Configure an SNMP trap for a system event

You can configure an SNMP trap destination for a IX20 to save system event information.

Step 1: Configure an SNMP trap by enabling the SNMP traps system log feature.

Step 2: Review the system log event categories and select the type of information that you want to save to the system log and the SNMP trap: errors, informational events, or status events, depending on the event category. To ensure the log information is saved to an SNMP trap, enable the Enable SNMP traps option for the event category.

1. Log in to the web UI.

2. Click System > Device Configuration. The Configuration page displays.
3. Expand System > Log.
4. Expand SNMP traps.
5. Click Enable. The slider is blue when enabled.
6. Add a destination.
   1. Click Add Destination.
   2. In the Host Name field, enter the host name or IP address of the SNMP destination.
   3. In the Port field, enter the UDP port of the SNMP destination. The default is 162.
   4. In the Community name field, enter the SNMP destination community name. The default is public.
   5. Repeat this process to add an additional destination, if needed.
7. Click Apply to save the configuration and apply the change.
8. Review the system log event categories and select the type of information that you want to save to the system log, and enable the Enable SNMP traps option. To configure these options, see Configure options for the event and system logs.