An address pool has SNMP thresholds associated with it that enable the local address server to signal SNMP traps when certain conditions exist. These thresholds include high utilization threshold and abated utilization threshold. If a pool’s outstanding addresses exceed the high utilization threshold and the SNMP trap signaling is enabled, SNMP is notified. Likewise, when a pool’s utilization drops below the abated threshold utilization threshold, SNMP is notified.