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eqlifDescr
Module: EQLIPADDR-MIB
OID (symbolic): EQLIPADDR-MIB::eqlifDescr
OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.9.2.1.1
Node type: OBJECT-TYPE
Type: DisplayString
Access: read-write
Description: This field provides a writable area for a manager to enter user specific data pertaining to the interface referred by this instance of ifIndex
What is eqlifDescr?
This is a free-text label a manager can set to describe the interface referenced by this row's index. It exists purely for administrative annotation, letting an admin record a friendly note rather than working from a raw interface number. An admin might set it to "Uplink to switch A" so anyone browsing the interfaces table immediately understands the cabling context.
Examples
Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.9.2.1.1 snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> EQLIPADDR-MIB::eqlifDescr
Get a specific instance (index 1):
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.9.2.1.1.1 snmpget -v2c -c public <target> EQLIPADDR-MIB::eqlifDescr.1
Set instance 1 (SNMPv2c):
snmpset -v2c -c private <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.9.2.1.1.1 s <value>
SNMPv3 example:
snmpget -v3 -l authPriv -u snmpv3-user -a SHA -A "AuthPassword1" -x AES -X "PrivPassword1" <target> eqlifDescr.1
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OID Breakdown
Upper-level ancestors (7 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 |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740 | equalLogic | EQUALLOGIC-SMI |
| Numeric OID | Name | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.9 | eqlipaddrModule | EQLIPADDR-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.9.2 | eqlifTable | EQLIPADDR-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.9.2.1 | eqlifEntry | EQLIPADDR-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.9.2.1.1 | eqlifDescr | EQLIPADDR-MIB |