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Configuring SNMP
This chapter describes how to configure the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) on the
Catalyst 6500 series switches.
This chapter consists of these sections:
• SNMP Terminology, page 47-1
• Understanding How SNMP Works, page 47-4
• Understanding How SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c Work, page 47-5
• Understanding How SNMPv3 Works, page 47-7
• Enabling and Disabling SNMP Processing, page 47-10
• Configuring SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c on the Switch, page 47-11
• SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c Enhancements in Software Release 7.5(1), page 47-12
• Configuring SNMPv3 on the Switch, page 47-16
Note For complete syntax and usage information for the commands that are used in this chapter, refer to the
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command Reference publication.
SNMP Terminology
Table 47-1 lists the terms that are used in the SNMP technology.