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Configuring Traps 3-3
Configuring the Trap Table
traps with a severity level equal to or greater than this severity setting will be
forwarded to the associated management workstation. Each trap is assigned one
of four severity levels:
Informational Indicates an informational event (no action generally
required) or a small conÞguration error. This is a Level 4
severity.
Minor Indicates a minor fault or trafÞc disturbance;
recommended action typically involves clearing the fault
at the Þrst suitable occasion. This is a Level 3 severity.
Major Indicates a major fault or link alarm; corrective action
should be taken as soon as possible. This is a Level 2
severity.
Critical Indicates a serious fault or error that requires immediate
action. This is a Level 1 severity.
Configuring Traps
To add a trap table entry:
1. In the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the workstation to which you
wish to direct trap messages from the selected FRX or SmartSwitch 1800
device. Be sure this is a workstation with some facility for accepting and
displaying SNMP traps.
2. In the Status field, click to either enable or disable your new entry. If you
disable an entry, no traps will be sent to its designated workstation.
3. Use the Severity Level field to select which traps you wish to send to the
selected workstation: only those traps with severity levels equal to or
exceeding the level assigned here will be forwarded to the selected
workstation.
4. Click on to add your new entry.
To modify an existing entry:
1. In the list box, click to select the entry you wish to modify. The selected entry
will be highlighted. (Note that you can only modify one entry at a time.)
2. Edit the IP Address, Status, and/or Severity Level fields, as desired.
3. Click on to modify the selected entry.