Configure SNMP Settings for vCenter

Configure SNMP Settings

You can configure up to four receivers to receive SNMP traps from vCenter Server. For each receiver, specify a host name, port, and community.

Prerequisites
To configure SNMP settings, the vSphere Client must be connected to a vCenter Server system.

Procedure

1. Select Administration > vCenter Server Settings to display the vCenter Server Settings dialog box.
2. In the settings list, select SNMP.
3. In Receiver URL, enter the host name or IP address of the SNMP receiver.
4. In the field next to the Receiver URL field, enter the port number - 162
5. In Community, enter the community identifier – “public”
6. Click OK.