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SNMP Commands
Controls access to this switch from management stations using the
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), as well as the error
types sent to trap managers.

snmp-server community

Use this command to define the community access string for the
Simple Network Management Protocol. Use the no form to
remove the specified community string.
Syntax
snmp-server community string [ro|rw]
no snmp-server community string
•string - Community string that acts like a password and
permits access to the SNMP protocol. (Maximum length: 32
characters, case sensitive; Maximum number of strings: 5)
•ro - Specifies read-only access. Authorized management
stations are only able to retrieve MIB objects.
Command Function Mode Page
snmp-server
community
Sets up the community access string to
permit access to SNMP commands
GC 3-54
snmp-server
contact
Sets the system contact string GC 3-55
snmp-server
location
Sets the system location string GC 3-56
snmp-server
host
Specifies the recipient of an SNMP
notification operation
GC 3-57
snmp-server
enable traps
Enables the device to send SNMP traps or
inform requests (i.e., SNMP notifications)
GC 3-58
show snmp Displays the status of SNMP
communications
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