Configuring The Interval At Which Trap Messages Are Sent; Checking The Configuration - Huawei Quidway S3700 Series Configuration Manual

Quidway S3700 Series Ethernet Switches
Configuration Guide - Reliability
Applicable Environment
If BFD is enabled with the SNMP trap function, the NMS receives messages indicating that the
BFD session is Up or Down. If the BFD session flaps, the NMS will receive a large number of
trap messages. In this case, BFD trap messages need to be suppressed. Setting the interval at
which trap messages are sent prevents overflow of trap messages.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring the interval at which trap messages are sent, enable BFD globally.
Data Preparation
To configure the interval at which trap messages are sent, you need the following data.
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6.7.2 Configuring the Interval at Which Trap Messages Are Sent

When BFD sessions flap, the NMS receives a great number of trap messages. The interval at
which trap messages are sent is set, helping a device suppress trap messages.
Context
Do as follows on the switch that needs to be configured with the interval at which trap messages
are sent:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
bfd
BFD is enabled globally, and the global BFD view is displayed.
Step 3 Run:
snmp-agent bfd trap-interval interval
The interval at which trap messages are sent is set.
By default, the interval at which trap messages are sent is 120 seconds.
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6.7.3 Checking the Configuration

By viewing the interval at which trap messages are sent, you can check whether the
configurations are successful.
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