HP SIM and SNMP

[Xav_2]

Hi,

Is there any loss of functionality if I disable snmp on HP SIM?



Thanks.

[~sesh · Accepted solution]

SNMP is used to generate traps and redirect them to the central management server (CMS - HP SIM). SNMP should be enabled on managed systems & on HP SIM.

If SNMP is disabled you may not get accurate status reporting on the CMS.

[Xav_2]

Thanks for the information.


I'm having problems, I'm getting chase by the network/security types about snmpd.


What do you recommend?



Thanks!

[Xav_2]

Thanks for the info.

[Timothy Cusson]

Is there any loss of functionality if I disable snmp on HP SIM?

Yes there is a loss of detail and infomation provided by the Insight Agents. The newer PSP's like 8.15 can use WBEM instead of SNMP. Install PSP 8.15 on your ProLiants, login to SMH (Sys Mgmt Homepage), Settings, select data source of WBEM instead of SNMP.

WBEM is more secure then SNMP.