Adding SNMP managers

This topic describes how to add SNMP managers. An SNMP manager is an SNMP server, which forwards traps to the appropriate location.

Prerequisites

You must have Administrator privileges to perform this task.

Context

The SAN File System console allows you to specify up to two SNMP managers.
Note: If Service Alert is configured, then one of the managers will be set to the Service Alert SNMP client.

Steps

  1. Click Monitor System > SNMP Properties from the My Work frame.
  2. Click the SNMP Managers tab, if it is not already selected.
  3. Type a Destination IP for one or both managers.
  4. Type a Destination Port for one or both managers.
  5. Select the appropriate SNMP version for one or both managers.
  6. Type an SNMP community for one or both managers.
  7. Click OK to confirm the addition of the manager or managers specified.

Parent topic: Managing alerts and logs

Related concepts
Alerts and events
SNMP

Related reference
SNMP Properties – SNMP Managers panel
addsnmpmgr

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