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Cisco Switch Devices
Step 3 Enter the name of the module in the Device Name field.
MARS maps this name to the reporting IP address. This name is used in topology maps, queries, and in
the Security and Monitoring Device list. For modules that support the discovery operation, such as router
and firewall modules, MARS renames this field's value to match the name discovered in the device
configuration, which typically uses the hostname.domain format.
(Optional) To enable MARS to discover settings from this device, enter the administrative IP address in
Step 4
the Access IP field.
To learn more about the access IP address, its role, and dependencies, see
Reporting IP, and Interface Settings, page
Enter the IP address of the interface that publishes syslog messages, SNMP notifications, NetFlow
Step 5
MIBs, or any combination of the three, in the Reporting IP field.
To learn more about the reporting IP address, its role, and dependencies, see
Reporting IP, and Interface Settings, page
If you entered an address in the Access IP field, select TELNET, SSH, or FTP from the Access Type
Step 6
list, and continue with the procedure that matches your selection:
Configure Telnet Access for Devices in MARS, page 2-11
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Configure SSH Access for Devices in MARS, page 2-12
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• Configure FTP Access for Devices in MARS, page 2-12
For more information on determining the access type, see
(Optional) To enable MARS to retrieve MIB objects for this reporting device, enter the device's
Step 7
read-only community string in the SNMP RO Community field.
Before you can specify the SNMP RO string, you must define an access IP address. MARS uses the
SNMP RO string to read MIBs related to a reporting device's CPU usage, network usage, and device
anomaly data and to discover device and network settings .
Step 8 (Optional) To enable MARS to monitor this device for anomalous resource usage, select Yes from the
Monitor Resource Usage list.
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Selecting the Access Type, page
Configuring Router and Switch Devices
Understanding Access IP,
Understanding Access IP,
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