Node
Total number of machines currently listed.
Machines
The Machines section allows you to manage the physical machines (bare metal) in your infrastructure. The list of machines is retrieved directly from MAAS.
Machine List
Section titled “Machine List”The Machines page displays a comprehensive list of all machines in your scope, along with real-time statistics and management tools.
Statistics Overview
Section titled “Statistics Overview”At the top of the page, you will find a dashboard summarizing the state of your infrastructure based on the current filters:
Power
The percentage and count of machines that are currently powered on.
Deployments
The percentage and count of machines that are successfully deployed.
Disk
The total number of physical disks and the aggregate storage capacity across all listed machines.
Columns
Section titled “Columns”The table provides detailed information for each machine. You can toggle column visibility using the Columns button.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| FQDN / IP | The Fully Qualified Domain Name and IP addresses. Click the FQDN to view machine details. |
| Power | Current power state (On/Off) and the power control type (e.g., IPMI, Manual). |
| Status | The current deployment status (e.g., Deployed, Ready, Commissioning). |
| Core / Architecture | Number of CPU cores and the system architecture (e.g., amd64). |
| RAM | Total available RAM. |
| Disk | Number of physical disk drives detected. |
| Storage | Total storage capacity. |
| GPU | Details of installed GPUs, if any. |
| Scope | The scope to which the machine is assigned. |
| Tags | Tags assigned to the machine for organization. |
| Memory | A real-time bar chart indicating memory usage. |
| Storage | A real-time bar chart indicating storage usage. |
| Actions | Quick actions available for the machine, such as Power Off or Remove. |
Filtering and Management
Section titled “Filtering and Management”You can use the toolbar above the table to filter and manage the list:
- Search: Filter machines by their FQDN or IP address.
- Power Filter: Filter the list to show only machines with a specific power state (e.g., On, Off).
- Status Filter: Filter by deployment status (e.g., Deployed, New).
Machine Details
Section titled “Machine Details”Clicking the FQDN of a machine takes you to the machine details page (https://<your-url>/machines/metal/<machine-id>), which provides a comprehensive view of the machine’s hardware and status.
Header Information
Section titled “Header Information”The top of the page displays the machine’s ID, FQDN, and assigned Tags. If the machine is not in a ‘Deployed’ state, an alert will be displayed.
Statistics Cards
Section titled “Statistics Cards”The page features several cards providing a quick overview of the machine’s resources:
Power
Displays the power type (e.g., IPMI), current power state (On/Off), deployment status, and OS details (System, Kernel, Distro).
CPU
Shows the CPU architecture, total core count, and the specific CPU model.
Memory
Indicates the total available RAM.
Storage
Displays the total storage capacity and the number of physical disks.
Hardware Information
Provides details on the system product, vendor, and mainboard firmware (vendor and version). Hovering over the info icon reveals more detailed hardware specifications.
Hardware Details
Section titled “Hardware Details”Detailed hardware configurations are listed in expandable tables:
Block Devices
Section titled “Block Devices”Lists all storage devices attached to the machine with the following details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Device identifier (e.g., sda). |
| Model & Serial | Manufacturer model and serial number. |
| Boot Disk | Indicates if it is the boot device. |
| Firmware Version | Current firmware version of the drive. |
| Type | Drive type (e.g., SSD, HDD). |
| Used For | Current usage status. |
| Tags | Any tags assigned to the specific device. |
Network
Section titled “Network”Lists all network interfaces with the following details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name / MAC | Interface name and MAC address. |
| IP / Subnet | Assigned IP address and subnet. |
| Link Speed / Connected | Current link speed and connection status. |
| Fabric / VLAN | Network fabric and VLAN configuration. |
| Type | Interface type (e.g., physical, bond). |
| DHCP | Whether DHCP is enabled. |
| Boot Interface | Indicates if this is the interface used for booting. |
| Interface Speed | The capability speed of the interface. |
Actions
Section titled “Actions”You can perform management actions on individual machines using the action menu or specific buttons.
Remove
Section titled “Remove”Permanently removes the machine from the system.
- Options:
- Force: Force removal even if the machine is not in a valid state.
- Purge Disk: Securely erase the disk contents during removal.
Power Off
Section titled “Power Off”Turns off the machine.
Add Machine to Scope
Section titled “Add Machine to Scope”To add a machine to a specific scope:
- Navigate to
https://<your-url>/scope/<scope-name>/setup. - Click the Add Node button.
- Select the machine that has not yet been registered to a scope to add it.