Importing Switches

For switches that are deployed but not deployed with AmpCon-DC, you can import these switches so that they can be managed by AmpCon-DC.

Prerequisites

• The switches to import haven’t been managed by AmpCon-DC.

• The Hardware IDs of the switches to import have been added to the AmpCon-DC license. For more information, see Preparing Licenses.

Importing a Switch with a Global User

1. In the AmpCon-DC UI, click Service > Switch.

2. Click Import Actions, and then select Import.

3. In the IP field, enter the IP address of the switch.

4. In the System Config drop-down list, select the appropriate system configuration.

Note: The selected system configuration needs to contain the default username and password of the switch.

4. In the Fabric drop-down list, select a fabric. To add a fabric, see Managing Fabrics.

5. Click OK.

6. Optional: In the AmpCon-DC UI, click Service > Switch. Check whether the switch status is shown as Imported.

Importing a Switch with a Group User

1. In the AmpCon-DC UI, click Service > Switch.

2. Click Import Actions, and then select Import.

3. In the IP field, enter the IP address of the switch.

4. In the System Config drop-down list, select the appropriate system configuration.

Note: The selected system configuration needs to contain the default username and password of the switch.

5. In the Fabric drop-down list, select a fabric. To add a fabric, see Managing Fabrics.

6. In the Group drop-down list, select a group. To add a group, see Managing Groups.

7. Click OK.

8. Optional: In the AmpCon-DC UI, click Service > Switch. Check whether the switch status is shown as Imported.