Cisco Active Network Abstraction User Guide, 3.6.6 - Viewing Device Properties [Cisco Active Network Abstraction]

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Viewing Device Properties

Viewing the Properties of a Device

Viewing VNE Properties

Viewing Device Properties

These topics describe how to view the properties of a device in any mapped network and also provides a description of these device properties:

•Viewing the Properties of a Device, describes how to view the properties of a selected device.

•Viewing VNE Properties, describes how to view information about the VNE.

Viewing the Properties of a Device

Cisco ANA NetworkVision enables you to view the properties of a selected device using the Properties dialog box. For example, you can view the vendor and location of a device.

To view device properties:

Step 1 Right-click a device in the tree pane, map pane, or device view, and choose Properties.

The Properties dialog box is displayed.

Figure 10-1 Properties Dialog Box

The device icon and name are displayed at the top of the Properties dialog box. In addition, the severity of the selected network device is displayed using the severity colors palette. The following fields are displayed in the Properties dialog box:

•Vendor—The vendor name, as defined in the device's MIB.

•Product—The product name of the device, as defined in the device's MIB, for example, Router.

•IP Address—The IP address used for managing the device.

•System Name—The name of the device, as defined in the device's MIB.

•Up Since—The date and time when the device was last reset.

•Contact—The name of the contact person for the device, as defined in the device's MIB.

•Location—The physical location of the device, as defined in the device's MIB.

•Software Version—The details of the software version.

•System Description—A description of the system taken from the device.

•Element Type—The device type (manufacturer name), for example, Cisco 7200.

The VNE button displayed in the Properties dialog box opens the VNE Properties dialog box. You can edit the VNE's properties, enabling you to start and stop the VNE, perform maintenance, and configure polling rates. For more information, see the Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.6.6 Administrator Guide.

Step 2 To close the device Properties dialog box, click .

Viewing VNE Properties

Click the VNE icon to view more information about the VNE.

For more information about VNE Management, such as adding new VNEs to a network and modifying the status of a VNE, see the Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.6.6 Administrator Guide.

	Cisco Active Network Abstraction User Guide, 3.6.6
	Viewing Device Properties
Cisco Active Network Abstraction User Guide, 3.6.6 Preface Overview Cisco ANA Client Overview Working with the NetworkVision Client Working with the EventVision Client Fault Management Understanding Fault Management Causality Correlation and Root Cause Analysis Advanced Correlation Scenarios Working with Unmanaged Segments Device and Network Management Working with NetworkVision Maps Using PathTracer to Diagnose Problems Viewing Device Properties Viewing Network Device Inventory Working with Business Tags Event Management Tracking Faults Using EventVision Working with Links Working with Tickets Troubleshooting Faults Supported Service Alarms Source OIDs of Alarms Generated by Cisco ANA Event and Alarm Configuration Parameters Appendices Icon Reference Error Reference Index	Download this chapter Viewing Device Properties Download the complete book Cisco Active Network Abstraction User Guide, 3.6.6 (PDF) (PDF - 7 MB) Feedback Table Of Contents Viewing Device Properties Viewing the Properties of a Device Viewing VNE Properties Viewing Device Properties These topics describe how to view the properties of a device in any mapped network and also provides a description of these device properties: •Viewing the Properties of a Device, describes how to view the properties of a selected device. •Viewing VNE Properties, describes how to view information about the VNE. Viewing the Properties of a Device Cisco ANA NetworkVision enables you to view the properties of a selected device using the Properties dialog box. For example, you can view the vendor and location of a device. To view device properties: Step 1 Right-click a device in the tree pane, map pane, or device view, and choose Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. Figure 10-1 Properties Dialog Box The device icon and name are displayed at the top of the Properties dialog box. In addition, the severity of the selected network device is displayed using the severity colors palette. The following fields are displayed in the Properties dialog box: •Vendor—The vendor name, as defined in the device's MIB. •Product—The product name of the device, as defined in the device's MIB, for example, Router. •IP Address—The IP address used for managing the device. •System Name—The name of the device, as defined in the device's MIB. •Up Since—The date and time when the device was last reset. •Contact—The name of the contact person for the device, as defined in the device's MIB. •Location—The physical location of the device, as defined in the device's MIB. •Software Version—The details of the software version. •System Description—A description of the system taken from the device. •Element Type—The device type (manufacturer name), for example, Cisco 7200. The VNE button displayed in the Properties dialog box opens the VNE Properties dialog box. You can edit the VNE's properties, enabling you to start and stop the VNE, perform maintenance, and configure polling rates. For more information, see the Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.6.6 Administrator Guide. Step 2 To close the device Properties dialog box, click . Viewing VNE Properties Click the VNE icon to view more information about the VNE. For more information about VNE Management, such as adding new VNEs to a network and modifying the status of a VNE, see the Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.6.6 Administrator Guide.
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