About this task
Use an SNMP server to monitor, send alerts and reports, and to help troubleshoot. SNMP v3 is
recommended as the most secure option in using the SNMP protocol.
Procedure
1
In the
Navigation
window in CIMC, select the
Admin
tab.
2
On the
Admin
tab, click
Communications Services
.
3
In the
Communications Services
window, select the
SNMP
tab.
4
In the
SNMP Properties
area, edit the following fields:
—
Enabled
check box: Check this box to send SNMP traps to the designated host.
—
SNMP
Port
field: This field displays the port that the server uses to communicate with the
SNMP host. This value cannot be changed.
—
Access Community String
field: Type the default SNMP v1 or v2c community name or
SNMP v3 username that CIMC includes on any trap messages it sends to the SNMP host.
The name can include up to 18 characters.
—
System
Contact
field: Type the name of the person responsible for the SNMP
implementation. This name or information can include up to 254 characters, such as an email
address or a name and telephone number.
—
System
Location
field: Type the location of the host on which the SNMP agent (server) runs.
The location can include up to 254 characters.
5
In the
SNMP Users
area, edit the following properties:
—
Add
button: Select an available row in the table then click
Add
to add a new SNMP user.
—
ID
column: Displays the system-assigned identifier for the SNMP user.
—
Name
column: Type the SNMP user name.
—
Auth
Type
column: Type the user authentication type.
—
Privacy
Type
column: Type the user privacy type.
6
In the
Common Trap Destination Settings
area, complete the following fields:
—
Trap Community String
field: Type the name of the SNMP community group to which trap
information should be sent.
—
SNMP Version
drop-down list: Select the SNMP version used for the trap.
—
Type
field: If you select V2c for the version, select the type of trap to send.
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