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Claim a device

Claim devices to centralize management, enable real-time health monitoring, and gain full control over your infrastructure from one single dashboard.

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Claiming a device in Cisco Intersight connects your physical or virtual infrastructure to the Intersight platform for centralized management. [1] To claim a device, you navigate to the System section in Intersight, select Targets, and then click Claim a New Target to begin the process.

The general steps to claim a new target are:

  1. Log in to your Cisco Intersight account and go to System > Targets.
  2. Click Claim a New Target and select the target type that matches your device (for example, a UCS domain, HyperFlex cluster, or standalone server).
  3. Enter the required Device ID and Claim Code, which are obtained from the device's local management interface (such as the Intersight Device Connector).
  4. Click Claim to complete the process and add the device as a managed target in Intersight.

Once claimed, the device appears in the Targets list and can be managed, monitored, and configured through the Intersight portal. [1] The Device Connector, which is embedded in Cisco devices, facilitates the secure connection between the device and the Intersight cloud service.

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  1. Cisco Intersight Help Center
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