Configuring SNMP Traps

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks. SNMP is an application-layer protocol that allows network devices to exchange management information. SNMP trap is an SNMP application that uses the SNMP trap operation to send information to a network manager. Traps are sent when errors or specific events occur on the network. SNMP allows network administrator to find and interpret network problems and plan network growth.

Perform the steps given below to configure SNMP traps.

Click Configure > SNMP traps in the navigation pane. The SNMP trap destination IP addresses preview pane is displayed.
Enter the IP Address, Port and select the SNMP Version in the respective fields.
Click Submit. A Modify SNMP trap destination IP addresses preview pane is displayed with "STATUS Success: SNMP_Configuration-Configuration file update." message.

SNMP Trap Destination IP Addresses

Parameter	Description	Default Value	Acceptable Value
#	Displays the serial number in order for the SNMP trap destination.	--	--
IP Address	Enter the destination IP address.	--	0.0.0.0 - 225.225.225.224
Port	The port used in SNMP. This value cannot be changed.	162	--
SNMP Version	The version of SNMP in use.	SNMP_V1	SNMP_V1 SNMP_V2 SNMP_V3 NOTE: SNMP_V3 is not supported for this release.
delete	Allows you to select the check box for deletion of SNMP trap destination IP Address.	--	--

NOTE: SNMP traps can be added manually or when a node is enrolled in EMS.

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Delete SNMP trap destination IP addresses