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SNMP Exporter

Prometheus exporter for network switches, routers, firewalls, and PDUs via SNMP.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars1.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Prometheus ExporterDevopsCisco Juniper MonitoringNetwork Switch MetricsSnmp CollectorGolang
Overview

Why consider SNMP Exporter?

SNMP Exporter is the standard network device metrics collector for Prometheus written in Go. It queries SNMP MIB tables across physical enterprise network switches (Cisco, Juniper, Arista), routers, firewalls, and server hardware, exporting interface bandwidth and packet drop metrics.

Guided learning

Learn SNMP Exporter by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of SNMP Exporter

SNMP Exporter parses hardware MIB modules into clean Prometheus gauge and counter timeseries.

Quickstart

bash
1docker run -d -p 9116:9116 prom/snmp-exporter:latest

SNMP Exporter is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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SNMP Exporter FAQs

SNMP Exporter is listed as a Security tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

SNMP Exporter is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

SNMP Exporter is listed as an alternative to LogicMonitor. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.