User Guide

Number Function Description
2 Rack name Rack name/link.
3 Rack view Selected rack with containment.
4 Rack name Selected rack name.
5 Flip front to back view
Use these buttons to toggle between front and back views of an asset. Note that in
back view, if an asset is front facing it is grayed in the back, and if an asset is back
facing it is grayed in the front.
Adding assets to a rack
To add assets to a rack:
1. In rack view, highlight the rack and select Devices.
2. Use the category drop-down list or click the Search button to open the detailed search dialog box.
3. Enter search criteria to one of the fields: manufacturer, product line, type or model.
4. Click Search. The Search dialog closes and a result list opens.
5. Select an asset from the list and drag the image to the rack. You may drag the asset from the list if you place
your cursor on the name. If your cursor is on the small image next to the name, it will not place.
6. Click and drag the asset up or down to the correct RU (rack unit) position.
7. Double-click on the asset to open it in asset view.
8. A visual image is displayed.
9. Select Properties to view the asset information.
NOTE: When mounting an asset, a border surrounds it until nearing the rack, then a green border appears where the asset can be
dropped. If a particular asset cannot be placed, the green border is not visible in the rack.
10. To rotate or change the back/front view before placing assets into a rack, shelf space or zero U space, click
Flip or Rotate located in the shape information area.
NOTE: In rack view, asset name, manufacturer and model number are displayed as a tool tip by holding the mouse over an asset.
To delete an asset from a rack:
1. Click on the asset, select Edit - Delete from the menu options.
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Click the Delete button on the asset. A confirmation message prompts you to delete the selected items.
2. Click Yes to delete the rack.
3. If you select Delete, the racks are removed from the floor plan and added to unplaced assets.
4. To permanently delete a rack, select Unplaced Assets pane, search for the asset, then delete it.
Adding assets to racks with different configurations
In this view, assets can be mounted in a rack with the following configurations.
• front-mounted, front-facing.
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