Configuring the Ethernet Port Element for Unmanaged Devices

In the Control Center, you cannot perform the following tasks for unmanaged devices:

• Configuring the device

• Powering on the device

• Powering off the device

You can perform these tasks for unmanaged devices:

• Connect the unmanaged device to your I-Fabric

• Make visible the type and number of interfaces, if applicable, of the unmanaged device.

You must connect the unmanaged device manually before activating a farm that uses the unmanaged device. The following procedure describes configuration of the Ethernet Port by using the Editor screen in the Control Center.

Using the Unknown Device Type

If you select the device type “Unknown Device”, consider the following information.

• This is the type used for an Ethernet Port element that is upgraded from N1 Provisioning Server 3.0.

• Control Center Resource checking will not be performed for this type of device