SNMP Receivers

The Observer system sends SNMP traps to customer servers, usually to “Network Management Systems” (NMS). Complete information on the Observer’s use of SNMP is available @10.

To define and edit the SNMP trap destination:

  • Click the <SNMP Receivers> line to expand it.

  • Click the <Add> label (top left of the SNMP Receivers location) to define a new SNMP trap - a popup window will appear:

Figure: Add New SNMP Receiver Window

Figure: Add New SNMP Receiver Window

Populate the window using the information in the table below.

Table: SNMP Receiver Settings

Protocol

Enter the version your receiver is using. The RPM system supports SNMP v1 and SNMP v2

Community

Password to establish connectivity with the SNMP receiver. This is public by default (unrestricted access).

Host

Name or IP of destination where the trap is to be sent.

Port

Enter the port used for SNMP traffic with the host. By default, this is port 162.

Add

Add groups that appear in the Active directory.

Groups

Lists the groups.

Click <OK> to save the newly-created SNMP trap destination and return to the Settings menu. You should see your new SNMP receiver in the list. To edit a SNMP destination in the list, click the “Edit” (pencil) icon; to delete it click the red “X” icon.