Importing devices
You can import one or more devices to SD-WAN Orchestrator MEA by downloading a template in CSV format, adding devices to the CSV file, and then uploading the CSV file to SD-WAN Orchestrator MEA.
The CSV file uses the following fields:
Region Name | If regions are used, specify the name of the region defined in SD-WAN Orchestrator MEA. |
Serial Number | Specify the serial number for the FortiGate. |
Device Name | Specify the FortiGate model, such as FortiGate-100E. |
Profile Name |
Specify the name of the SD-WAN Orchestrator MEA profile to assign to the device. |
Sync First Time Online |
Specify how to manage device configuration when the device comes online for the first time. Choose from:
|
Host Name | Specify the host name for the FortiGate. |
Each row in the CSV file identifies one device. Add a row of fields to the CSV file for each device that you want to import.
To import a device:
- Ensure that you have created profiles for hub and edge devices. See Profile.
- Go to Configuration > Device.
- In the Device menu, select Import Devices.
The Import Devices dialog box opens.
- Click Download CSV template.
A
TEMPLATES_IMPORT_DEVICES.csv
file is downloaded to your computer. The template contains details about devices already added to SD-WAN Orchestrator MEA. - Open the CSV file in Microsoft Excel, add a new row for each additional device you want to import, and save the file.
- Click Import Device, select the
.csv
file, and click Open.