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Elements

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Overview

The Inventory Elements page in the Zequenze FLUX Portal provides a comprehensive view of all network elements and devices managed within the system. This centralized dashboard allows administrators to monitor device status, manage configurations, and perform various operations on network infrastructure components.

Key Features

  • Real-time Status Monitoring: View current operational status of all network elements
  • Advanced Filtering: Multiple filter options to quickly locate specific elements
  • Bulk Operations: Import, export, and manage multiple elements simultaneously
  • Status Tracking: Monitor changes in device states over time
  • Profile Management: View and manage device profiles and configurations

UI Elements

Navigation Bar

  • Home → Inventory → Elements breadcrumb navigation
  • Language selector (English flag icon)
  • User profile indicator showing logged-in user (la_docs@zequenze.com)
  • Organization context (org: Root)

Tab Navigation

  • General: Current active tab showing element listing
  • Status map: Tab for geographical distribution view

Search and Filter Controls

  • Search Bar: Text-based search functionality for finding specific elements
  • Import Button: Upload element configurations from external files
  • Export Button: Download element data and configurations
  • Reports Button: Generate reports on element status and performance
  • Add Button (+): Create new network elements
  • X Button: Clear current filters or selections
  • Filter Panel: Advanced filtering options on the right side with "Proceed" button

Data Displayed

The main table shows detailed information about network elements:

Column Structure

  • Name: Element identifier with clickable links and parent information
  • Status: Current operational state (Up/Down with colored indicators)
  • Profile: Associated device profile and type information with expandable details

Element Types and Status

The table displays various network elements including:

  • HUB11: Network hub (Status: Down) with parent: Región, using Cisco IOS routers Router profile
  • HUB10: Network hub (Status: Up) with parent: Región, using Mikrotik RouterOS appliances Net. appliance profile
  • OLT6, OLT5, OLT4, OLT3, OLT2: Optical Line Terminals (Status: Up) with parent: HUB, using Mikrotik RouterOS appliances Net. appliance profile
  • HUB9, HUB8, HUB7, HUB6: Additional network hubs (Status: Up) with parent: Región, using Mikrotik RouterOS appliances Net. appliance profile

Parent-Child Relationships

Elements display hierarchical relationships:

  • parent: label with linked parent element name and navigation icon (⊕)
  • Visual indication of element hierarchy within the network infrastructure

Status Indicators

  • 🟢 Green dot: Element is operational (Up)
  • 🔴 Red dot: Element is down or experiencing issues
  • Profile badges: Show device categories with detailed profile information and expandable dropdown arrows (Router, Net. appliance, etc.)

User Interactions

Search and Discovery

  • Use the search bar to find elements by name or identifier
  • Apply filters using the right-side filter panel
  • Toggle between General and Status map views
  • Clear filters using the X button
  • Navigate parent-child relationships by clicking on parent links

Element Management

  • Click on element names to access detailed configuration
  • Use bulk operations for managing multiple elements
  • Import/export configurations for backup or migration
  • Expand profile information using dropdown arrows for detailed device specifications

Status Monitoring

  • Monitor real-time status changes
  • View historical status information
  • Set up alerts for status changes

Navigation

Access Path

Home → Inventory → Elements

  • Settings: Configure element parameters
  • Configuration blocks: Manage configuration templates
  • Profiles: Define device profiles
  • Metrics: View performance data
  • Groups: Organize elements into logical groups
  • Scripts: Automation and scripting tools
  • Locations: Manage device locations
  • Credentials: Access and authentication management
  • User log: Activity tracking and audit trail

Actions Available

Individual Element Actions

  • View Details: Click element name for detailed information
  • Edit Configuration: Modify element settings
  • Status Management: Monitor and troubleshoot connectivity
  • Expand Profile Details: Use dropdown arrows to view complete profile specifications
  • Navigate Hierarchy: Click parent links to view parent element details

Bulk Operations

  • Import Elements: Upload multiple element configurations
  • Export Data: Download element information and configurations
  • Generate Reports: Create status and performance reports
  • Add New Elements: Create single or multiple network elements
  • Clear Filters: Use X button to reset current filter selections
  • Proceed: Execute batch operations on filtered results

Filtering Options

  • Active Filters: Tracking and management of applied filters
  • Status Filters: Filter by operational state
  • Profile Filters: Filter by device type or profile
  • Element Type: Filter by specific element categories

Filter Panel Options

The right-side filter panel provides advanced filtering capabilities:

  • FILTER header with close button (X) in the top-right corner
  • Proceed Button: Execute filtering operations on selected criteria (highlighted in green, appearing at the top and bottom of the panel)
  • Active filters: Shows "All hidden" with expandable management options
  • Active alert: Filter by alert status with "Any or no date/time" dropdown
  • Created: Filter by creation date with "Any or no date/time" dropdown
  • First execution: Filter by timing of first execution with "Any or no date/time" dropdown
  • Last execution: Filter by timing of last execution with "Any or no date/time" dropdown
  • Last status change: Filter by timing of status changes with "Any or no date/time" dropdown
  • Previous status change: Filter by timing of previous status changes with "Any or no date/time" dropdown

Notes/Tips

  • Performance: The page shows 59 results with pagination controls for optimal viewing
  • Real-time Updates: Status indicators provide live monitoring capabilities
  • Enhanced Filtering: Multiple time-based filters enable precise element selection based on execution history and status changes
  • Visual Feedback: Color-coded status indicators for quick assessment
  • Data Export: Use export functionality for reporting and backup purposes
  • Advanced Filtering: Proceed button enables batch operations on filtered results and is highlighted in green for clear action identification
  • Quick Reset: Use the X button to quickly clear active filters
  • Filter Panel Management: The filter panel can be closed using the X button in the top-right corner to provide more screen space for the main content
  • Status Change Tracking: Multiple status change filters enable comprehensive monitoring of device state transitions over time
  • Alert Management: Active alert filtering allows monitoring of elements with current alerts
  • Detailed Profile Information: Expandable profile dropdown arrows provide access to comprehensive device specifications and classifications
  • Hierarchical Navigation: Parent links with navigation icons enable quick traversal through the element hierarchy
  • Execution History Tracking: First and last execution filters provide insight into element activity patterns
  • Flexible Date Filtering: All time-based filters default to "Any or no date/time" for maximum flexibility
  • Dual Proceed Actions: Proceed buttons at both top and bottom of filter panel for convenient access regardless of scroll position
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