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. From the WhatsUp Gold console, go to Configure > Action Library . The Action Library appears.
    2. Click New . The Select Action Type dialog appears.
  2. Select SNMP Set , then click OK . The New SNMP Set Action dialog appears.
    1. Enter or select the appropriate information:
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    • Name . Enter a unique name for the action. This name displays in the Action Library.
    • Description . (Optional) Enter additional information about the action. This description displays next to the action name in the Action 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.

    TipText: 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.
      注: NoteText: 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 .