Creating an SNMP trap sender

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MK-HCI006-00
Note: You can access your management information base (MIB) file through HCM when creating or editing an SNMP trap sender. It appears as a downloadable link on the right-hand side of the page.

You can create an SNMP trap sender using the Monitor App, REST API, or CLI.

For REST API, use command POST /senders. For CLI, use command createSender.

To create an SNMP trap sender using the Monitor App:

  1. Click Monitors.
  2. Click + on the Monitors tab.
    Note: The Monitor + button only functions when you need to create a monitor from the Manage page or a sender from the Sender page.
  3. Select NEW SENDER.
  4. Configure the settings for your SNMP trap sender:
    Setting Description
    Name A name for the SNMP trap sender.
    Description A description for the SNMP trap sender.
    Sender Choose SNMP Trap Sender to configure the settings for an SNMP trap sender.
    Host Hostname or IP address of the SNMP trap receiver.
    Port The SNMP trap receiver's port of use. The default port is 162.
    Community The community name to be included in the SNMP trap sender message. The default is public.
  5. Click CREATE.
    Tip: You can test your sender by clicking Test Sender when creating or editing a monitor. For information, see Creating a monitor.
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