Bug ID 1603661: SysDescr value returns empty string under SNMPwalk, after performing backup/restore configuration

Last Modified: Aug 10, 2025

Affected Product(s):
F5OS F5OS-A(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
F5OS-A 1.5.0, F5OS-A 1.5.1, F5OS-A 1.5.2, F5OS-A 1.5.3, F5OS-A 1.7.0

Fixed In:
F5OS-A 1.8.0

Opened: Jul 03, 2024

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

System config backup/restore resets the system database to default. Due to this, the sysDescr in SNMP will also reset to default.

Impact

The sysDescr in SNMPwalk displays the default value.

Conditions

This occurs after performing F5OS system config backup and restore.

Workaround

Restart the snmpd docker service.

Fix Information

The SNMP sysDescr is updated to the correct value after F5OS system config backup and restore operation.

Behavior Change

Guides & references

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