BCS-IDENT-MIB :: identLocationArea

MIB Reference — IPNetwork Monitor · Updated September 14, 2026

All MIBsBCS-IDENT-MIBidentLocationArea

identLocationArea

Module: BCS-IDENT-MIB

OID (symbolic): BCS-IDENT-MIB::identLocationArea

OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.4.1.1166.7.1.8

Node type: OBJECT-TYPE

Type: DisplayString

Access: read-write

Description: This is different from the MIB II sysLocation variable as it contains only the location area and does not describe the precise location. This contains a display string that defines the area in which the unit is installed. Location is defined by a set of three objects: 'Area', 'Rack', and 'Shelf'. These location objects cannot be determined by the unit itself, but can only be determined by the network manager. It is available to the unit for display on a front panel. Display of the location on the front panel is useful in validating the configuration established by the network manager. The unit should only allow this object to be set when it is in the 'configuration' mode. Once the Location Area has been set, it should be kept in non-volatile memory.

What is identLocationArea?

This read-write string specifies the geographic area or campus where the device is installed, different from precise rack/shelf location. Used for high-level inventory. Example: 'Building A, Floor 3' identifies the general location.

Examples

Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):

snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.1166.7.1.8
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> BCS-IDENT-MIB::identLocationArea

Get a specific instance (index 1):

snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.1166.7.1.8.1
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> BCS-IDENT-MIB::identLocationArea.1

Set instance 1 (SNMPv2c):

snmpset -v2c -c private <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.1166.7.1.8.1 s <value>

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OID Breakdown

Upper-level ancestors (6 from the standard OID tree / other modules)
Numeric OIDNameModule
1isoLANART-AGENT
1.3orgAirPair-MIB
1.3.6dodAirPair-MIB
1.3.6.1internetAirPair-MIB
1.3.6.1.4privateAirPair-MIB
1.3.6.1.4.1enterprisesAirPair-MIB
Numeric OIDNameModule
1.3.6.1.4.1.1166giBCS-IDENT-MIB
1.3.6.1.4.1.1166.7bcsBCS-IDENT-MIB
1.3.6.1.4.1.1166.7.1bcsIdentBCS-IDENT-MIB
1.3.6.1.4.1.1166.7.1.8identLocationAreaBCS-IDENT-MIB