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cnt2IfDescr
Module: CNT21-MIB
OID (symbolic): CNT21-MIB::cnt2IfDescr
OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.4.1.333.2.1.2.2.1.3
Node type: OBJECT-TYPE
Type: DisplayString
Access: read-only
Description: A textual string containing information about the interface. This string should include the name of the manufacturer, the product name and the version of the hardware interface.
What is cnt2IfDescr?
This DisplayString holds a description of the interface that is expected to include the manufacturer, product name, and hardware version. An administrator uses it to identify exactly what card or interface model is installed without needing to physically inspect the chassis. For example, cnt2IfDescr might read something like an IBM ESCON adapter with a specific hardware revision, letting the admin confirm the card type remotely before ordering a replacement.
Examples
Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.333.2.1.2.2.1.3 snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> CNT21-MIB::cnt2IfDescr
Get a specific instance (index 1):
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.333.2.1.2.2.1.3.1 snmpget -v2c -c public <target> CNT21-MIB::cnt2IfDescr.1
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OID Breakdown
Upper-level ancestors (9 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 |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.333 | cnt | CNT2-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.333.2 | cnt2 | CNT2-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.333.2.1 | cnt2Mib2 | CNT2-MIB |
| Numeric OID | Name | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.333.2.1.2 | cnt2Interfaces | CNT21-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.333.2.1.2.2 | cnt2IfTable | CNT21-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.333.2.1.2.2.1 | cnt2IfEntry | CNT21-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.333.2.1.2.2.1.3 | cnt2IfDescr | CNT21-MIB |