Q: on SNMPWALK command

[cjbodine]

> Hi,
>
> I have a question for the mailer on the usage of the SNMPWALK command.
>
> is there anything in the code that could cause an intermittent
> response or no-response by tying up processes initiated by SMNPwalk?
>
> I used to get snmpwalk's output from a Network Element, but it stopped
> to responding to my request last night and I can no longer retrieve
> information from it but the other 8 i communicate with still send
> me the
> output.
>
> I got the snmpwalk output two days ago, is there something I can check
> to see if there is anything hung up or is there a command to
> refresh or
> restart this SNMP processes?
>
> I was unable to SNMPWALK consistently on the NE and there is another
> feature in this program that is called SNMP PING.  I was also
> unable to
> SNMP PING the node consistently either.
>
> However, I am able to consistently ICMP PING the node (not SNMP ping).
> Also, I have not experienced any PC problems, I also powered down the
> shelf and turned it back up without any change in the status. 
> Also, I
> switched to Communication cards between active and standby without any
> change. 
>
> Any suggestions or ideas to narrow down the problem?
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> Best Regards,
> >>CB