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CHAPTER 12
SNMP
12.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to configure the SNMP options of the Switch.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol
used to manage and monitor TCP/IP-based devices.
SNMP v3 enhances security for SNMP management. SNMP managers can be
required to authenticate with agents before conducting SNMP management
sessions.
12.2 What You Can Do
•Use the SNMP Setting screen (Section 12.4 on page 97) to configure your
SNMP settings.
•Use the SNMPv3 screen (Section 12.5 on page 99) to configure your SNMPv3
settings.
12.3 What You Need to Know
12.3.1 About SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol
used to manage and monitor TCP/IP-based devices. SNMP is used to exchange
management information between the network management system (NMS) and a
network element (NE). A manager station can manage and monitor the Switch
through the network via SNMP version one (SNMPv1), SNMP version 2c or SNMP
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