DMS-1200 Release 6 Operations Manual
Section 4 – DMS-1200 Setup
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4.10.2 Set the SNMP v2 Community and Trap Manager
To support SNMP v2, you will need to configure the Community and Trap manager. The SNMP
community text string is like a user ID or password that allows access to an SNMP agent. The
Trap manager receives traps from the DMS-1200, for example at the NOC.
1. On the
Network
menu, click
NOC Setup.
2. In the
SNMP v2 Community & Trap Manager
section of the Setup screen, edit the settings
according to these guidelines.
Option
Action / Status
SNMP Community
Name
Provide unique names for the Read and Write community. The Read
Community is a community for viewing information. The Write
Community is a community for changing configurations. To ensure the
security of your SNMP, SOLiD highly recommends changing the
default values (“public” and “private”).
NOC IP
Specify up to four IP addresses to receive SNMP traps generated by
the DMS-1200. This field is mandatory.
Manager Name
Specify a name for the trap manager; for example, you can use the
trap server name.
Note
Provide any additional information about the trap manager.
Table 4.7 – SNMP v2 Community and Trap Manager Settings
3. Click
Apply
when you are done. Changes are applied immediately.
