Administrator Guide

Table Of Contents
To create a new user:
a. Click Create SNMP v3 User.
The Create SNMP v3 User dialog box opens.
b. In the Name field, type a user name.
c. In the Password field, type a password.
d. Select an authentication method from the Authentication Type drop-down menu.
e. Select an encryption type from the Encryption Type drop-down menu.
f. Click OK.
g. Select the user from the SNMP v3 Settings table.
8. Specify settings for the network management system to which Storage Center will send SNMP traps.
a. Click Create Trap Destination.
The Create SNMP Trap Destination dialog box opens.
b. In the Trap Destination field, type the host name or IP address of the network management system that is collecting
trap information
c. From the Type drop-down menu, select the type of the SNMP trap request or SNMP inform request to use.
d. In the Port field, type the port number of the network management system.
e. If SNMPv1 Trap, SNMPv2 Trap, or SNMPv2 Inform is selected from the Type drop-down menu, type a password in
the Community String field.
f. If SNMPv3 Trap or SNMPv3 Inform is selected from the Type drop-down menu, select a user from the SNMP v3
User drop-down menu.
g. Click OK.
9. If the SNMP Running status is No, click Start SNMP.
10. Click OK.
Apply SNMP Settings to Multiple Storage Centers
SNMP settings that are assigned to a single Storage Center can be applied to other Storage Centers.
Prerequisites
The Storage Center must be added to Storage Manager using a Storage Center user with the Administrator privilege.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. In the Summary tab, click Edit Settings.
The Edit Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
3. Click the SNMP Server tab.
4. Select the Apply these SNMP v1/v2c settings to other Storage Centers checkbox.
5. Click Apply.
The Select Storage Center dialog box opens.
6. Select the checkbox for each Storage Center to which you want to apply the settings.
7. Click OK.
Configuring Storage Center Time Settings
Date and time settings can be configured individually for each Storage Center or applied to multiple Storage Centers.
NOTE: For user interface reference information, click Help.
Set the Date and Time for a Storage Center
Select the time zone, then set the date and time or configure the Storage Center to synchronize with an NTP server.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
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Storage Center Maintenance