Property reference

glide.discovery.switch_interface_types

The glide.discovery.switch_interface_types property specifies which interface types are recognized in network discovery. Admins should review this setting to ensure devices are classified correctly, particularly for those with routing capabilities.

Default
7,8,9,26,53,62,69,71,78,115,117,209
Type
string
Application
Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? This property defines a list of interface types that are considered for network discovery, influencing how devices are classified based on their interfaces.
What area does it affect? Network discovery classification
What does the default mean? The default value is "7,8,9,26,53,62,69,71,78,115,117,209", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed.
When should you review it? Review this property when configuring network discovery settings or troubleshooting device classifications.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.discovery.switch_interface_types
Sys ID e80f88e10ab3015500ec490505581e76
Type string
Application Global
Default value 7,8,9,26,53,62,69,71,78,115,117,209
Description <b>Switch interface types:</b> List of interface types (comma-separated) that will be considered Interface type numbers are defined in the SNMP MIB-2, specifically in OID 1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.3. Devices with any interface types that do <i>not</i> appear in this list will be classified as routers (if they have routing capability). A complete list of the interface type numbers may be found on the <a href="http://www.iana.org/assignments/smi-numbers" target="_blank">IANA web site</a>, in the section "ifType definitions".
Updated 2011-11-01 12:39:52

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

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Context preview Snippet 1
... default interface types include Ethernet, 802.11, and Token Ring types. Interface type numbers are defined in the SNMP MIB-2, specifically in OID 1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.3. • Type: string • Default value: 6,117,9,71,209 glide.discovery.switch_interface_types Switch interface types: A comma-separated list of interface types that are considered. Interface type numbers are defined in the SNMP MIB-2, specifically in OID 1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.3. Devices with any interface types ...

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