SNMP alerts

SNMP alert messages are delivered through an SNMP Trap system installed in your network.

The SNMP protocol does not support the use of FIPS 140-2 Level 1 certified cryptography. Use Email alerts if FIPS-certified cryptography is required.

Enable SNMP alerts

Steps

  1. From the Security Manager, navigate to the page Settings > Alerts > Alert Events.
  2. In the section SNMP Alerts, mark the check box Enable SNMP alerts.
  3. In the text fields, provide the following information about your SNMP Trap system:
    • Community name

      Name of the trap community on your SNMP Trap system.

    • Server IP or name

      IP address or name of the SNMP Trap system.

    • Port

      Port number used by SNMP messages.

  4. Click Check Status.
    A test message is sent to your SNMP server to verify that the specified port is open.
  5. Click OK.
    SNMP alerts are enabled.