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ifOutOctets
Module: IF-MIB
OID (symbolic): IF-MIB::ifOutOctets
OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.16
Node type: OBJECT-TYPE
Type: Counter32
Access: read-only
Description: The total number of octets transmitted out of the interface, including framing characters.
Discontinuities in the value of this counter can occur at re-initialization of the management system, and at other times as indicated by the value of ifCounterDiscontinuityTime.
What is ifOutOctets?
This OID counts total bytes sent out from a network interface including all overhead (framing). It's a standard counter used on every network device. Check this to monitor outbound traffic volume, detect unusual activity, or verify interface functionality.
Examples
Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.16 snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> IF-MIB::ifOutOctets
Get a specific instance (index 1):
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.16.1 snmpget -v2c -c public <target> IF-MIB::ifOutOctets.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 |
| 1.3.6.1.2 | mgmt | AXON-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1 | mib_2 | AXON-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.2 | interfaces | CHECKPOINT-MIB-2 |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2 | ifTable | CHECKPOINT-MIB-2 |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1 | ifEntry | CHECKPOINT-MIB-2 |
| Numeric OID | Name | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.16 | ifOutOctets | IF-MIB |