Configuring SNMP v2c using iDRAC9

Last Updated : Dec 18, 2023 |

About this task

You can configure SNMP v2c traps for Dell R640 Avaya Solutions Platform 130 Appliance servers using the iDRAC9 interface.

Note:

Avaya recommends the more secure SNMPv3 protocol be implemented. Use of SNMPv2 may result in security scans reporting vulnerabilities.

Before you begin

Log into the iDRAC9 web interface using the IP address and login details that were specified while configuring the iDRAC. See the Avaya Solutions Platform 130 Series iDRAC9 Best Practices document for configuring the iDRAC.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Configuration > System Settings > Alert Configuration.

    • Under the Alerts options, enable Alerts by clicking on the round icon switch. It will move to the right, turning the area blue.

    • A Success message will display. Click OK.









  2. Under Quick Alert Configuration, select the notification options shown below. Add in other options where customers require additional SNMP output or access to/from other monitoring devices. Click Apply to save changes.




  3. Redirect to iDRAC Settings > Services > SNMP Agent.

    • From the Enabled drop-down menu, select Enabled.

    • Enter the SNMP Community Name. The name Public is an indication of read-only access permitted by SNMP agents. Beginning with the release of ASP 130 5.0 Avaya's integrator changes the Community Name to Avaya123.

    Note:

    Avaya strongly recommends changing the SNMP community name to a non-standand name for security purposes.

    • From the SNMP Protocol drop-down menu, select All to enable SNMP v2C.

    • Click Apply to submit changes.

    Figure : 1. Configuring SNMP v2c using iDRAC9




  4. Return to Configuration > System Settings > SNMP Traps Configuration.

    • Enter the IP address of the trap receiver in the Destination Address field. If there is more than 1 trap receiver destination, enter those addresses too.

    • Click the State box to enable SNMP traps to be sent to the administered location.

    • Click Apply to submit the new administration.

    Figure : 2. Configuring SNMP Traps




    • Enter the IP address of the trap receiver in the Destination Address field. If there is more than 1 trap receiver destination, enter those addresses, too.

    • Click the State box to enable SNMP traps to be sent to the administered location.

    • Click Apply to submit the new administration.





  5. Under the SNMP Settings area:
    Note:

    Avaya strongly recommends changing the SNMP community name to a non-standard name for security purposes.

    • You may leave the default of alert port 162; this is the standard SNMP receiving port. You may also enter a different port number, but remember to match this port in both the sending and receiving devices.

    • From the drop-down menu for SNMP Trap Format, select SNMPv2.

    • Select Apply when settings are complete.

    Figure : 3. Configuration




  6. Once the trap receiver device has also been administered, click the Send button under the Test SNMP Trap column (related to the specific device), to confirm the receipt of SNMP traps from the iDRAC.