Network hardware device discovery

Hi,

We have SCCM 2012 R2. I was wondering if we can add network devices such as Routers and Switches and other network devices discovered for inventory purposes.

Thank you

Loyan 

June 23rd, 2015 1:26pm

You can't. (Edit: Technically you could, but that does not m
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June 23rd, 2015 1:34pm

Hi Torsten,

We wanted to use for a specific device only. Can you direct me to the right doc if possible.

Loyan

June 23rd, 2015 2:23pm

The problem with network discovery is that it's basically all or nothing. Usually that gives you a lot of useless data. For the documentation see: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg712308.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396
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June 23rd, 2015 2:36pm

We wanted to use for a specific device only. Can you direct me to the right doc if possible.

What exactly I you hoping to discovery?
June 23rd, 2015 4:19pm

Hi Garth,

We want to discover switches and routers.

Thank you

Loyan 

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June 24th, 2015 4:07pm

CM12 will NOT produce reliable results, you would be lucky to find 1 or 2 devices.  Remember it does NOT preform a ping sweep.
June 24th, 2015 4:23pm

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