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sonetMediumLineType
sonet Medium Line Type
1.3.6.1.2.1.10.39.1.1.1.1.5
This variable describes the line type for this interface. The line types are Short and Long Range Single Mode fiber or Multi-Mode fiber interfaces, and coax and UTP for electrical interfaces. The value sonetOther should be used when the Line Type is not one of the listed values.
Back to SONET-MIB MIB page.
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