Track Device Window

The Track Device window allows you to track a device based on the device's serial number or MAC address. This allows you to view a history of device attributes, and monitor any changes made to the device. The table entries are based on the device's archived configuration files -- there will be one entry for each saved configuration file.

Use the table options and tools to find, filter, sort, print, and export information in a table and customize table settings. You can access the Table Tools through a right-mouse click on a column heading or anywhere in the table body, or by clicking the Table Tools  button in the upper left corner of the table (if you have the row count column displayed). For more information, see the Table Tools Help topic.

To access this window, select a single device in the left-panel Network Elements tree, and select Tools > Track Device. When the window opens, the information for that device will be displayed. If you have not performed an archive on that device, the table will be empty and you will see a message that says "No database entries found."

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Track By:
Use the drop-down list to select whether you want to search for a device based on serial number or MAC address.
Value:
Enter the serial number or MAC address, depending on what you selected in the Track By field.
Diff
A yellow Diff icon   in this column signifies a change has been detected in the device attributes for this configuration and the previous configuration.
Device Name
Displays the device display name (IP address, System Name, or Nickname) as configured in the Suite-Wide Data Display Format Options window.
IP Address
Displays the device IP address.
MAC Address
Media Access Connection (hardware) address of the device.
Chassis Slot
The slot number in the chassis where the device resides. N-Series devices and devices that do not reside in a chassis, display a value of N/A.
BootPROM Version
Shows the current version of Boot PROM installed in the device.
Firmware Version
Shows the current firmware version installed in the device.
Serial Number
A unique number assigned to the device by the manufacturer.
Device Type
The device's model number or hardware type.
Asset Tag
A unique asset number assigned to the device for inventory tracking purposes.
CPU
The name of the device's processor (Central Processing Unit).
Memory
The device's total installed local memory, DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), reported in megabytes (MB).
Last Status
The device's last known connection status (Contact or No Contact) and, therefore, its ability to respond to SNMP requests.
System Description
Description of the piece of equipment, usually including the model number and firmware revision number. The firmware revision typically displays a revision number, then a date.
Chassis ID
The ID assigned to the chassis where the device resides.
Alert Description
Explains the significance of the Diff icon.
Date
Displays the date and time the configuration was saved.
Track Button
Searches for device information based on the serial number or MAC address specified in the Track By field.

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