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Device - Virtual and Blade

Virtual and blade devices have specific fields and details that differ from standard physical devices. This page covers the device details view for virtual devices, VMware notes, and blade device configuration.

Virtual Devices​

Virtual devices display their host assignment, along with properties like CPU Memory HardDisk and Device Operating System.

Virtual device detailsVirtual device details

Virtual devices also display IP Addresses and connectivity Port details.

Virtual device IP and port detailsVirtual device IP and port details

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.

Hypervisor description fieldHypervisor description field

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

Device42 Notes fieldDevice42 Notes field

Blade Device Subtype​

Blade is one of the physical device subtypes. You can also create custom subtypes as needed.

Blade subtype exampleBlade subtype example

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

Blade chassis and slot fieldsBlade chassis and slot fields