Dell 3324, 3348 Defining SNMP Parameters

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Defining SNMP Parameters
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) provides a method for managing network
devices. Devices supporting SNMP run a local software (agent).
The SNMP agents maintain a list of variables, which are used to manage the device. The
variables are defined in the Management Information Base (MIB). The MIB presents the
variables controlled by the agent. The SNMP protocol defines the MIB specification format
as well as the format used to access the information over the network.
Access rights to the SNMP agents are controlled by access strings. To communicate with
the device, the Embedded Web Server submits a valid community string for
authentication. To open the SNMP page:
• Click System > SNMP in the Tree View. The SNMP page opens.
SNMP Page
This section contains information for managing the SNMP configuration, and includes the
following topics:
• Defining Communities
• Defining Traps