TCP-MIB :: tcpHCInSegs

MIB Reference — IPNetwork Monitor · Updated September 14, 2026

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tcpHCInSegs

Module: TCP-MIB

OID (symbolic): TCP-MIB::tcpHCInSegs

OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.2.1.6.17

Node type: OBJECT-TYPE

Type: Counter64

Access: read-only

Description: The total number of segments received, including those received in error. This count includes segments received

on currently established connections. This object is the 64-bit equivalent of tcpInSegs.

Discontinuities in the value of this counter are indicated via discontinuities in the value of sysUpTime.

What is tcpHCInSegs?

This 64-bit counter counts every TCP segment received by the system, including those with errors and segments on established connections, providing a high-capacity version of the older 32-bit tcpInSegs counter. It reflects total inbound TCP activity and is useful for monitoring systems that handle very high segment volumes where 32-bit counters would overflow. Network operators use this metric to track TCP traffic volume and detect unusual reception patterns.

Examples

Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):

snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.2.1.6.17
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> TCP-MIB::tcpHCInSegs

Get a specific instance (index 1):

snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.2.1.6.17.1
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> TCP-MIB::tcpHCInSegs.1

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OID Breakdown

Upper-level ancestors (7 from the standard OID tree / other modules)
Numeric OIDNameModule
1isoLANART-AGENT
1.3orgAirPair-MIB
1.3.6dodAirPair-MIB
1.3.6.1internetAirPair-MIB
1.3.6.1.2mgmtAXON-MIB
1.3.6.1.2.1mib_2AXON-MIB
1.3.6.1.2.1.6tcpCHECKPOINT-MIB-2
Numeric OIDNameModule
1.3.6.1.2.1.6.17tcpHCInSegsTCP-MIB