This object indicates the numerically lowest available index within this entity, which may be used for the value of snmpSyslogCollectorIndex in the creation of a new entry in the snmpSyslogCollectorTable. An index is considered available if the index value falls within the range of 1 to 8 and is not being used to index an existing entry in the snmpSyslogCollectorTable contained within this entity. A value of zero indicates that all of the entries in the snmpSyslogCollectorTable are currently in use. This value SHOULD only be considered a guideline for management creation of snmpSyslogCollectorEntries, there is no requirement on management to create entries based upon this index value.