Question about SNMP community string

Question

What is the max length of the community string? I believe the minimum is 6 characters but I need to know the maximum before I set them. Thanks.

DELL-Cuong N. · Answer

Maximum length for the community string is 20 characters on most of the newer switch types (some of the older switches maybe different). Cuong.

Mithrilhall · Answer

How about for 30xx series switches? I'm sure the 33xx, 34xx and 60xx series are 20 characters.

DELL-Cuong N. · Answer

I'm not sure about the 30xx series.  I'm not at the lab right now - you might just try to configure an SNMP community string on the 30xx yourself and see what it will let you configure.   Cuong.

Mithrilhall · Answer

Looks like the 3048 supports 32 characters.

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