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oamGuard
Module: Fore-Switch-MIB
OID (symbolic): Fore-Switch-MIB::oamGuard
OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.4.1.326.2.2.2.1.13.1.1.1
Node type: OBJECT-TYPE
Type: TimeStamp
Access: read-only
Description:
The value of sysUpTime the last time an OAM cell was generated/received on this board.
What is oamGuard?
This timestamp records the last time an OAM (Operation, Administration, and Maintenance) cell was sent or received on a particular switch board, measured as system uptime. OAM cells are heartbeat-like messages that verify the board is functioning and connected to the fabric. Network operators monitor this value to detect if a board has become isolated or stopped communicating, triggering automatic switchover in redundant systems.
Examples
Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.326.2.2.2.1.13.1.1.1 snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> Fore-Switch-MIB::oamGuard
Get a specific instance (index 1):
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.326.2.2.2.1.13.1.1.1.1 snmpget -v2c -c public <target> Fore-Switch-MIB::oamGuard.1
OID Breakdown
| Numeric OID | Name | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | iso | LANART-AGENT |
| 1.3 | org | BIANCA-BRICK-PPP-MIB |
| 1.3.6 | dod | BIANCA-BRICK-PPP-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1 | internet | BIANCA-BRICK-PPP-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4 | private | BIANCA-BRICK-PPP-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1 | enterprises | ANIROOT-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.326 | fore | Fore-Common-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.326.2 | systems | Fore-Common-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.326.2.2 | atmSwitch | Fore-Common-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.326.2.2.2 | software | Fore-Common-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.326.2.2.2.1 | asxd | Fore-Common-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.326.2.2.2.1.13 | guardGroup | Fore-Switch-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.326.2.2.2.1.13.1 | guardTable | Fore-Switch-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.326.2.2.2.1.13.1.1 | guardEntry | Fore-Switch-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.326.2.2.2.1.13.1.1.1 | oamGuard | Fore-Switch-MIB |