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Displaying the Devices In a PDSN Device Group
Using Inventory
Inventory, or the Inventory Collector software component of PDSN SM, interfaces with the Device Credentials Repository (DCR) to discover and obtain information about PDSN devices in the Cisco Mobile Exchange network.
PDSN SM synchronizes with the DCR to keep the inventory updated. Although this does not occur automatically, you can synchronize the PDSN SM with any changes in DCR by invoking the Get Latest from DCR button from Inventory > Group Mgmt > List Devices.
You can initiate inventory data collection when you create, delete, or modify the credentials of an PDSN device.
This chapter provides information on:
Inventory Tasks
You can use the Inventory tab to perform these tasks:
Table 3-1 PDSN SM Inventory Tasks
Group Mgmt
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View all devices in a PDSN device group
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List Devices
View all PDSN devices available on DCR
Managing PDSN Device Groups
Before you can enable service-activation, you must categorize device entities into a logical group. After you select a group, you can download the service-activation configurations to all the devices in the group.
To manage device groups from PDSN SM inventory, choose Inventory > Group Mgmt. The Available Groups dialog box appears with a list of all the PDSN device groups. Click any column heading to sort the list.
The columns in the Available Groups dialog box are:
If you change the version, type, or image of any PDSN device, you must:
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You can use the Available Groups dialog box to perform these tasks:
List
View all devices in a PDSN device group. (See Displaying the Devices In a PDSN Device Group.)
Execute (without selecting a group)
Create a new PDSN device group. (See Creating a PDSN Device Group.)
Execute (after selecting a group)
Modify an existing PDSN device group. (See Modifying a PDSN Device Group.)
Delete
Delete a PDSN device group. See Deleting a PDSN Device Group.)
Configuring Two Device Groups Simultaneously
You cannot perform operations on two device groups at the same time within the same login session. If you want to perform operations on two device groups simultaneously, open two Internet Explorer browser sessions and log in to CiscoWorks in each window. Access the Service Manager from each browser window and perform the simultaneous operations on the separate groups.
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Displaying the Devices In a PDSN Device Group
To display the devices in a group:
Step 1
The Available Groups dialog box appears with a list of all the PDSN device groups.
Step 2
A window displays all device in that group.
The fields in this popup window are:
Display Name
Display name of the device.
Host Name
Name of the host for the device.
IP Address
IP address of the device.
In the display, the master device is designated by an asterisk (*). Click any column heading to sort the list.
Creating a PDSN Device Group
To create a new device group:
Step 1
The Available Groups dialog box appears.
Step 2
The Select Devices window appears. You can now select devices for the new group. Click any column heading to sort the list.
The fields in this popup window are:
Step 3
For more information on the DCR, see the "Managing Device and Credentials" section in the User Guide for CiscoWorks Common Services 3.0.
Step 4
The Select Master Device window appears with all selected devices.
Step 5
To cancel this action, click Cancel.
An information message appears, and the new group appears in the list.
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Modifying a PDSN Device Group
To modify a device group:
Step 1
The Available Groups dialog box appears.
Step 2
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Group has inactive members <member-device>. Proceeding with group modification will delete these devices from the group. Press Cancel if you don't want to change the group members.
This message appears when you delete a device from the DCR or modify the display name of the device in the DCR.The Select Devices window appears. Use this window to add devices or remove them from the group. Click any column heading to sort the list.
The fields in this popup window are:
Step 3
For more information on the DCR, see the "Managing Device and Credentials" section in the User Guide for CiscoWorks Common Services 3.0.
Step 4
The Select Master Device window displays all selected devices.
Step 5
To cancel this action, click Cancel.
A notification message appears after you modify the group.
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Deleting a PDSN Device Group
To delete a device group:
Step 1
The Available Groups dialog box appears.
Step 2
A confirmation message appears after you delete the group.
Listing PDSN Devices
Use this function to list all the devices in the PDSN SM inventory. You can also get the latest update from the DCR.
Step 1
A window displays all the PDSN devices in the PDSN SM inventory. Click any column heading to sort the list.
The fields in this popup window are:
Step 2
For more information on the DCR, see the "Managing Device and Credentials" section in the User Guide for CiscoWorks Common Services 3.0.
