Error Responses
Table 8-2 shows the error responses that a device might return while executing the commands presented in this chapter. Consult your local documentation if these explanations do not cover your exact problem.
Table 8-2. Error Response Table
Server Responded with |
Explanation |
---|---|
Contained under subtree |
snmpwalk returns this error if you have tried going down a MIB and are already at the end, or if the tree doesn’t exist on the client. |
No response arrived before timeout |
Possible causes include invalid community name, agent is not running, or the node is inaccessible. |
Agent reported error with variable |
You are trying to set to an object with a datatype that is not the
same as (or close to) the variable’s specified type. For
example, if the variable wants a |
Missing instance value for . . . |
When you are setting a value, you must supply the entire OID and instance. A scalar object will end with zero (0) and a tabular object will end with the instance number of the object in a table. Verify that the instance number you’re using with snmpget is correct and retry your set. |
Access is denied for variable |
This may happen if you are trying to set a value on a read-only
object. Review the MIB to see what the object’s
|
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