How to configure SNMP on Dell EMC Networking N series switch
Summary: How to configure SNMP on Dell EMC Networking N series switch
This article applies to
This article does not apply to
Symptoms
Introduction
This article discusses about the steps to configure SNMP on Dell N series switch.
Components of SNMP
SNMP Manager
SNMP Agent
Community String
SNMP Manager
- SNMP Manager is typically a computer that is used to run one or more network management systems(NMS).
- SNMP manager is responsible for communication between SNMP agent implemented Network Devices. (Switches, routers, servers etc.)
SNMP Agent
- SNMP agent is a program that is packaged within the Network Elements (switches, routers, servers etc.).
- Enabling the agent on the Network Element allows it to collect information from the device and makes it available to the SNMP manager when queried.
Community String
- The SNMP Community String is like a user id or password that is sent along with each SNMP Request which allows or denies access to a Network Elements (Switches, routers, servers etc.).
- If the community string is correct, the device responds with the requested information. If the community string is incorrect, the device simply ignores the request.
SNMP Agent and Manager
Commands to implement SNMP
| Switch Commands | Description |
| Console#Configure | To enter into switch configuration mode |
| Console(Config)#snmp-server community "community string" ro/ rw | Create the community string and specify if management stations have read only (Get status configuration) or read/write (get and set configuration) |
| Console(Config)#snmp-server enable traps all | Enables traps to be sent to management station upon being triggered |
| Console(Config)#snmp-server host xx.xx.xx.xx "community string" | Configures the host and community string that traps are sent to upon triggered event |
When SNMP is enabled,the switch runs version V2c by default.
SNMP Configuration Example
Console#configure
console(config)#snmp-server community test ro
Sample Output
console(config)#show snmp
Community-String Community-Access View Name IP Address IP Mask
-------------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
test Read Only Default All All
Community-String Group Name IP Address IP Mask
-------------------- ------------------------------ ---------------- ----------------
test DefaultRead All All