You can do the following bulk operations on the iNodes that are selected in the inventory:

• Assign or clear the configuration profile

• Initial setup

• Reboot

You can use the iNode selection box to list the names and IPv4/IPv6 address of the iNode’s that are in inventory.

You can search for any substring in the name or the IP address of the iNode using the search bar. The filtered list that is based on the search query would be displayed in the drop-down box, and you can select the iNode from the list. After you select the iNode, the current operational data of the iNode is displayed.

The operational data of the iNode is displayed in the form of scorecards. To view the operational data, complete the following steps:

1. On the iNodeManager, click Node Config.

2. Select an iNode from the drop-down list.

3. Click Dashboard. The following information is displayed by default:

   • iNode and RPD IP addresses

   • Software version and model information

   • OIB temperature

   • Lid status

   • Spectrum capture device status

   • Initial setup status

To view all the operational data, click More Details. To view the default scorecards, click Show Less.

The SubModules pane on the Node Config tab displays the description, serial number, part number, product identifier, and version of the sub-modules of the iNode.

You can view the SubModules pane by completing the following step:

1. On the iNodeManager, click the Node Config tab.

2. Select the iNode for which you want to view the settings from the drop-down list.

3. Click SubModules. Information on the following sub-modules is displayed:

   • OIB

   • Forward Amplifier

   • Reverse Amplifier

You can configure the forward segmentation, reverse segmentation, power-saving mode, and the SNMP community string on the Settings pane. You can also view and modify the general settings of the iNode and of each of the RF ports of the iNode using the Settings pane.

To view the Settings pane, complete the following steps:

1. On the iNodeManager, click the Node Config tab.

2. Select the iNode for which you want to view the settings from the drop-down list.

3. Click Settings.

If you have assigned a Node Setting Configuration Profile to the iNode, the profile name and profile information is displayed when you click the profile name.

A warning icon is displayed against settings that are different in the iNode and Node Profile. Values present in the Configuration Profile are displayed when you point to the warning icon.

You can choose to set the Lower Target Frequency and Amplitude, Upper Target Frequency and Amplitude, Wink Switch, Wink Attenuation (in dB, if the Wink Switch is set as variable), the OIB Reverse Attenuation (in dB), and enable/disable each of the RF Port on the Settings pane. You can also apply the settings that are configured on an RF Port to all the other ports of the iNode by selecting the Apply Config to all ports check box.

((UpperTargetAmplitude - LowerTargetAmplitude) * ((1215 - 54)) / 
(UpperTargetFrequency - LowerTargetFrequency)))

Note	You can set the RF parameters on the iNode only if the value of tilt is calculated to be 0–22 dBmV.

The target power at maximum frequency is also calculated, and the RF Port Config is allowed to be set on the iNode only if the target power is less than 58 dBmV.

(UpperTargetAmplitude + (tilt * (1215 - UpperTargetFrequency) / (1215 - 54)))

If you have assigned an RF Port Configuration Profile to the iNode, the profile name and profile information are displayed when the profile name is clicked.

A warning icon is displayed against settings that are different in the iNode and RF Port Profile. Values present in the Configuration Profile are displayed when you point to the warning icon.

You can query and view the Forward Path and the Reverse Path Spectrum Graph (amplitude (in dBmV) and frequency (in MHz)) of each of the RF Ports on the Forward and Reverse Path pane.

To view the Spectrum Graphs, complete the following steps:

1. On the iNodeManager, click the Node Config tab.

2. Select the iNode for which you want to view the settings from the drop-down list.

3. Click Forward and Reverse Path.

   The Forward Path Spectrum Graph displays the full range of frequencies (102–1214 MHz) by default and it refreshes every 30 seconds. You can change the refresh interval, select the sample size (in KHz), the range of frequencies, and refetch the data from the iNode. The current and the average amplitude at the frequency is displayed when you hover on the graph.

The Reverse Path Spectrum Graph displays the full range of frequencies (5–85 MHz) by default and it would refresh every 30 seconds. You can choose to change the refresh interval, select the sample size, the range of frequencies and refetch the data from the iNode. The current and the Max Hold amplitude at the frequency is displayed when you hover on the graph.

You can view the list of active alarms, and also the history of alarms for selected iNodes by using the Alarms pane.

To view the Alarms, complete the following steps:

1. On the iNodeManager, click the Node Config tab.

2. Select the iNode for which you want to view the settings from the drop-down list.

3. Click Alarms.

The Alarm History table lists the timestamp at which the alarms were set and cleared on the iNode. The table lists the active alarms as SET.

You can also choose to group the alarms based on the category, and then select each category to view the timestamps.

The Maintenance pane allows you to trigger the initial setup operation in the selected iNode, and allows you to reboot the selected iNode.

To view the Maintenance pane, complete the following steps:

1. On the iNodeManager, click the Node Config tab.

2. Choose the iNode for which you want to view the settings from the drop-down list.

3. Click Maintenance.

Initial Setup

When initial-setup is triggered, the output level of the input source is measured and the attenuators on the OIB are adjusted to optimize the input level into the forward amplifier. After successful completion, the Initial Setup Status on the Dashboard turns green (status: Normal)

Note	Before you click the Start button for the Initial Setup, set the port frequencies and levels, enable at least Port 1, and save the configuration on the RF configuration pages.

Perform the Initial Setup in the following scenarios:

• Replacing RPD or iNode

• Changing the RF band, especially when modifying high and low frequencies

• Modifying the power level from CCAP core

You can create a backup of the database, and also restore the iNode Manager to an earlier state by importing a database file by using the Database Backup and Restore pane. You can also view the results and status of the backup and restore operations that were performed earlier.

To view the Database Backup and Restore pane, complete the following steps:

1. On the iNodeManager, click the System tab.

2. Click Database Backup and Restore.

Note	The Database Import operation is possible only if the iNode Manager does not have any data. Ensure that the iNode Manager does not have any iNode and configuration profiles.

You can view the status of the bulk operations using the Bulk Operation Status pane.

To view the Bulk Operation Status, complete the following steps:

1. On the iNodeManager, click the System tab.

2. Click the Bulk Operation Status pane.

For Bulk Configuration Profile operations such as Post Profile and Assign Profile, the configuration profile name is listed in Additional Info. The table displays the status of the last 15 bulk operations carried out. The status of the operation on each iNode can be viewed by clicking the corresponding record on the table.

Click Retry to reattempt the bulk operation on the failed iNodes. The corresponding records related to the bulk operation would be updated with the retry status.

For bulk operations that might be In Progress for a long time, you can choose to click the Abort button.

You can use the Inventory tab to add, organize, and update information about the network devices. This includes non cable devices too, and hence the information to be provided is more exhaustive than in the iNode Manager’s view of the inventory.

A new iNode can be added in the inventory table or via the iNode Manager Dashboard.

Credential profiles are collections of device credentials for SNMP, and Telnet/SSH to network devices. Using credential profiles allows you to apply credential settings consistently across devices. When you add or import devices, you can specify the credential profile that the devices should use. If you must make credential changes, such as changing a device password, you can edit the profile to update the settings across all devices that use that profile.

Note	The Credential Profile is not applicable for iNode’s.

To create a Credential Profile, complete the following steps:

1. On the iNodeManager, click Inventory > Credential Profiles.

2. Click Create New.

3. Provide a profile name, username and other credentials for the profile.

   We recommend that you provide the profile with a detailed description, as it will be displayed on the Credential Profiles panel. Note that when a device is added or updated using this profile, the content you specify here is applied to the device.

4. Click Save.