SNMPv3 users can be added at the domain level or at an individual device level. Any number of users can be added at the domain level unlike to a device SNMPv3 configuration.
Tip
From the 11.1 Update 9 release, a maximum of 50 NMS users can be added.
To add a SNMPv3 user at the domain level, do the following:
Select Devices → <Admin Domain Name> → Global → Common Device Settings → Remote Access → NMS → NMS Users.
Click
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.The Add NMS User Account dialog is displayed.
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Enter the User Name.
Note
The length of the user name should be between 8 to 31 characters. It can consist of alphabets and numerals. Special characters and spaces are not allowed.
Enter the Authentication Key (re-enter at Confirm Authentication Key).
Enter the Private Key (re-enter at Confirm Private Key).
Note
The length of the Authentication and Private key should be between 8 to 15 characters. Special characters are not allowed.
Note
Since the communication is over SNMP version 3, the supported authentication protocol is "SHA1" and encryption algorithm is "AES128".
Click Save or Cancel to end the authentication.
Note
The User Name, Authentication Key and Private Key entered in the Manager should be the same as entered in the SNMP MIB browser.