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Device - Virtual & Blade

Brief Description for Virtual and Blade Devices

For virtual devices, you can choose which host each device belongs to, and include properties like CPU Memory HardDisk and Device Operating System.

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You can include IP Addresses and connectivity Port details.

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VMware Notes vs. Device Notes

Notes added to VMware virtual devices outside of Device42 appear in the Hypervisor Description field on the device view and edit pages. If the VMware virtual device does not have notes, the field does not appear.

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The Hypervisor Description is separate from the Device42 Notes field that you use to add or edit notes within Device42.

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Blade Device Subtype

Blade is a subtype of physical devices. You can choose the blade hardware model here, who supports it, and so on.

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You can choose the Device Host Chassis for this blade and a slot Blade Slot #. The other fields are generally shared with other device subtypes.

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