The Tail of SNMP Trap Log report reveals the n most recent SNMP trap notifications recorded (also known as the "tail") in the SNMP trap log. This report is useful for quick access to recent trap notifications which can be indicators of significant activities happening on your network.

Understand column data

The default view of each report contains a grid with the following columns:

  • Date. Date and time of event.

  • Device. Device hostname, IP address, or custom label.

  • SNMP Trap Type. Reflects Trap Type value in SNMP Trap Protocol Data Unit (PDU). For example: coldStart(0), linkDown(2), authenticationFailure(4), and where n>5 indicates an enterprise specific trap type.
  • Payload. SNMP PDU data fields.
Note: SNMP Trap listener must be enabled and either a SNMP passive monitor must be associated with a monitored device or unsolicited SNMP traps accepted. For more information, see Enabling the SNMP Trap Listener.

Generate a report

Choose Device. Choose one or more host devices.

Choose time constraints. (,) Choose times. (For recently observed measurements, select Last Polled from the Date Range drop down list.)

Filter and reduce by row and by column. Sort and remove columns, group rows based on specific column values, and remove unwanted information from the table.

  • Export report data

    Report data can be exported from WhatsUp Gold, reused, and distributed in multiple formats. Select Expand () from the Dashboard Options () menu. After the report has been expanded, select the Export Data icon to access the following options:

    • HTML. Generate and download a .htm file presenting your report data as it appears in the WhatsUp Gold user interface.
    • Excel. Generate and download a .xml spreadsheet containing your report data.
    • CSV. Generate and download a .csv file containing your report data.
    • Text. Generate and download a .txt file containing your report data.
    • Schedule Export. Set a recurring date and time, format, and email destination for report data export.