With IPHost Network Monitor you can run simple snmp requests against a Cisco device in your network.
docsDevEvText
DOCSIS Device Ev Text
1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.5.8.1.7
Provides a human-readable description of the event, including all relevant context (interface numbers, etc.).
Back to DOCS-CABLE-DEVICE-MIB MIB page.
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