Using an 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 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's operation fails, errors are reported to the Action Log.

To create an SNMP Set Action:

1. Go to the Action Library:
   • From the web interface, click GO. The GO menu appears.
   • If the WhatsUp section is not visible, click WhatsUp. The WhatsUp section of the GO menu appears.
   • Select Configure > Action Library. The Action Library appears.

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   • From the main menu bar of the console, select Configure > Action Library. The Action Library appears.
2. In the Action Library, do one of the following:
   • Click New, then select SNMP Set Action.

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   • Select an existing SNMP Set Action, then click Edit.
   • The action properties page appears.
3. Enter or select the appropriate information in the following fields.

• Name. Enter a name for the monitor. This name is displayed in the Active Monitor Library.
• Description. Enter a short description for the monitor. This description is displayed next to the monitor name in the Active Monitor Library.
• IP address. Enter 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. Enter the object identifier (OID) that the action is to use.
• Instance. Enter the instance that coincides with the OID that the action is to use.

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

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

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

1. Click OK to save this action. The action now appears in the Action Library.
2. Assign the action to a device or a monitor. For more information, see Assigning an action to a device or Assigning an action to a monitor.