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Definitions of Managed Objects for RS-232-like Hardware Devices
Alternative Format: Original Text Document
Network Working Group B. Stewart, Editor
Request for Comments: 1317 Xyplex, Inc.
April 1992
Definitions of Managed Objects for
RS-232-like Hardware Devices
Status of this Memo
This document specifies an IAB standards track protocol for the
Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for
improvements. Please refer to the current edition of the "IAB
Official Protocol Standards" for the standardization state and status
of this protocol. Distribution of this memo is unlimited.
1. Abstract
This memo defines a portion of the Management Information Base (MIB)
for use with network management protocols in TCP/IP based internets.
In particular, it defines objects for the management of RS-232-like
devices.
2. The Network Management Framework
The Internet-standard Network Management Framework consists of three
components. They are:
RFC 1155 which defines the SMI, the mechanisms used for describing
and naming objects for the purpose of management. RFC 1212 defines a
more concise description mechanism, which is wholly consistent with
the SMI.
RFC 1156 which defines MIB-I, the core set of managed objects for the
Internet suite of protocols. RFC 1213, defines MIB-II, an evolution
of MIB-I based on implementation experience and new operational
requirements.
RFC 1157 which defines the SNMP, the protocol used for network access
to managed objects.
The Framework permits new objects to be defined for the purpose of
experimentation and evaluation.
3. Objects
Managed objects are accessed via a virtual information store, termed
the Management Information Base or MIB. Objects in the MIB are
Character MIB Working Group