This object indicates the status of this entry. other(1) - this entry is currently in use, but the conditions under which it will remain so differ from the following values. invalid(2) - writing this value to the object removes the corresponding entry. permanent(3) - this entry is currently in use and will remain so after the next reset of the bridge. deleteOnReset(4) - this entry is currently in use and will remain so until the next reset of the bridge. deleteOnTimeout(5) - this entry is currently in use and will remain so until it is aged out. The value of this object MUST be retained across reinitializations of the management system.