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+###
+# Description: This file utilized by openolt_dev_mgmt_daemon_process_watchdog script
+#              read the watchdog config
+#
+###
+
+# Enable watchdog or not. yes to enable, no or other string to disable.
+enable_watchdog=no
+
+# watchdog startup timer - this is the time watchdog waits before starting
+# to monitor the openolt and dev_mgmt_daemon process when working in
+# out-of-band mode. This gives the buffer time for openolt and dev_mgmt_daemon
+# processes to start for the first time after OLT boot.
+watchdog_startup_timer=30