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Insight Manager 7 SNMP Extensions utility
In addition to external MIB sources for third-party devices, you can continue to register new
releases of HP MIBs that are distributed between releases of Insight Manager 7. New MIBs are
distributed periodically on Management CDs. For the latest versions of HP MIBs, visit the website
http://www.hp.com./
SNMP
Extensions
features
SNMP Extensions contains a graphical user interface to a MIB compiler that is a part of Insight
Manager 7. It also has a command line utility that you use from a DOS command box. The
command line utility performs a superset of the functions you can perform through the graphical
interface.
IMPORTANT: Simultaneous use of both tools can have adverse affects on SNMP Explorer,
Automatic Discovery, device identification, and event viewing.
SNMP Extensions contains the following functions:
MIB Registration—MIB Registration compiles new MIBs into the Insight Manager 7 database.
MIB Registration also includes the Unregister function. Unregister removes the information about
a registered MIB from the database. You might unregister a MIB before installing a new version
of the MIB or when the device associated with the MIB is removed from the network. You can
use MIB Register and MIB Unregister from either the Insight Manager 7 graphical user interface
or from the command utility.
MIB Trap Edit—Trap Edit lets you customize the MIB information by modifying the text that
describes traps. For example, replace cryptic default text with an easily understood message.
You might include instructions, such as Refer to our website http://… for faster
problem resolution. You can edit traps from either the Insight Manager 7 graphical user
interface or from the command utility.
MIB Upload—Enables you to copy a MIB from your browser system to Insight Manager 7 server
and directory.
Trap Categories—Enables you to use default trap categories or create you own logical groups
for trap assignments. The same trap categories are available when you create a query. Using
your own category, you can monitor your choice of devices for specific traps. Trap Categories is
not a command line option
SNMP Explorer—Displays a selected, registered MIB and its variables on discovered devices.
Simply examining a MIB and its variables and descriptions enhances your understanding of the
MIB and how it works with the device. You might choose to modify the description or other
modifiable attributes of the variable. You can open SNMP Explorer from a Device Link from the
Device page of SNMP-compliant devices. SNMP Explorer is not a command line option.
setting up the
environment
The SNMP Extensions toolkit is intended for system administrators and network managers, who
are familiar with SNMP management, network fundamentals, and their operating system
environment. Refer to the specific documentation for your network and operating systems. SNMP
Extensions Toolkit requires the same hardware and software requirements of Insight Manager 7.
Consult the Insight Manager 7 Technical Reference Guide on the Management CD for details.
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