Inventory

The Inventory section allows you to add/edit/delete network switches and SoftGates (VPC gateways). Initial setup of a Netris managed network is a three step process:

1. Create Inventory Profiles.

2. Adding Switches.

3. Adding Softgates.

Note

You can also add new devices in the Topology view.

Adding Switches

Every switch needs to be added to the Netris Controller inventory. You can add new devices with the following process:

1. Navigate to Network → Inventory

2. Click the Add button

3. Fill in the fields as described below

4. Click the Add button

Add Inventory Fields - Switch

Name	Name of the device
Owner Tenant	Owner tenant of the device (usually Admin)
Description	Description of the device
Type	Select Switch
NOS	Operating system of the device; applicable to switches only
Site	Site where the devices reside
AS Number	Private AS number of the device; applicable to switches only; recommended to be assigned automatically
Profile	Inventory profile for the current device. Profiles are used for the security hardening of the devices
Main IP address	Main loopback IP address for the device. A subnet with purpose set to loopback needs to be defined in IPAM for the current site
Management IP address	Management IP address for the device. A subnet with purpose set to Management needs to be defined in IPAM for the current site
MAC address	MAC address of the device; applicable to switches only (reserved for future use)
Preliminary port count	Used for definition of topology. When the device registers with the controller the actual ports will synchronize with inventory
Add Link	Used for describing physical connections between switches and SoftGates

Example: Add a new Switch.

Note

Repeat this process to define all your switches.

Adding SoftGates

Every SoftGate node needs to be added to the Netris Controller inventory.

The installation process for SoftGate HS is described in the SoftGate HS installation section.

Topology Manager

The topology manager is used for describing and monitoring the desired network topology. Netris Switch Agents software will automatically configure the underlying network devices according to this topology and will watch against potential failures. Wire your switches in accordance with the topology view.

Adding Links

To define the links in the network:

1. Right-click on the spine switch

2. Click Create Link

3. Select the From Port and the To Port

See the example below:

Once the links have been defined, the network is automatically configured as long as physical connectivity is in place and Netris Agents can communicate with Netris Controller.

Tip

You can drag/move the units to your desired positions and click “Save positions”.