Applicable Environment
In the case that users demand high security of the network, configure the security mechanism
of SNMPv3 to allow specified NM Stations to access the switch. That is, the NM Station can
access the switch only after it passes authentication.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring authentication and encryption functions in SNMPv3, complete the following
tasks:
l
Assigning an IP address to the switch
l
Configuring the routing protocol to make the switch and the NM Station accessible
Data Preparation
To configure authentication and encryption functions in SNMPv3, you need the following data.
No.
Data
1
SNMP group name
2
SNMP user name
1.12.2 Configuring the SNMP Version
After the SNMP version is disabled on the device, to enable the NM Station to access the device
through SNMPv3, you need to configure SNMPv3 on the device.
Context
Do as follows on the switch enabled with the SNMP agent.
Procedure
Step 1
Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2
Run:
snmp-agent sys-info
version
v3
The SNMP version is configured.
By default, SNMPv3 is configured.
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1.12.3 Configuring an SNMP User Group
Group information configured on the NMS and the switch must be identical. Otherwise, the
NMS cannot access the device.
Quidway S9300 Terabit Routing Switch
Configuration Guide - Network Management
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