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Chapter 4 General Switch Administration
SNMP Network Management Platforms
Using FTP to Access the MIB Files
You can obtain each MIB file with the following procedure:
Step 1
Use FTP to access the server ftp.cisco.com.
Step 2
Log in with the username anonymous.
Step 3
Enter your e-mail username when prompted for the password.
Step 4
At the
ftp>
prompt, change directories to /pub/mibs/supportlists.
Step 5
Change directories to one of the following:
•
wsc2900xl for a list of Catalyst 2900 XL MIBs
•
wsc3500xl for a list of Catalyst 3500 XL MIBs
Step 6
Use the get MIB_filename command to obtain a copy of the MIB file.
You can also access this server from your browser by entering the following URL
in the Location field of your Netscape browser (the Address field in Internet
Explorer):
ftp://ftp.cisco.com
Use the mouse to navigate to the folders listed above.
Using SNMP to Access MIB Variables
The switch MIB variables are accessible through SNMP, an application-layer
protocol facilitating the exchange of management information between network
devices. The SNMP system consists of three parts:
•
The SNMP manager, which resides on the network management system
(NMS)
•
The SNMP agent, which resides on the switch
•
The MIBs that reside on the switch but that can be compiled with your
network management software