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sysDescr
Module: RFC-1213-MIB
OID (symbolic): RFC-1213-MIB::sysDescr
OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.1
Node type: OBJECT-TYPE
Type: DisplayString
Access: read-only
Description: A textual description of the entity. This value should include the full name and version identification of the system's hardware type, software operating-system, and networking software. It is mandatory that this only contain printable ASCII characters.
Examples
Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.1 snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> RFC-1213-MIB::sysDescr
Get a specific instance (index 1):
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.1.1 snmpget -v2c -c public <target> RFC-1213-MIB::sysDescr.1
Example output:
SNMPv2-MIB::sysDescr.0 = STRING: Linux dashboard 6.8.0-134-generic #134-Ubuntu SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Fri Jun 26 18:43:11 UTC 2026 x86_64
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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 |
| 1.3.6.1.2 | mgmt | AXON-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1 | mib_2 | AXON-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.1 | system | AIMOS |
| Numeric OID | Name | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.1 | sysDescr | RFC-1213-MIB |