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sonetSectionCurrentStatus
sonet Section Current Status
1.3.6.1.2.1.10.39.1.2.1.1.1
This variable indicates the status of the interface. The sonetSectionCurrentStatus is a bit map represented as a sum, therefore, it can represent multiple defects simultaneously. The sonetSectionNoDefect should be set if and only if no other flag is set. The various bit positions are: 1 sonetSectionNoDefect 2 sonetSectionLOS 4 sonetSectionLOF
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