Add New Host Switch

HSW_ADD

This function allows the administrator to add a host switch to the database. To add a host switch to the database, click the Add new host switch option from the Host Switches drop-down menu. The Add Host Switch screen is displayed in the Functionality area of the screen.

The administrator enters data for the new host switch in the following fields:

HSW_ID

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Identifier – Any naming convention can be used for the identifier of a host switch. It must be alphanumeric and cannot contain any spaces.

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Name – Enter the full name of the host switch.

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Address – IP address used to associate service requests with a specific host switch.

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Status – The host switch may be active or disabled.

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Miscellaneous – Any desired miscellaneous text information can be entered for the host switch.

If all the information is entered correctly, click the Next button. If the host switch is successfully added to the database, the Add Switch Host Confirmation message appears on the screen. Note: The identifier for the selected host switch is displayed in the Switch field in the Summary area of the Omnixx Console Interface screen.

Click the OK button to display the Add Host Switch Complete message.

By clicking the OK button, the administrator returns to the Omnixx Console Host Switches Main Menu screen.