align=center, scaledwidth=75%]

==== Sequence

. Set up topology and attach to target DUT
. Configure interface and NTP server
. Verify network connectivity with NTP server
. Query time from NTP server
. Verify NTP server statistics


