Introduction
This module runs the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This protocol extends the capabilities of SNMP to address administration and security issues. In particular, the PDU contents can be encrypted.
The widely available SNMP agent service allows easy access to the module's diagnostic information and event notification for certain services (for example, a change in network topology, an LED state, etc.).
Configure this service in the Control Expert DTM to manage IP addresses (MIB browser, ConneXview, etc.) or as an event trap.
SNMP supports a framework architecture that can be easily extended with new user security protocols. It also uses the UDP transport-layer protocol through ports 161 (polling) and 162 (notifications, requests, traps). You can easily extend and adapt the SNMP framework architecture for new user-security protocols.
Management Services
This table describes the basic SNMP network management group functions:
Function |
Description |
|---|---|
system group management |
Discover the device and identify it in a standard way by using an SNMP manager. |
authentication checking |
Configure the community name, and check the authentication of the requester. |
system trap management |
Configure the SNMP manager. |
MIB II management |
Manage the MIB. |
The service runs on the module to allow SNMP manager applications to configure these SNMP objects:
sysLocation
sysContact