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axSwitchStatsUnknownProtoDrop
Module: A10-AX-MIB
OID (symbolic): A10-AX-MIB::axSwitchStatsUnknownProtoDrop
OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.4.1.22610.2.4.3.16.9
Node type: OBJECT-TYPE
Type: INTEGER
Access: read-only
Description: Number of packets dropped because the protocol was unknown.
What is axSwitchStatsUnknownProtoDrop?
This counter measures packets dropped due to unrecognized protocol types that the device cannot process. Engineers monitor it to detect unusual traffic patterns or protocol anomalies. Low values show normal traffic; spikes like 5,000 indicate unexpected or malicious protocols.
Examples
Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.22610.2.4.3.16.9 snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> A10-AX-MIB::axSwitchStatsUnknownProtoDrop
Get a specific instance (index 1):
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.22610.2.4.3.16.9.1 snmpget -v2c -c public <target> A10-AX-MIB::axSwitchStatsUnknownProtoDrop.1
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OID Breakdown
Upper-level ancestors (8 from the standard OID tree / other modules)
| Numeric OID | Name | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | iso | LANART-AGENT |
| 1.3 | org | AirPair-MIB |
| 1.3.6 | dod | AirPair-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1 | internet | AirPair-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4 | private | AirPair-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1 | enterprises | AirPair-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.22610 | a10 | A10-COMMON-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.22610.2 | a10Mgmt | A10-COMMON-MIB |
| Numeric OID | Name | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.22610.2.4 | axMgmt | A10-AX-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.22610.2.4.3 | axApp | A10-AX-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.22610.2.4.3.16 | axSwitchStats | A10-AX-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.22610.2.4.3.16.9 | axSwitchStatsUnknownProtoDrop | A10-AX-MIB |