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Enabling Traps
The IntraSwitch can be set to generate traps. Traps are
messages sent across the network to an SNMP network
management application (such as AsantéView or
IntraSpection). They alert you to failures or to changes that
occur to the switch device.
To set the IntraSwitch to generate traps:
1
Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n
on the Configuration Menu.
1
Type t on the SNMP Parameter Menu to tog-
gle trap authentication from disabled to
enabled.
2
Make sure there is a least one trap receiver
entry. (See “Adding a Trap Receiver” below.)
Adding a Trap Receiver Entry
Trap receivers are the management stations designated to
receive traps from the switch when they occur.
To add a trap receiver entry:
1
Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n
in the Configuration Menu.
1
Type a.
2
Type the IP address of the network manage-
ment station you want to receive traps.
▲ Important: The maximum number of
trap receivers that can be set is four.
To cancel a selected option, press ctrl-c at
the command prompt.
3
Press return.