This object indicates the current admin state of the Media Gateway. The possible admin states are: 'inService' - The MG is ready to provide service. In this state, the MG will respond to connection control requests, emit autonomous messages to MGCs as applicable, etc. 'commandedOutOfService' - The MG does not provide service and all resources have been released. In this state, the MG will not respond to any connection control requests or emit autonomous messages. 'pendingOutOfService' - This is a transitional state prior to going 'commandedOutOfService'. In this state the MG provides service but does not accept new service requests (i.e. creation of connections) will transition to 'commandedOutOfService' according to 'mgShutdownGraceTime'.