swNsIPA
Module: SW-MIB
OID (symbolic): SW-MIB::swNsIPA
OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2.1.1.1.7.2.1.8
Node type: OBJECT-TYPE
Type: OCTET STRING
Access: read-only
Description:
The object identifies the Initial Process Associator of the node for the entry as defined in FC-GS-2.
What is swNsIPA?
This OID stores an 8-byte identifier used in Fibre Channel storage networks to track how an element initiates communication. It helps route storage traffic to the correct initiators. Storage network operators use this to verify proper initialization of storage fabric connections.
Examples
Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2.1.1.1.7.2.1.8 snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> SW-MIB::swNsIPA
Get a specific instance (index 1):
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2.1.1.1.7.2.1.8.1 snmpget -v2c -c public <target> SW-MIB::swNsIPA.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 |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588 | bcsi | Brocade-REG-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2 | commDev | Brocade-REG-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2.1 | fibrechannel | Brocade-REG-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2.1.1 | fcSwitch | Brocade-REG-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2.1.1.1 | sw | SW-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2.1.1.1.7 | swNs | SW-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2.1.1.1.7.2 | swNsLocalTable | SW-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2.1.1.1.7.2.1 | swNsLocalEntry | SW-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2.1.1.1.7.2.1.8 | swNsIPA | SW-MIB |