Chapter 3 Operation using ICIM
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SNMP Configuration
The IP Setup item in the ICIM menu lets you enter an IP address, IP subnet, and
Gateway IP to configure the ICIM for remote status monitoring and control by a
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) network management system.
This section does not describe SNMP implementation. Refer to your SNMP manager
documentation or management information base (MIB) information for instructions
on implementing SNMP, Version 1.
All of this configuration is also available through the Boot Dialog. The Boot Dialog
also allows community names and the default port number for traps to be changed.
Note:
Contact Customer Service for MIB files. Refer to
Customer Support
Information
(on page 105) for assistance center phone numbers.
SNMP Considerations
The following items should be considered when implementing SNMP.
The SNMP connection is made through the Ethernet port on the front of the
ICIM2 or ICIM2-XD. (Use 10baseT cable with an RJ-45 connector.) In order to
meet the requirements of GR1089-CORE, a shielded cable must be used and both
ends must be grounded.
The network management system (NMS) must be installed behind a firewall to
prevent any ill-intentioned persons with an SNMP manager from accessing and
tampering with the ICIM2 or ICIM2-XD.
When the ICIM2 or ICIM2-XD has to handle excessive SNMP traffic, it will
respond slowly to both SNMP control and front panel input. If this occurs,
reduce the update rate of the SNMP manager.
Basic SNMP Setup
Refer to your SNMP manager documentation or MIB information for instructions on
implementing SNMP. Before you can use and reconfigure SNMP services, you need
to know the community strings in your network and the IP addresses or computer
names for SNMP management hosts to which traps are sent.
To Set Up the IP Configuration Parameters for SNMP Support using ICIM
1
Press the
ICIM
key.
Result:
The ICIM menu appears.
2
Select the
Password
menu and enter the User Password.
Result:
The ICIM allows configuration changes for the next 10 minutes.
