User Guide

Network Map Reference

Defines the controls, visual coding, and supported outputs of the per-switch Network Map.

Note: Details may vary by deployment.

Scope

Field Type Values Default Description
Map scope Fixed One switch — Each Network Map is built from a single SNMP-audited switch.
Source data Fixed SNMP audit snapshot — The map renders from the latest SNMP audit of the switch.
Entry point Fixed Inventory > SNMP devices > Switches > (switch) > Network interfaces > Show as map — The only documented path to the map.

Controls

Control Purpose
Show as map Opens the topology view from the switch's Network interfaces tab.
Export Renders the current map to a downloadable file. Supported formats: PDF, PNG.
Floor plan upload Uploads an image to use as the map background. Replace or remove via the same control.

Visual coding

The map uses visual coding to communicate connection type and link state derived from the SNMP audit data. Coding categories observable on the map include:

  • Connection type — distinguishes the kind of link between the switch and a neighbour.
  • Link state — distinguishes active from inactive links based on the latest audit snapshot.

Note: The exact colour and glyph palette may vary by deployment.

Output formats

Format Use case
PDF Paginated documentation export.
PNG Raster image export for slides, wikis, and tickets.

Constraints

  • A site needs at least one SNMP-audited switch to render any Network Map. With zero switches, the map is not reachable.
  • Maps are per-switch only. There is no site-wide composite topology view.
  • The map reflects the most recent SNMP audit. Re-run the SNMP audit on the switch to refresh the topology.
  • Floor plan uploads are scoped to the switch's map. Each switch has its own floor plan slot.