Create a Topology Set from Topology Set view

To create a Topology Set from the Topology Sets view:

1. Click the + to open the Create New Topology Set dialog box.

   

   NOTE: The Create New Topology Set dialog box is free-floating. It can be moved around the user interface to better access the information behind it.
2. Select the type of set you want to create: CM Set, CMTS Set, or Channel Set.
3. Enter a name.
   NOTE: When naming a Topology Set, it can be useful to include the Topology Set type in the set name.
4. Add elements to the set, using the following methods:
   • Import elements from a CSV file.

     Click import a CSV file, and select the file to import. See Import Topology Set file format for accepted file formats.

   • For a CM Set:
     • Start typing a MAC address in the search field, and select a match.

       Partial matches appear as soon as you start typing. Searches match the following fields:

       • MAC address
       • Fiber node
       • Customer ID
     • From the Hierarchy view, open the Modem Summary tab, and select modems to add to your set.
   • For a CMTS Set:
     • Start typing a CMTS name in the search field, and select a match.

       Partial matches appear as soon as you start typing.

     • From the Hierarchy view, click on the box adjacent to the CMTS name to add it to your set.
     • From the Hierarchy view, open the CMTS tab, and select CMTSs add to your set.
   • For a Channel Set:
     • Start typing a channel name in the search field, and select a match.

       Partial matches appear as soon as you start typing. Use the "@" as a delimiter between the channel and CMTS. Searches match the following fields:

       • Channel
       • CMTS ID
       • CMTS Nodes
       • IfAlias
     • From the Hierarchy view, open the Channel Summary tab, and select channels to add to your set.
     NOTE: You cannot mix upstream and downstream channels in one set.
5. Click Confirm to create your Topology Set or Cancel to exit the dialog box without creating your Topology Set.

Create a Topology Set from type-specific tabs

For each type of Topology Set, you can create a Topology Set from the type-specific tab.

To create a Topology Set from the Hierarchy view:

1. Navigate to the tab of the type of Topology Set you want to create:
   • Modem Summary tab for a CM set
   • Channel Summary tab for a Channel Set
   • CMTS tab for a CMTS set
2. Select the items you want to add to a set.
3. Click Create Topology Set. The Create New Topology Set dialog box opens.

   

   NOTE: The dialog box is free-floating and can be moved around the user interface.

   Once the dialog box is open, you can continue to select elements from the table to add to the set.

4. Complete filling out the dialog box with a Topology Set name, and optionally, additional elements.
5. Click Confirm to create your Topology Set or Cancel to exit the dialog box without creating your Topology Set.