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9A656-04/9A686-04 Configuration Guide 2-13
SNMP Traps Screen
2.8 SNMP TRAPS SCREEN
Since the SmartSwitch 9500 is an SNMP compliant device, it can send messages to multiple
Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The Chassis SNMP Traps
screen is shown in
Figure 2-6 .
Access the Chassis SNMP Traps screen from the Chassis Menu screen by using the arrow
keys to highlight the SNMP TRAPS field and pressing ENTER. The Chassis SNMP Traps
screen displays.
Figure 2-6 The Chassis SNMP Traps Screen
The following explains each field of the SNMP Traps screen.
Trap Destination (Modifiable)
Indicates the IP address of the workstation to receive trap alarms. Up to eight different
destinations can be defined.
Trap Community Name (Modifiable)
Displays the Community Name included in the trap message sent to the Network
Management Station with the associated IP address. The level of the Community Name
(read-only, read-write or super-user) determines the types of traps sent to the network
management station.
Enable Traps (Toggle)
Enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with the associated IP
address. This field toggles between YES and NO.