Adding and editing a SNMP Set Action

This action sends an SNMP Set to a device in order to change a specific SNMP action. You can configure SNMP Set actions to perform a number of tasks, including rebooting a device, changing the state of a network remotely, disabling or enabling a device feature, etc.

The SNMP Set action can use any SNMP credential defined in the WhatsUp Gold Credential Library and supports all types of writable objects (strings, integers, timeticks, etc.).

If the action operation fails, errors are reported to the Action log.

To add or edit a SNMP Set action:

1. Click the Admin tab, then click Action Library.
2. Click New, then select SNMP Set from the list to create a new SNMP Set action. Click OK.
   - or -
   Select the action you want to change from the list of current actions, and then click Edit.
3. Type or select the appropriate information in the following fields.
   • Name. Type a name for the action. This name displays in the Action Library.
   • Description. Type a short description. This description displays next to the action in the Action Library.
   • IP address. Type the IP address or hostname of the device to which the action to send the SNMP Set.
   • SNMP Credential. Select the SNMP credential that the action is to use. This list is populated with credentials currently configured in the Credentials Library.
   • Object Identifier. Type the object identifier (OID) that the action is to use.
   • Instance. Type the instance that coincides with the OID that the action is to use.

   Tip: You can browse (...) to select both the OID and instance.

   • Value Type. Select the type of written object the action is to use.
   • Value to set. Type a value for the type you selected.

   Note: The action only allows you to set one value at a time.

4. Click Advanced and change the default advanced settings (optional).
   • SNMP Timeout. Use the slider to select the amount of time (in seconds) that you want WhatsUp Gold to wait before it generates an error while attempting to perform the action.
   • Number of Retries. Use the slider to select the number of times you want WhatsUp Gold to attempt the action.
5. Click OK to save changes.

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