MIB Reference Manual (Version 3.0)

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MIB-II Object Types
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The Interfaces Group
Implementation of the Interfaces group is mandatory for all systems.
ifNumber
Syntax Integer
Access Read-only
Status Mandatory
Description The number of network interfaces (regardless of their current state) present on this system.
Note: When running FCIP, the return value is always 3. If not running FCIP, the value is 2.
Interfaces Table
The Interfaces table contains information on the entity's interfaces. Each interface is thought of as
being attached to a subnetwork. Note that this term should not be confused with subnet which
refers to an addressing partitioning scheme used in the Internet suite of protocols.
ifTable
Syntax Sequence of IfEntry
Access Not accessible
Status Mandatory
Description A list of interface entries. The number of entries is given by the value of ifNumber.
ifEntry [ifTable]
Syntax IfEntry
Access Not accessible
Status Mandatory
Description An interface entry containing objects at the subnetwork layer and below, for a particular interface.
Index ifIndex