Chapter 3: Basic Operations

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To configure an SNMP trap:

1.After launching the web GUI, click Configuration - SNMP Traps. The SNMP Traps window displays a list of pre-configured traps.

Figure 3.18: SNMP Traps Window

2.Click the name of the trap you wish to edit.

- or -

Click the Create New button to add a new trap. A new row is added to the SNMP Traps table.

The trap information displays in the dialog box.

3.Click the Enabled checkbox to enable the trap.

NOTE: An enabled SNMP trap is available for use in the following operations: Combination actions, Thresholds, Rules and Timed Rules.

4.Type a new name for the trap in the Unique name field. The name cannot contain any spaces, and the only special character allowed is

the underscore (_).

5.Type the address of the Network Management System (NMS) or the trap collection system in the Manager host or IP (trap collection) field. The EVR1500 environmental monitor appliance will send the traps to these locations.

6.Type a port number for the NMS or trap collection system in the Port on the manager field.