Q: on SNMPWALK command

> 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