Smarts IP: Can I force sm_snmpwalk to use a specific source IP address?
Article ID: 331919
Updated On:
Products
VMware Smart Assurance
Environment
VMware Smart Assurance - SMARTS
Resolution
The Smarts sm_snmpwalk utility allows the operator to browse the entire MIB of a device. It will create a .walk file, a .mimic file, and a .snap file for the device it is run against. These files can be used for testing of devices, troubleshooting certification issues, and generating new device certifications. This article explains a way to force the sm_snmpwalk utility to use a specific source IP address.
The --help option for sm_snmpwalk does not show any option to force the utility to route using a specific IP address.
However, the sm_snmp utility shows the following option in its --help:
Internal testing done by EMC Customer Service for Smarts shows that this option also works with the sm_snmpwalk utility, despite the fact that it is not listed in the sm_snmpwalk --help option:
The --help option for sm_snmpwalk does not show any option to force the utility to route using a specific IP address.
However, the sm_snmp utility shows the following option in its --help:
--useif=<ip-address> Use this IP address as the source/destination
interface address for SNMP and ICMP packets.
Internal testing done by EMC Customer Service for Smarts shows that this option also works with the sm_snmpwalk utility, despite the fact that it is not listed in the sm_snmpwalk --help option:
Feedback
Yes
No
Powered by
