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Configuring SNMPv3 Agent

The following procedure describes how to configure SNMPv3 Agent on the Flex System chassis. You shall create a new user account before using SNMPv3 Agent or use the default user account.

Procedure

  1. Click Mgt Module Management > User Accounts, select an existing user account from the list or create a new SNMPv3 user account.
  2. Double-click a user name to open the User Properties page. Then, click the General tab and set a user password for the new account.
  3. Click SNMPv3, and input the following information:
    1. From the Authentication Protocol list, select Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) – Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA).
    2. Select the Use a privacy protocol check box.
    3. From the Encryption Method list, select Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
    4. In the Privacy password field and the Confirm privacy password field, input the authentication key.
    5. Change the access type to Set.
    6. In the IP address or host name for traps field, input the Operations Manager IP address.
  4. Click OK.