SNMP management features

SNMP management features on the switch include:

  • SNMP version 1, version 2c, or version 3 over IP

  • Security via configuration of SNMP communities (SNMPv3 communities)

  • Security via authentication and privacy for SNMPv3 access

  • Event reporting via SNMP

    • Version 1 traps

    • RMON: groups 1, 2, 3, and 9

  • Flow sampling using sFlow

  • Standard MIBs, such as the Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Ethernet MAU MIB (RFC 1515), and others.

The switch SNMP agent also uses certain variables that are included in an proprietary MIB (management information base) file.

  1. Type a model number of your switch (For example, 8212) or product number in the Auto Search text box.

  2. Select an appropriate product from the drop down list.

  3. Click the Display selected button.

  4. From the options that appear, select Software downloads.

  5. MIBs are available with switch software in the Other category.

Click on software updates, then MIBs.