This variable provides the state of the sub-agent. When the sub-agent is started the state is 'init'. Once the sub-agent has read it's configuration files, but has not registered with the master , the state is 'load'. After the 'load' state the sub-agent goes into 'active' state. In this state the sub-agent has registered with the master agent and would respond to any requests from the master agent and can also generate traps.