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: June 12, 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

	1.	(Optional) Set the system contact string. Example: `Router#configure Router(config)#snmp-server contact Dial System Operator at beeper # 27345`
	2.	(Optional) Set the system location string. Example: `Router(config)#snmp-server location Building 3/Room 214`
	3.	(Optional) Set the system serial number. Example: `Router(config)# snmp-server chassis-id 1234456`

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

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