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Simple Network Management Protocol
NOTE:
The VN-Matrix 325 system can report alarm events via an SNMP trap, providing simple
integration with network management systems (NMS).
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SNMP variables that you may need to change include:
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SNMP Password Value
The SNMP password is the same as the administrator password. By default this is set to
admin
You must to enter the administrator password on the accounts page before SNMP can be
used. This process must be carried out for each of the following circumstances:
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A password for SNMPv3 must be exactly eight characters long.
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SNMP is an internet-standard protocol for managing devices on IP network and
a component of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Internet Protocol
Suite.
It is not the intent of this guide to define SNMP further than this and this
section is intended for users who are familiar with SNMP protocol.
When communicating using SNMP, the VN-Matrix 325 system complies with the
requirements of SNMP v3.
When generating SNMP traps, the VN-Matrix 325 system complies with the
requirements of SNMPv1 or SNMPv2C (user-selectable using the SNMP filter settings
panel on the alarm logs page [see figure 52]).
Figure 52.
SNMP Filter Settings Panel
The SNMP password
The SNMP community value
SNMP trap destination values
.
When first using the system
After a firmware upgrade to the system
If the administrator pass
word
characters are packed as follows: "
parentheses).
If the administrator pas
sword
concatenated: "
concatenate
NOTE:
These password rules apply to the SNMP management software password
only and have no affect on the network interface login.
VN-Matrix 325 Serial Digital Over IP CODEC • Alarms and SNMP
is less than eight characters in length then the remaining
admin
" becomes "
adminadm
is longer than eight characters then the value is
" becomes "
" (exclusive of the parentheses).
concaten
" (exclusive of the
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