SNMP Interface
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Application Interfaces
Note:
The SNMP Agent uses the CSTA interface of the Forum 523/
524 communications system in an operating mode so desig-
nated. This is why no additional CSTA licence key is required for
operation.
The SNMP Agent supports SNMP Traps after SNMP version 2. In case the
SNMP Agent cannot be accessed, the Forum 523/524 communications
system stores up to 100 error or status messages. Also note that there is a
SNMP description file (MIB, Management Information Base) for the
Forum 523/524 communications system which can be found on the product
CD.
Installing SNMP Agent
Install the SNMP Agent on a Windows PC. Select a PC which is usually in
continuous use, e. g. a Windows server.
1.
Log on to the PC as a user with administrator rights.
2.
Start the installation program for the SNMP Agent (file name:
“Forum5000_Setup.exe”). The program is on the product CD in the
…\Forum
directory.
3.
Follow the steps of the installation assistant.
4.
As you continue with the installation assistant the
IP address
step is
displayed. Enter the IP address of the Forum 523/524 communications
system.
5.
Terminate the installation assistant with the
Next
,
Install
and
Finish
buttons.
During installation a Windows service “Forum 5000 Supervisor Service” is
configured. This service starts the SNMP Agent. This means that the SNMP
Agent is automatically started with Windows and runs in the background,
even when no Windows user is logged on.
Configuring SNMP
The SNMP Agent requires the IP address of the SNMP Manager for operation.
System messages in the form of SNMP Traps are sent to this IP address. You
manage the IP address of the SNMP Manager in the Forum 523/524 commu-
nications system configurator.