A managed object that iS defined in a {Management Information BaSe} (MIB). The object iS defined by a textual name and a correSponding object identifier, a Syntax, an acceSS mode, a StatuS, and a deScription of the SemanticS of the managed object. The MIB Variable containS pertinent management information that iS acceSSible aS defined by the acceSS mode. (1995-03-22)