The System Group

Implementation of the System group is mandatory for all
systems.

OBJECT:
-------
sysDescr { system 1 }

Syntax:
OCTET STRING

Definition:
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.

Access:
read-only.

Status:
mandatory.


OBJECT:
-------
sysObjectID { system 2 }

Syntax:
OBJECT IDENTIFIER

Definition:
The vendor's authoritative identification of the network
management subsystem contained in the entity. This value
is allocated within the SMI enterprises subtree
(1.3.6.1.4.1) and provides an easy and unambiguous means
for determining "what kind of box" is being managed. For
example, if vendor "Flintstones, Inc." was assigned the
subtree 1.3.6.1.4.1.42, it could assign the identifier
1.3.6.1.4.1.42.1.1 to its "Fred Router".

Access:
read-only.

Status:
mandatory.