1.Log in to the Remote Supervisor Adapter. For more information, see “Accessing the text-based interface through a Telnet connection” on page 65 or “Accessing the text-based interface through a direct serial connection” on page 66.

2.In the Advanced System Management window, select Settings. The Settings window opens.

3.In the Settings window, select System and enter your system contact and system location information. For information about the system settings, see “Setting system information” on page 69.

If these fields are already configured, return to the Settings window and continue with the next step.

4.In the Settings window, select Network Interfaces/Protocols.

5.In the Network Interfaces/Protocols window, select SNMP. The SNMP window opens.

6.Select Enabled in the SNMP Agent and SNMP Traps fields to forward alerts to SNMP communities on your network. To enable the SNMP agent, the following criteria must be met:

v System contact and system location information must be specified in the System window.

vAt least one community name must be specified.

vAt least one valid IP address or host name (if DNS is enabled) must be specified for that community.

Note: Alert recipients whose notification method is SNMP do not receive alerts unless both the SNMP Agent and SNMP Traps fields are set to Enabled.

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