Object Type: Switch#
The Switch object type documents network switches at Layer 2 and Layer 3. Switches are central network components that connect devices in a LAN.
Usage#
- Network Infrastructure: Document all switches with manufacturer, model, and firmware version.
- Port Management: Record all switch ports with VLAN assignment, speed, and connected devices.
- VLAN Configuration: Link switches with the VLANs they carry.
- Stacking: Document switch stacks and their member switches.
Assigned Categories#
Global Categories#
- Connectors
- Service Assignment
- Interface
- Accounting
- Operating System
- General
- Contact Assignment
- Location
- Model
- Form Factor
- Power Consumer
- Network Port
- Network
- Port
- Port Overview
- Logical Ports
- Manual Assignment
- Emergency Plan Assignment
- Host Address
- File Assignment
- Software Assignment
- Logbook
- Access Credentials
- Object Image
- VRRP Membership
- Invoice
- Cabling
Specific Category#
The specific category for this object type is Switch.
Technical Reference#
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Object Type Constant | C__OBJTYPE__SWITCH |
| Group | Hardware |