Brocade Mobility RFS Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 5.5.0.0 and later) - Manual (Page 694)

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3. Set the SNMP v1/v2 Community String configuration. Use the + Add Row function as needed
to add additional SNMP v1/2 community strings, or select an existing community string’s radio
button and select the Delete icon to remove it.
4. Set the SNMPv3 Users configuration. Use the + Add Row function as needed to add additional
SNMP v3 user configurations, or select a SNMP user’s radio button and select the Delete icon
to remove the user.
5. Select OK to update the SNMP configuration. Select Reset to revert to the last saved
configuration.
SNMP Trap Configuration
Adding or Editing a Management Access Policy
The managed network can use SNMP trap receivers for fault notifications. SNMP traps are
unsolicited notifications triggered by thresholds (or actions), and are therefore an important fault
management tool.
A SNMP trap receiver is the destination of SNMP messages (external to the controller or service
platform). A trap is like a Syslog message, just over another protocol (SNMP). A trap is generated
when a device consolidates event information and transmits the information to an external
repository. The trap contains several standard items, such as the SNMP version, community etc.
SNMP trap notifications exist for most controller or service platform operations, but not all are
necessary for day-to-day operation.
To define a SNMP trap configuration for receiving events at a remote destination:
1. Select the SNMP Traps tab from the Management Policy screen.
Community Define a public or private community designation. By default, SNMPv2 community strings on most
devices are set to public, for the read-only community string, and private for the read-write
community string.
Access Control Set the access permission for each community string used by devices to retrieve or modify
information. Available options include:
Read Only - Allows a remote device to retrieve information.
Read-Write - Allows a remote device to modify settings.
User Name Use the drop-down menu to define a user name of snmpmanager, snmpoperator or snmptrap.
Authentication Displays the authentication scheme used with the listed SNMPv3 user. The listed authentication
scheme ensures only trusted and authorized users and devices can access the network.
Encryption Displays the encryption scheme used with the listed SNMPv3 user.
Password Provide the user’s password in the field provided. Select the Show check box to display the actual
character string used in the password, while leaving the check box unselected protects the
password and displays each character as “*”.