CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 Official Cert Guide

Simple Network Management Protocol

Cisco NX-OS supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to remotely manage the Nexus devices. SNMP works at the application layer and facilitates the exchange of management information between network management tools and the network devices, such as switches and routers. Network administrators use SNMP to remotely manage network performance, troubleshoot faults, and plan for network growth. There are three components of SNMP framework:

SNMP manager: This is a network management system (NMS) that uses ...