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Adding Devices

Add network devices to NetStacks for centralized management and monitoring.

Manual Device Entry

Add devices one at a time through the Admin UI.

Steps

  1. Navigate to Devices in the Admin UI
  2. Click Add Device
  3. Fill in device details (name, IP/hostname, type)
  4. Select or create credentials
  5. Click Save
Tip

Use descriptive names that include location or function for easier identification.

Importing Devices

Import multiple devices from a CSV file.

CSV Format

devices.csvcsv
name,hostname,device_type,port,credential_id,tags
core-rtr-01,10.0.0.1,cisco_ios,22,default-ssh,"core,production"
dist-sw-01,10.0.0.10,cisco_nxos,22,default-ssh,"distribution,production"
fw-01,10.0.0.100,paloalto_panos,22,firewall-creds,"firewall,production"

Import Steps

  1. Navigate to Devices → Import
  2. Upload your CSV file
  3. Map columns to device fields
  4. Preview and confirm
  5. Click Import

Device Fields

FieldRequiredDescription
NameYesUnique device identifier
Hostname/IPYesConnection address
Device TypeYesPlatform (cisco_ios, juniper_junos, etc.)
PortNoSSH port (default: 22)
CredentialNoCredential from vault
TagsNoLabels for organization
LocationNoPhysical location
NotesNoAdditional information

Testing Connectivity

After adding a device, test connectivity to verify configuration.

  1. Select the device in the device list
  2. Click Test Connection
  3. Results show SSH reachability and authentication status
Note

Failed tests show detailed error messages to help troubleshoot connection issues.