# SpecificType

Defines the SNMPv1 specific trap number.

This parameter applies to omsnmp: SNMP Trap Output Module.

Name:

  SpecificType

Scope:

  module

Type:

  integer

Default:

  module=0

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  at least 7.3.0, possibly earlier

## Description

This is the specific trap number. This configuration parameter is used for SNMPv1 only. It has no effect if SNMPv2 is used.

## Module usage

    action(type="omsnmp" specificType="0")

### Legacy names (for reference)

Historic names/directives for compatibility. Do not use in new configs.

- $actionsnmpspecifictype — maps to SpecificType (status: legacy)

## See also

See also omsnmp: SNMP Trap Output Module.

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