
Chapter 13. SNMP Management
terprets the incoming request, performs the requested task, and sends its response to the network manager. The network manager collects all of the data from the various network devices and presents it in a consistent form.
SNMP TRAPS
An SNMP trap is a message sent by a network device, such as the ATLAS 550, to report an operational anomaly or an alarm condition.
Trap Destination List
A trap destination list contains information about sites designated to receive SNMP traps. You can configure this list via a Telnet session or the
Configuring a Trap Destination List via the Terminal Menu
To configure the trap destination list from the terminal menu, select
SYSTEM CONFIG/SNMP/TRAPS DESTINATION. Enter the information similarly to that shown in Figure
Figure 13-1. Traps Destination List
•IP Address is the address of the network management station to which the ATLAS 550 sends the trap.
•Community is the trap community name used for the selected network device.
•Trap Filtering is a record allowing you to assign thresholds to each cate- gory of the ATLAS 550 events.
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