System Management Configuration Guide for Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Cisco IOS XR Releases

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System Management Configuration Guide for Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Cisco IOS XR Releases

Set the contact, location, and serial number of the SNMP agent

Updated: September 11, 2026

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Use this task to configure the system contact string, system location string, and system serial number for the SNMP agent.

Assign identifying information to the SNMP agent so network administrators can easily contact key personnel, locate devices, and track hardware accurately.

SNMP configuration improves device manageability and accountability within a networked environment.

Procedure

Set the system contact string.

Example:

Router#configure
Router(config)#snmp-server contact 
Dial System Operator at beeper # 27345

Set the system location string.

Example:

Router(config)#snmp-server location 
Building 3/Room 214

Set the system serial number.

Example:

Router(config)# snmp-server chassis-id 1234456

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