How can I create duplicate models in Spectrum?

Products

• CA Spectrum
• DX NetOps

Issue/Introduction

We are trying to onboard Virtual devices in SpectroSERVER, but when we try to onboard them they are keep on throwing error, Duplicate devices already present. We tried putting the device IP addresses (Physical+ Virtual ) in shared IP list and tried, but still the same issue. We need your help weather we can achieve this or not.

Environment

Release : ANY

Component : Spectrum Core / SpectroSERVER

Cause

Spectrum detects the model is already created.

Resolution

Spectrum reads device information such as IP, MAC, and IP address table and determines if the model is already in Spectrum.  If you want to create another model ie. duplicate then you need to use the "Create New Model by Type" icon in the Topology: