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 Agents (software application) provide information from the network devices to the Managers. Network devices include workstations, routers, microwave radios, and other network components. Agents are embedded in the Mobility Access Switch firmware, unlike some devices such as servers that require the agent to be installed separately.  MIBs are used for communication between the Managers and the Agents. The OIDs of the MIBs enable the Managers and Agents to communicate specific data requests and data returns.  To ensure functionality with SNMP, MIB objects must be defined with the proper keywords, as shown in Table 4. ArubaOS Enterprise MIBs support SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3. Table 4 MIB Keywords Keyword Description Sequence Syntax Max-Access Status Description The sequence of objects of the MIB. This keyword is used mostly with entry MIB objects to list the MIB objects that exchange information. Textual conventions, such as Integer32. Defines the object accessibility:  read-only: can be retrieved but not modified  read-write: can be retrieved and modified  not-accessible: cannot be retrieved; it is for internal (device) use only  accessible-for-notify: can be retrieved when a trap message (notification) is sent Defines the status of the object:  current: up to date  deprecated: obsolete, and to be phased out in the future. A text string that describes the object. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | MIB Reference Guide MIBs Overview | 15