SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol lets managers query or receive traps from agents on network and IT/OT infrastructure devices using a standardised Management Information Base (MIB).
Type
Network Management Protocol
Typical Latency
Typically polled at second-to-minute intervals; traps are near-instant.
Hardware Requirements
Standard IP network, SNMP-enabled devices (switches, UPS, gateways), SNMP manager/collector.
Security
SNMPv3 adds authentication and encryption; v1/v2c rely on community strings and should be isolated.
Typical Use Case
Monitoring network switches, UPS systems, industrial gateways and IT/OT infrastructure health.
Connection Parameters
- Default port
- UDP 161 (queries), 162 (traps)
- Versions
- v1, v2c, v3 (secure)
- Data model
- OID-based Management Information Base (MIB)
- Access
- Read (GET) / Write (SET) / Trap
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