Q-Logic SANBOX Manuel D’Utilisation

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Configuring a Switch

This section describes how to configure a SANbox/SANbox2 switch to support 
SNMP. The following topics are covered:

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System specifications and requirements

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Configuring a switch using the Telnet command line interface

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Configuring a switch using the SANsurfer Switch Manager application

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SANbox/SANbox2 switches support SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c. 

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Version 1 and 2 traps are supported.

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Hardware - one out-of-band Ethernet connection is required.

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Software - one switch management software application allows you to: 

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Monitor and control the switch.

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Read, write, and receive trap information, if supported.

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Ports on the switch reserved for SNMP:

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Port 161 is not configurable, and is used for the standard SNMP 
commands.

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Port 162 is configurable and is the default port used for traps. 

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One or more in-band switches can be managed by an out-of-band SANbox/
SANbox2 switch acting as a proxy switch. 

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SANbox/SANbox2 can only act as a proxy for other SANbox/SANbox2 
switches. 

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SANbox/SANbox2 proxy capability can be disabled.

The Telnet command line interface offers a convenient way to change SNMP 
parameters. SNMP parameter defaults are preset during manufacturing. For 
security purposes, these default values should be changed. 

For specific information about SNMP parameters, refer to the SNMP 
Configuration section in the corresponding SANbox/SANbox2 Switch 
Management User’s Guide. To configure a switch using the command line 
interface, do the following. Press the Enter key to accept the default value for 
each parameter.