# Trap Configuration

Used to configure Traps to trigger the Event(s). It's a crucial feature that allows you to fine-tune how automated alerts, called Traps, are generated and sent in response to specific system Events. 

These are primarily used to capture or handle events or signals that occur within a system. 

## **Instruction to add a Trap Configuration** 

Go to Infraon Configuration -> IT Operations -> Trap Configuration and click the ‘New Profile’ button. 

### **What you see on the screen** 

**Trap Configuration** | Basic Detail |

| **Label**              | **Action**                                | **Description/Example**                                                      |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Profile name           | Add a name for the credential             | Applicable for all protocols. A name is usually used as an identifier.       |
| Description            | Add a brief description of the profile    | Applicable for all protocols                                                 |
| Trap OID               | Add a Trap OID (Object Identifier)        | The trap message contains the time, an identifier, and a value.              |
| Status                 | Select the status of the configuration.   | The status of the configuration can be Active or In-Active.                  |
| Type                   | Select the type using the drop-down menu. |                                                                              |
| Severity               | Select severity using the dropdown.       | Available options are critical, major, and minor.                            |
| **Bind Resource Type** |                                           |                                                                              |
| **Resource Varbind**   |                                           |                                                                              |
| Alarm Message          | Add a message for the configuration.      | This message will be included in the trap configuration alarm/notification.  |
| Clear Message          | Add a message for the trap configuration. | This message will be included in the trap configuration alarm/notification.  |

Enter the details and then click "Submit" to proceed.