How to Manually Add KVMs to NodeGrid via CLI

How to Manually Add KVMs to NodeGrid via CLI

Access your NodeGrid via telnet, ssh, or console, and log in as admin.

Then, type the following commands to add a KVM device to NodeGrid:

[admin@nodegrid /]# add /settings/devices/

[admin@nodegrid {devices}]# set name=<kvm>

[admin@nodegrid {devices}]# set ip_address=<kvm_IP>

[admin@nodegrid {devices}]# set type=<TAB>

cimc_ucs                             idrac6            kvm_mpu           pdu_raritan

console_server_acs              ilo                  netapp                 pdu_servertech

console_server_acs6000       ilom               pdu_apc               virtual_console_kvm

console_server_lantronix       imm              pdu_baytech         virtual_console_vmware

console_server_opengear      ipmi_1.5        pdu_enconnex             

device_console                     ipmi_2.0        pdu_mph2                 

drac                                     kvm_dsr      pdu_pm3000               

[admin@nodegrid {devices}]# set type=<kvm_xxxx>

[admin@nodegrid {devices}]# set username= <admin_user>

[admin@nodegrid {devices}]# set credential=set_now

[admin@nodegrid {devices}]# set password= <admin_user_password>

[admin@nodegrid {devices}]# set mode=enabled

[admin@nodegrid {devices}]# save


Note: hitting <TAB> completes the command and show possible options

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