The Switch User’s Guide
2. System Options
Used to define a logical name to the switch, the location of the switch, and contact
person for administration of the switch. This information is used in Enterprise SNMP
management, where the network can be very widespread, potentially even in other
countries. To know where the unit is physically located, and who to contact in the
event of a problem is critical.
In “system options” table configuration consists of three key components:
z
System Name: Enter a name to be used for the switch.
z
System Location: Enter the location of the switch. For example enter
“TONGMEI17F”
z
Contact: Enter the name of the person or organization that maintains the switch.
For example enter “Test”
After complete hereinbefore three steps click “ok”.
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3. Community Configuration
Use this table to create an SNMP community string to define the relationship
between the SNMP manager and an agent. The community string acts like a
password to permit access to the agent on the Switch. One or more of the following
characteristics can be associated with the community string:
z
Add Community: enter private or public
z
Chooses community strings for the Switch management access: read only or
read/write
Read only:
Enables requests accompanied by this string to display MIB-object
information.
Read/Write:
Enables requests accompanied by this string to display MIB-object
information and to set MIB objects.
After complete hereinbefore two steps click “ Add”.
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