Q-Logic MKII-BASE16 user manual 58Switch Management

Managing the Switch Using SNMP

usually identical to the host name, for example, “switch001”. The default value for this parameter is the empty string, “”.

snmpContact The value of the SNMP Systems Group SysContact variable. This is usually set to identify the person or organization responsible for maintaining the host, for example, “Joe Cable, x1234”. The default value for this parameter is the empty string, “”.

snmpLocation The value of the SNMP Systems Group SysName variable. This is usually set to identify the physical location of the Switch, for example, “Wiring Closet B, 3rd floor, East”. The default value for this parameter is the empty string, “”.

snmpDoAuthTrap Whether the Switch SNMP agent should send SNMP authentication traps. By default, traps are not sent.

snmpTrapAddress The IP address of the management station to which SNMP traps should be sent. By default, this is the localhost address, 127.0.0.1.

The Switch management configuration file can be retrieved using TFTP, modified using any text editor, and stored using TFTP onto the switch again. (See Managing the Switch Using TFTP in this section for more information)

The MIB II Systems Group objects, sysName , sysContact , and sysLocation can also be modified using SNMP.

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