Dell PowerConnect 6248 User's Guide - Page 219

To display the Global Parameters page, click System →SNMP →Global Parameters in the tree view. Figure 6-85. Global Parameters The Global Parameters page contains the following parameters: • Local Engine ID (6 - 32 hexadecimal characters) - Sets local SNMP engine ID. • Use Default - Configures the device to use the default SNMP EngineID. • SNMP Traps - Enables or disables the device sending SNMP notifications. • Authentication Trap - Enables or disables the device sending SNMP traps when authentication fails. Setting Local SNMP Engine ID 1. Open the Global Parameters page. 2. Type desired hexadecimal ID into the Local Engine ID field. 3. Click Apply Changes. The new Local Engine ID is set, and the device is updated. Using Default SNMP Engine ID 1. Open the Global Parameters page. 2. Click the Use Default check box. 3. Click Apply Changes. The default SNMP engine ID, based on the MAC address, is created and the device is updated. Enabling SNMP Traps 1. Open the Global Parameters page. 2. Select Enable in the SNMP Traps field. 3. Click Apply Changes. Configuring System Information 219