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Target parameters

Target parameters are used in conjunction with the target address table. They're required for all notification originators and contain information about SNMP versions and security levels when sending notifications to specific domains and addresses. This information is separate from the target address and allows multiple rows in the target address table to correspond to a single row in the target parameters table. You can populate this table from information stored in non-volatile memory or add entries as new targets are discovered.

To add target parameters, do as follows:

  1. Go to Configure > SNMP > Target parameters.
  2. Click Add.

  3. Enter the following information:

    Option Description
    Target Parameter Name Enter the parameter name. The parameter name can contain up to 30 letters and numbers.
    Message Processing Model Selects the message processing model version associated with the group.
    Security Mode Selects the security mode version associated with the group.
    Security Name Enter the security name of the group. The security names none, noAuthUser, templateMD5, and templateSHA are created once the switch is started.
    Privilege Mode

    Select No Auth, Auth, or Priv security levels from the list.

    No auth: Neither authentication nor privacy security levels are assigned to the group.

    Auth: Authenticates and ensures that the origin of the SNMP message is authenticated.

    Priv: Encrypts SNMP messages.

  4. Click Apply.