
Chapter 16
SNMPThis chapter explains how to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
16.1SNMP Management
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol used for exchanging management information between network devices. The
The next figure illustrates an SNMP management operation.
FigureAn SNMP managed network consists of two main component types: agents and a manager.
An agent is a management software module that resides in a managed device (the
The managed devices contain objects that define each piece of information to be collected about a device. Examples of variables include the number of packets received, node port status, etc. A Management Information
SNMP |