Managing the System Remotely

Configuring for SNMP Management

To configure the VSX system for SNMP Management:

1.Access the SNMP configuration screen either in VSX Web or on the VSX system. In VSX Web go to Admin Settings > Global Services > SNMP. On the VSX system go to System > Admin Settings > Global Services > SNMP.

2.Configure these settings:

Setting

Description

 

 

Enable SNMP

Allows administrators to manage the system remotely

 

using SNMP.

 

 

Community

Specifies the SNMP management community in which you

 

want to enable this system. The default community is

 

public.

 

Note: Polycom does not support SNMP configuration and

 

administration on VSX systems, therefore only one

 

community string is used for both read and write.

 

 

Contact Name

Specifies the name of the person responsible for remote

 

management of this system.

 

 

Location Name

Specifies the location of the system.

 

 

System Description

Specifies the type of video conferencing device.

 

 

Console IP

Specifies the IP address of the computer you intend to use

Address

as your network management station and to which SNMP

 

traps will be sent.

 

 

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Polycom VSX Series manual Configuring for Snmp Management