Grass Valley Network Attached Storage System Serial ATA Network User Guide v.1.0.06 - Manual (Page 68)

Enabling SNMP
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Enabling SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a management software that
sends messages, called protocol data units (PDUs) on the status of devices in a
system. SNMP-compliant devices store data about themselves in Management
Information Bases (MIBs) and return this data to the SNMP requesters. The
data ensures that all devices on the network are operating properly.
To configure SNMP, choose System | System Services | SNMP ; the SNMP
window appears:
1. Enter a community name. An SNMP community is a group of one or more
hosts. The community name identifies the community and acts like a
password that authenticates the SNMP manager to the agent. Keep the
community name secret, just as you would a password.
2. If you have an SNMP manager running on a host, enter the IP address of the
SNMP server for Host 1 or 2 for either SNMP Version 1 or SNMP Version
2. Both versions of SNMP report error conditions. SNMP2 is an updated
version that has better security, automatic continuous feedback, and
potentially provides more error information. The appliance will send event
notices to that host.
3. Choose the severity level to trigger event notification:
- Warning and Critical (default): A warning event is less serious than a
critical event. The system is still operating. As soon as it is convenient,
provide administrative attention.
- Critical: A critical event may render the system inoperable. Immediate
attention is required.
4. Click Save .