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The pre-defined argument list provided lists the argument symbols for data NetSight
Element Manager can extract from the central node database for any node against which
TIP
the selected executable will be launched. Using these symbols allows you to configure a
Node Class that can be used for many individual devices. You can also choose to enter
specific argument information in the Argument List field (such as a specific community
name instead of %C, the symbol representing community name information stored in the
database); note, however, that this restricts the use of the Node Class you are configuring
to nodes which match the specific argument value you have entered.
3. In the Argument List field, add any flags or other command line elements
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to add additional arguments as desired. Note
5. If you want any arguments deleted from the field, delete them from the
6. When the argument list contains all of the arguments you need, click OK. The
Information NetSight Element Manager can extract about a selected node from the central
node database includes:
%I
%O
%N
%C
%H
Flags accepted by executables located in \NetSight Element Manager x.x\bin include the
following:
chmgr32.exe
Editing Node Class Properties
required or permitted by your selected executable. For example, Chassis
Manager knows that a /i flag indicates that an IP address will follow; /c
indicates that a community name value will follow. (See below for a list of the
flags recognized by some common NetSight Element Manager applications.)
that the Build window automatically adds a space ("
argument you add.
Argument List field or from the Arguments list box; any deletion in one field
will automatically be reflected in the other.
Arguments field of the Node Class page will contain the argument list you
have created.
inserts Device IP from database
inserts Device's sysOID from database
inserts Device Name from database
inserts Community Name from database
inserts the window handle value of the active window
Chassis Manager application for device management
/i=<ip address>
/c=<community string>
/p=<.dmf or .mmp file> (for SmartSwitch/MultiSwitch chassis view)
/f=<ip address> /c=<community string> (in conjunction with a .dmf or
.mmp file, allows users to select from among those files which contain
the noted IP address)
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