RS-232-like MIB Required Implementation

Todd Short <short@microcom.com> Mon, 29 June 1992 12:38 UTC

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From: Todd Short <short@microcom.com>
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To: char-mib@pa.dec.com
Subject: RS-232-like MIB Required Implementation

I have an April 1992 copy of RFC-1317 "Definitions of Managed Objects for
RS-232-like Hardware Devices".  The RFC specifically states that the first
part "generic RS-232-like group" is mandatory, and that the Async and sync
group/table are mandatory if you have that type of port.  However no such
status is used for the Input or the Output Signal Table.  Are they manda-
tory if this MIB is used, or are they optional?  The RFC does not state
this.  Is there anyone who could answer this for me?
-Todd Short
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