Access the SNMP Configuration

Access the SNMP parameters in the Control Expert DTM:

Step

Action

1

Access the DTM configuration for your module.

2

In the CONFIGURATION menu, expand (+ ) the Communication sub-menu.

3

Select SNMP.

4

Configure the SNMP parameters.

NOTE: The parameters are described in the next table.

5

  • Select the Apply button to implement your configuration changes.

  • Click the OK button to implement your changes and close the dialog box.

Parameters

This table shows the SNMP parameters that are available for your module.

NOTE: When the Control Expert window is active, you can hover the cursor over any parameter field to see a description of the functionality and the available range of values.

Field

Parameter

Description

CONFIGURATION

 SNMP V1

Click the radial button that conforms to your application design.

NOTE: SNMP versions are not compatible between each other.
SNMP V3

IP ADDRESS MANAGERS

 IP Address Manager 1

IP address of the primary SNMP manager.
IP Address Manager 2

IP address of the secondary SNMP manager.

AGENT

 Enable SNMP Manager

selected: Check this box to enable the SNMP manager.

deselected: Leave this box empty to disable the SNMP manager.
Location (SysLocation)

Specify the physical location of the module when the SNMP manager is enabled.
Contact (SysContact)

Enter the name of a maintenance person to contact when the SNMP manager is enabled.

COMMUNITY NAMES (SNMP V1 only)

 Set

Enter the community name for the Set utility.
Get

Enter the community name for the Get utility.
Trap

Enter the community name for the Trap utility.

NOTE:

  • Traps are sent through UDP port 162.

  • Confirm whether you configure trap settings on the SNMP manager that are consistent with those on the processor.

SECURITY (SNMP V1 only)

 Enable “Authentication Failure” Trap

selected: The SNMP agent sends a trap message to the SNMP manager when an unauthorized manager sends a Get or Set command to the agent.

deselected: This feature is disabled.

SNMP USER (SNMP V3 only)

 SNMP User Name

Enter a user name for the SNMP version 3 (maximum length: 32 characters).
NOTE: The characteristics and details of the SNMP service are described in the Ethernet services chapter.

Secure Mode

Choose the SNMPv3 configuration to operate the module in secure mode.