HP ProLiant SL2500 Scalable System - Manual (Page 64)

Using SNMP 64
Using SNMP
SNMP overview
The architectural model for SNMP contains these components:
• At least one network management station with manager software. A network management station is a
host running an application that manages the network. The network management applications request
information from the agents, put the information into a database, and then translate messages into a
readable format.
• Network Agents. Network agents are managed devices containing agent software. Agents might be
hosts, gateway systems, or media devices such as bridges, hubs, or multiplexors. These agents perform
the network management functions requested by the network management stations.
• Network management protocol. SNMP enables network management stations to monitor and control
network devices. Stations and agents use SNMP to exchange management information. SNMP
describes how agents and managers communicate and defines the types of information that can be
exchanged.
Enabling SNMP
To enable the SNMP protocol stack and agent in HP APM, enter ENABLE SNMP.
To disable the SNMP protocol stack and agent, enter DISABLE SNMP.
When you enter DISABLE SNMP, HP APM no longer responds to SNMP. This state is the default.
Displaying SNMP parameters
Enter SHOW SNMP.
As an example, the following text might appear on screen:
> show snmp
SNMP agent is enabled
SNMP Read-only community string is "public"
SNMP Read-write community string is "private"
SNMP traps are sent to 16.83.185.73
SNMP system group values:
SysDescription: HP SL Advanced Power Manager
sysUptime: 33658723
sysContact:
sysName: alphabravo
sysLocation: Chicago
If you do not have a particular variable entered, the space for that variable is left blank. In this example, no
contact information has been entered.