Configure a Custom Device
Complete the following steps:
1. Select System Administration > New Device and select the device from the drop-down list. Custom devices are grouped under the name of the manufacturer that you entered when you created the custom device type.
2. Configure the following settings:
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Setting |
Description |
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General Settings
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Configure the following settings: Name—If necessary, change the name of the device. Probe—Verify that the suggested Probe is correct. Mitel Performance Analytics preselects a Probe with the fewest container levels between it and the device. If needed, select a different Probe from the drop-down list. Container—If necessary, change the container where the device is located. Description—Enter a description for the device. |
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IP Networking |
In the IP Address/FQDN field, enter the address or domain name of the device. If no Probe is used, the IP address or domain name must be reachable from Mitel Performance Analytics. If a Probe is deployed, the IP address or domain name must be reachable from the Probe. |
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Fault and Performance Monitoring |
Select the Enabled check box to enable fault and performance monitoring, including CPU, memory, and disk space usage. |
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Ping DSCP |
Configure the DSCP to use for ping packets. You can choose from Best Effort (0), High Priority (46), or a variety of Assured Forwarding (AF) or Class Selector (CS) settings. |
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SNMP Configuration |
Configure the following settings: SNMP Version—SNMP v1, v2C or v3. SNMP Port Community String You must also configure SNMP on the device. |
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Interface Filters |
To enable Interface Filtering, enter the following information: Names Types See "Interface Filter Configuration" for details. |
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Maintenance Mode |
Select the Enabled check box to enable maintenance mode for the device. Enter a message to display when the device is in Maintenance Mode. |
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Device Message |
Optionally specify the device message. |
3. Click Save to save your changes.
Clicking Save automatically runs a Probe connectivity check and verifies the new configuration.