Using SNMP tools to manage the switch
SNMP is a management protocol that allows an SNMP client application to retrieve device configuration and
status information and to configure the device (
get
and
set
). You can manage the switch via SNMP from a
network management station.
To implement SNMP management, the switch must have an IP address configured either manually or dynamically
(using DHCP or Bootp). If multiple VLANs are configured, each VLAN interface should have its own IP address.
For DHCP use with multiple VLANs, see section "The Primary VLAN" in the "Static Virtual LANs (VLANs)" of the
Advanced traffic management guide
for your switch.
NOTE:
If you use the switch's Authorized IP Managers and Management VLAN features, ensure that
the SNMP management station, the choice of switch port used for SNMP access to the switch, or
both, are compatible with the access controls enforced by these features. Otherwise, SNMP access
to the switch will be blocked.
For more information on Authorized IP Managers, see the
Access security guide
for your switch.
(The latest version of this guide is available on the Networking website.) For information on the
Management VLAN feature, see the section "The Secure Management VLAN" in the "Static Virtual
LANs (VLANs)" chapter of the
Advanced traffic management guide
for your switch.
SNMP management features
SNMP management features on the switch include:
• SNMP version 1, version 2c, or version 3 over IP
• Security via configuration of SNMP communities (
on page 191)
• Security via authentication and privacy for SNMPv3 access
• Event reporting via SNMP
◦ Version 1 traps
◦ RMON: groups 1, 2, 3, and 9
• Flow sampling using sFlow
• Standard MIBs, such as the Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Ethernet MAU MIB (RFC 1515), and others.
The switch SNMP agent also uses certain variables that are included in an proprietary MIB (management
information base) file.
1.
Type a model number of your switch (For example, 8212) or product number in the
Auto Search
text box.
2.
Select an appropriate product from the drop down list.
3.
Click the Display selected button.
4.
From the options that appear, select Software downloads.
5.
MIBs are available with switch software in the Other category.
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Configuring for Network Management Applications
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Aruba 2930F / 2930M Management and Configuration Guide
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