Specifications

Optimizing Performance
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EIO0000000051 6/2010
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Agent
An SNMP agent is a software component that responds to queries about the
management data of the switch, and reports events to another device acting as an
SNMP manager.
The management data for a switch can include:
z operational state information (interface status, mode of operation, etc.)
z configuration parameters (IP address, features enabled / disabled, timer values,
etc.)
z performance statistics (frame counters, event logs, etc.)
If a switch is equipped with SNMP agent software, a designated SNMP manager
can:
z retrieve management data about the switch
z control the switch by editing its configuration settings
z receive traps—or notices of events—affecting the state of the switch