Dell PowerConnect 8024 - Page 207

Configuring System Information 207
Figure 6-86. Global Parameters
The Global Parameters page contains the following parameters:
• Local Engine ID (6 – 32 hexadecimal characters) — Sets local SNMP engine ID.
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Use Default — Configures the device to use the default SNMP EngineID.
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SNMP Traps — Enables or disables the device sending SNMP notifications.
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Authentication Trap — Enables or disables the device sending SNMP traps when authentication fails.
Setting Local SNMP Engine ID
1. Open the Global Parameters page .
2. Type desired hexadecimal ID into the Local Engine ID field.
3. Click Apply Changes .
The new Local Engine ID is set, and the device is updated.
Using Default SNMP Engine ID
1. Open the Global Parameters page .
2. Click the Use Default check box.
3. Click Apply Changes .
The default SNMP engine ID, based on the MAC address, is created and the device is updated.
Enabling SNMP Traps
1. Open the Global Parameters page .
2. Select Enable in the SNMP Traps field.
3. Click Apply Changes .
SNMP notifications are enabled, and the device is updated.