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agentAction
Module: BSDUNIX-MIB
OID (symbolic): BSDUNIX-MIB::agentAction
OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.4.1.4.1.3
Node type: OBJECT-TYPE
Type: INTEGER
Access: read-write
Description: A control variable used to trigger an action by the agent. When read, this variable always returns the value other(1).
When set, this variable causes the agent to undertake the indicated action:
coldStart - initiate a coldStart (restart the agent)
dumpPartyDB - force dump of party database
terminate - terminate the agent
warmStart - send a warmStart trap to all managers
debugOn - turns on debugging in the agent
debugOff - turns off debugging in the agent
What is agentAction?
A read-write control variable that allows a management station to trigger specific actions on the SNMP agent, such as initiating a coldStart; when read it always returns 'other(1)'. Writing an action value causes the agent to execute the corresponding operation, making this a command interface for remote agent control.
Examples
Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.4.1.3 snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> BSDUNIX-MIB::agentAction
Get a specific instance (index 1):
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.4.1.3.1 snmpget -v2c -c public <target> BSDUNIX-MIB::agentAction.1
Set instance 1 (SNMPv2c):
snmpset -v2c -c private <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.4.1.3.1 i <value>
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OID Breakdown
Upper-level ancestors (6 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 |
| Numeric OID | Name | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.4 | unix | BSDUNIX-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.4.1 | agents | BSDUNIX-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.4.1.3 | agentAction | BSDUNIX-MIB |