# Creating a host using EDM

Use the following procedure to create a host.

## Procedure steps

1. From the navigation tree, double-click Edit.

2. In the Edit tree, double-click Snmp Server.

3. In the Snmp Server tree, double-click Host.

4. In the toolbar, click Insert.

   The Insert Host dialog box appears.

5. Configure the parameters as required.

6. Click Insert.

## Variable definitions

The following table describes the fields of Insert Host dialog box.

Variable | Value
--- | ---
Domain | Indicates the IP address domain to be used. Available options are: IPv4 IPv6 Default is IPv4.
DestinationAddress | Indicates the destination address to be used.
Port | Indicates the port to be used. Value ranges between 0 and 65535. Default is 162.
Timeout | Indicates the time out period in seconds.
RetryCount | Indicates the retry count. Value ranges between 0 and 255. Default is 3.
Type | Indicates the host type. Available options are : trap inform Default is trap.
Version | Indicates the SNMP version to be used. Available options are: SNMPv1 SNMPv2c SNMPv3/UCM
SecurityName or Community / User Name | Indicates the security name used.
SecurityLevel | Indicates the minimum security level required to gain access rights.
StorageType | Indicates the storage type: volatile nonVolatile

## Deleting a host using EDM

Use the following procedure to delete a host.

## Procedure steps

1. From the navigation tree, double-click Edit.

2. In the Edit tree, double-click Snmp Server.

3. In the Snmp Server tree, double-click Host.

4. In the work area, select the host you want to delete.

5. In the toolbar, click Delete.

6. Click Yes to confirm.

## Variable definitions

The following table describes the fields of Host tab.

Variable | Value
--- | ---
Domain | Indicates the domain currently in use.
DestinationAddr (Port) | Indicates the destination address and port currently in use.
Timeout | Indicates the time out period set.
RetryCount | Indicates the retry count set.
Type | Indicates the host type set.
StorageType | Indicates the storage type currently in use.