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snaNodeOperHostDescription
sna Node Operational Host Description
1.3.6.1.2.1.34.1.1.3.1.9
This value identifies the remote host currently associated with this Node. Since SSCP Id's may not be unique across hosts, the host description is required to uniquely identify the SSCP.
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