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Configuring SNMP

SNMP v1/v2 protocol is used to communicate management information between the DSView 3 server and the console server. The following limitations apply when using the DSView 3 software to configure SNMP:

The DSView 3 software may configure only one SNMP read and write community.
SNMPv3 cannot be configured through the DSView 3 software.

To configure more than one SNMP community or to configure SNMPv3, enable and use the console server's web manager. See the Console server web manager and the Cyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide

The following settings appear under SNMP in the side navigation bar:

System - Assign, enable or disable an SNMP server. When you enable SNMP, the managed appliance listens for incoming traps to log SNMP messages.
Managers - Assign SNMP management stations. Up to four management station are allowed.
Community - Define access environment to which the devices and management stations running SNMP belong.
Destinations - Enter the IP addresses of hosts where SNMP traps are sent. Destination SNMP traps are enabled through the Events menu.

NOTE: To configure IPv6 addresses, the console server must have firmware version 3.3 or later.

To configure console server SNMP parameters:

1. In a Units View window containing an ACS 5000 console server, click Appliance Settings - SNMP in the side navigation bar.
2. Enable SNMP from the System menu. If desired, change the name and description of the managed appliance and enter a contact. Click Save.
3. Click Managers in the side navigation bar and enter the IPv4 or IPv6 address of up to four SNMP management stations. Click Save.
4. Click Community in the side navigation bar and enter the SNMP community names for read, write and trap. Click Save.
5. Click Destinations in the side navigation bar and enter the IPv4 or IPv6 address of up to four SNMP trap destinations. Click Save.