Configuring System Settings : Configuring SNMP basic settings
  
Configuring SNMP basic settings
You configure SNMP basic contact and trap receiver settings in the SNMP Basic page.
Traps are messages sent by an SNMP entity that indicate the occurrence of an event. The default system configuration does not include SNMP traps. The text of the Interceptor MIB is available through the Management Console Support tab as described in SteelHead Interceptor MIB.
To set SNMP Basic parameters
1. Choose Administration > System Settings: SNMP Basic to display the SNMP Basic page.
2. Under SNMP Server Settings, complete the configuration as described in this table.
Control
Description
Enable SNMP Traps
Select to enable SNMP 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.
3. Click Apply to apply your changes to the running configuration.
4. Click Save to save your settings permanently.
To add or remove a trap receiver
1. Under Trap Receivers, complete the configuration as 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) for SNMP version.
Community
For v1 or v2c trap receivers, specify the SNMP community name; for example, public or private v3 trap receivers need a remote user with an authentication protocol, a password, and a security level.
Remote User (v3 trap receivers only)
Specify the remote user.
Authentication
(Appears only when you select v3). Optionally, select either Supply a Password or Supply a Key to use while authenticating users.
Authentication Protocol
(Appears only when you select v3). Select the protocol from the drop-down list.
Password/Password Confirm
(Appears only when you select v3). Specify and confirm the password.
Security Level
(Appears only when you select v3). Select the security level from the drop-down list.
Enable Receiver
Select to enable the new trap receiver. Clear to disable the receiver.
Add
Adds the new trap receiver to the list.
Remove Selected
Select the check box next to the name and click Remove Selected.
2. Click Save to save your settings permanently.
To test an SNMP trap
1. Choose Administration > System Settings: SNMP Basic to display the SNMP Basic page.
2. Under SNMP Trap Test, click Run.