This read-write object sets the desired state, up or down, for LNM (LAN Network Manager) on the switch, as configured by the operator. Setting this is the administrative half of the LNM control loop, with the switch's agent working to bring the actual state (lnmOperStatus) into line with whatever is set here. For example, an admin disabling token-ring management features on a switch that no longer needs LNM would set this to down, then confirm lnmOperStatus eventually reflects down as well.