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title: Expression syntax for Octet String
description: Values of this syntax hold either an octet string value, or a configuration expression that evaluates to an octet string value.
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# Expression syntax for Octet String

Values of this syntax hold either an octet string value, or a configuration expression that evaluates to an octet string value.

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| *OID*         | 1.3.6.1.4.1.36733.2.1.3.3.40       |
| *Description* | Expression syntax for Octet String |
| *Origin*      | OpenDJ Directory Server            |