Import Data
To keep things generic nomad only uses standard MIB variables to discover network details.
rfc1213 MIB-II
rfc1493 Definitions of Managed Objects for Bridges
rfc1573 Evolution of the Interfaces Group of MIB-II
Most network routers and switches support MIB-II if they have snmp support. This is what is used gather most network details. Switches and bridges also support rfc 1493 which defines a MIB specifically for layer 2 hardware and allow nomad to grab the bridging tables from devices. rfc 1573 defines a simple extension to the interface table as provided by MIB-II, nomad only uses this mib to discover shorter names for interfaces, everything will still work fine if this MIB is not supported.