Configuring System Settings : Setting SNMP parameters and trap receivers
  
Setting SNMP parameters and trap receivers
You can set the SNMP server settings and set up SNMP traps in the SNMP Basic page.
SNMP traps are messages sent by an SNMP agent that indicate the occurrence of events. The text of the Core MIB is available on the Support page by choosing Help > Customer Service: Support.
Note: By default, SNMP is disabled.
To set general SNMP parameters
1. Choose Settings > System Settings: SNMP Basic to display the SNMP Basic page.
2. Under SNMP Server Settings, complete the configuration using the controls described in this table.
Control
Description
Enable SNMP Traps
Click to enable traps.
System Contact
Specify the username for the SNMP contact.
System Location
Specify the physical location of the SNMP system.
Read-Only Community String
Specify a password-like string to identify the read-only community: for example, public. This community string overrides any VACM settings.
Note: This string cannot contain a pound sign (#).
3. Click Apply to apply your changes to the running configuration.
To add or remove a trap receiver
1. Under Trap Receivers, complete the configuration using the controls described in this table.
Control
Description
Add a New Trap Receiver
Displays the controls to add a new trap receiver.
Receiver
Specify the destination IP address for the SNMP trap.
Destination Port
Specify the destination port.
Receiver Type
Select v1, v2c, or v3 (User-Based Security Model) to specify the receiver version.
Community
For v1 or v2 trap receivers, specify the SNMP community name: for example, public or private v3 trap receivers need a remote user with an authentication protocol, as well as a password and security level.
Enable Receiver
Enables the trap receiver.
Add
Adds a new trap receiver to the list.
Remove Selected
Select the check box next to the name and click Remove Selected.
2. Click Add to save your settings permanently.
To test an SNMP trap
1. Choose Settings > System Settings: SNMP Basic to display the SNMP Basic page.
2. Under SNMP Trap Test, click Run.