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eqlStoragePoolDescription
Module: EQLSTORAGEPOOL-MIB
OID (symbolic): EQLSTORAGEPOOL-MIB::eqlStoragePoolDescription
OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.16.1.1.1.8
Node type: OBJECT-TYPE
Type: DisplayString
Access: read-write
Description: This field contains a description of the storage pool.
What is eqlStoragePoolDescription?
This object stores a human-readable text description of a storage pool in Dell EqualLogic's storage array, providing context about the pool's purpose (e.g., 'production tier 1' or 'archive volumes'). It aids administrators in organizing and identifying pools across large deployments. Operators use this field for documentation and policy management in storage infrastructure.
Examples
Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.16.1.1.1.8 snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> EQLSTORAGEPOOL-MIB::eqlStoragePoolDescription
Get a specific instance (index 1):
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.16.1.1.1.8.1 snmpget -v2c -c public <target> EQLSTORAGEPOOL-MIB::eqlStoragePoolDescription.1
Set instance 1 (SNMPv2c):
snmpset -v2c -c private <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.16.1.1.1.8.1 s <value>
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.16 | eqlStoragePoolModule | EQLSTORAGEPOOL-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.16.1 | eqlStoragePoolObjects | EQLSTORAGEPOOL-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.16.1.1 | eqlStoragePoolTable | EQLSTORAGEPOOL-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.16.1.1.1 | eqlStoragePoolEntry | EQLSTORAGEPOOL-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.12740.16.1.1.1.8 | eqlStoragePoolDescription | EQLSTORAGEPOOL-MIB |