Anything greater than 4 for stratum is a problem
processor=i686, system=Linux2.4.18-3, leap=00, stratum=5,
opscon ntpd peers
remote refid st t when poll reach delay offset jitter
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*ishmail.premtec atlvdns1.intell 4 u 898 1024 377 1.501 -0.100 0.506
* current synchronization source.
+ acceptable for synchronization
any other symbol means data for this peer is discarded.