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SNMP Trap Monitor Template

The SNMP Trap Monitor Template enables you to get notified when SNMP traps are received. This template is typically used by systems administrators to get notified when SNMP traps are sent from devices such as switches and routers.

How to configure the SNMP Trap Monitor Monitor Template:

Important
First, verify the SNMP Trap Server is enabled. For more information see: SNMP Trap Server Properties.
  • From the Menu Bar, select File | New. The Create New Object View displays.
  • From the Create New Object View, expand Templates | SNMP Monitors then select SNMP Trap Monitor Monitor. The New Template Properties View displays.
  • The Template Properties view contains 3 tabs.

The Options Tab

  • Use the Object Identifier (OI) text box to specify the object identifier of the variable you would like to monitor (e.g. 1.3.6.1.2.1.25.1.6.0)
  • Use the Display name text box to specify the friendly OID name.
  • Use the Trigger check box to enable the trigger.
  • Click the Test button to verify the template is configured property and the monitor executes as expected.
  • Finally, select the General Tab, then click the click the Auto-Generate Name Auto-Generate Name Button button to auto-generate a name based on the configured settings.

Related Topics

SNMP Trap Server Properties

SNMP Browser

SNMP Monitor Templates