Creating a Logical System (LSYS)
You can add logical systems in bulk or add individual logical system at a time.
To create a logical system:
- Select Devices > Security Devices.
The Security Devices page is displayed.
- Select a root device and click Create Logical System.
The Create Logical System(LSYS) page is displayed. You can create logical systems in bulk at a time using the Add Bulk Logical System(LSYS) option or you can create individual logical system by clicking the + icon.
Adding Logical Systems in Bulk
You can create a maximum of 31 logical systems at a time. To add logical systems in bulk:
- Click Add Bulk LSYS.
The Add Bulk Logical System(LSYS) page is displayed.
- Complete the configuration according to the guidelines given in Table 1.
- Click Add.
The Create Logical System(LSYS) page is displayed.
- Review the logical system details and modify if required.
Modifying the Logical System Name
To modify a logical system name:
- Click the logical system name.
The Modify LSYS Name page is displayed.
- Modify the Logical System name.
- Click Modify.
The logical system name is modified.
Modifying the Security Profile
To modify a security profile:
- Click the Security Profile.
The Modify LSYS Security Profile page is displayed.
- Select a security profile. You can also create and edit
a security profile.
For creating and editing a security profile, see Creating a Security Profile and Editing a Security Profile.
Note A security profile is mandatory to create a logical system. Each security profile contains resources with a range based on the platform. You can manage the resources by allocating reserved and maximum values.
- Click Modify.
The security profile is modified.
Select the check box and click X to delete the added logical system.
- Click the logical system name.
- Click Create to create the logical system.
The Job Details page is displayed with update logical system device job and its status.
- Click OK.
If the job is successful, the logical system is created and displayed in the Security Devices page. The root device name is displayed beside the logical system device name. You can click on the root device name to see the root device details.
Adding Individual Logical System at a Time
Alternatively, you can create individual logical systems at a time. To create individual logical system at a time:
- Click the + icon.
The sample template is added in the Logical System(s) table with default logical system name.
- To modify the logical system details, select the check
box and click the pencil icon.
Modifying the Logical System Name
To modify the logical system name:
- Click the logical system name.
The Modify LSYS Name page is displayed.
- Modify the Logical System name.
- Click Modify.
The logical system name is modified.
Modifying the Security Profile
To modify the security profile:
- Click the Security Profile.
The Modify LSYS Security Profile page is displayed.
- Select a security profile. You can also create and edit
a security profile.
For creating and editing a security profile, see Creating a Security Profile and Editing a Security Profile.
Note A security profile is mandatory to create a logical system. Each security profile contains resources with a range based on the platform. You can manage the resources by allocating reserved and maximum values.
- Click Modify.
The security profile is modified.
Select the check box and click X to delete the added logical system.
- Click the logical system name.
- Click Create to create the logical system.
The Job Details page is displayed with update logical system device job and its status.
- Click OK.
If the job is successful, the created logical system is displayed in the Security Devices page. The name of the root device is displayed beside the logical system device name. You can click on the root device name to see the root device details.
- Click Add Bulk LSYS.
Table 1: Add Bulk Logical System
Parameters | Description |
---|---|
General Details | |
Logical System Name | A logical system name can be a maximum of 63 characters and can include alphanumeric characters, dashes, and underscores. |
Number of LSYS(s) | Select the number of logical systems that you want to create. You can create a maximum of 31 logical systems. Note: The logical system name uses the number as prefix for the selected count. You can review the details of the logical system and modify the name, if required. |
Security Profiles | A security profile is mandatory to create a logical system. Each security profile contains resources with a range based on the devices. You can manage the resources by allocating reserved and maximum values. Select a security profile, which will be bound to the logical system. For creating and editing security profile, see Creating a Security Profile and Editing a Security Profile. |