Q-Logic MKII-BASE16 Switch User Manual


 
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GigWorks MkII-16 Switch Model MKII-BASE16
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Managing the Switch Using SNMP
usually identical to the host name, for example, “switch001”.
The default value for this parameter is the empty string, “”.
snmpContact The value of the SNMP Systems Group SysContact variable.
This is usually set to identify the person or organization responsible
for maintaining the host, for example, “Joe Cable, x1234”. The
default value for this parameter is the empty string, “”.
snmpLocation The value of the SNMP Systems Group SysName variable. This
is usually set to identify the physical location of the Switch, for
example, “Wiring Closet B, 3rd floor, East”. The default value for
this parameter is the empty string, “”.
snmpDoAuthTrap Whether the Switch SNMP agent should send SNMP
authentication traps. By default, traps are not sent.
snmpTrapAddress The IP address of the management station to which SNMP
traps should be sent. By default, this is the localhost address,
127.0.0.1.
The Switch management configuration file can be retrieved using TFTP, modified
using any text editor, and stored using TFTP onto the switch again. (See
Managing the Switch Using TFTP in this section for more information)
The MIB II Systems Group objects, sysName , sysContact , and sysLocation can
also be modified using SNMP.