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SNMP
SNMP or Simple Network Management Protocol is a set of protocols for managing complex networks. SNMP works by sending messages, called protocol data units (PDUs) to different parts of a network. SNMP-compliant devices (agents), store data about themselves in Management Information Bases (MIBs) and return this data to the SNMP requesters.
The ACS SNMP agent supports SNMPv1/v2 and v3. To use SNMP v1 or v2, you need to specify a community name, a source IP address or a range of IP addresses, an object ID (OID), and permission (read-write or read-only). SNMP v3 requires: user name, password, OID, and permission.
Selecting Network > SNMP brings up the form shown in the following figure.
Expert > Network > SNMP
You can use this form to enable notifications about significant events or traps from ACS to an SNMP management application, such as HP Openview, Novell NMS, IBM NetView, or Sun Net Manager.
The following table explains the required parameters to complete the SNMP form and the associated dialog boxes.
Expert > Fields and Menu Options for SNMP Configuration
SNMP v1 and v2 only. A Community defines an access environment. The type of access is classified under “Permission”: either read only or read write. The most common community is “public”. Take caution in using a “public” community name as it is commonly known. By default, the “public” community cannot access SNMP information on the ACS.
 
 
 
“Read Only” access to the entire MIB (Management Information Base) except for SNMP configuration objects.
 
 
Clicking the “Add” or “Edit” buttons under “SNMPv1/SNMPv2 Configuration” brings up the “New/Mod SNMP v1 v2 Configuration” dialog box, as shown in the following figure.
Expert > “New/Mod SNMP v1 v2 Configuration” Dialog Box
Clicking the “Add” or “Edit” buttons under “SNMPv3 Configuration” brings up the “New/Mod SNMP v3 Configuration” dialog box, as shown in the following figure.
Expert > “New/Mod SNMP v3 Configuration” Dialog Box
To Configure SNMP
1.
The SNMP form appears.
2.
The “New/Modify SNMP Daemon Configuration” dialog box appears.
3.
a.
To edit an SNMPv1/SNMPv2 entry, select the entry from the “SNMPv1/SNMPv2 Configuration” list and click the “Edit” button.
b.
To edit an SNMPv3 entry, select an entry from the “SNMPv3 Configuration” list and click the “Edit” button.
The “New/Modify SNMP Daemon Configuration” dialog box appears.
4.
a.
b.
5.
a.
b.
Note: The SNMPv3 password must be less than 31 characters.
6.
a.
b.
7.
8.
Note: In addition to SNMP configuration described in this section, you need to make sure SNMP service is enabled and configured for one or more serial ports in order to send SNMP traps. The related tasks are listed in the following table.
Expert > Tasks for Configuring SNMP
To configure one or more serial ports to send SNMP traps.

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