When a new unknown device type is discovered we have an internal goal to have all information needed to make a good and fair evaluation of the device, all within one week
After discovery of a new device, information is gathered in 4 phases:
Phase 1) General Information
General Information will be gathered (Standard MIB)
Eg.: Host name, IPv4, Model Name, Serial Number, MAC address etc.
Phase 2) Counters
Next phase is concentrated on getting counters and supplies information in place
Eg.: Counters, like mono, color, scan, fax – supplies, order number, status etc.
Phase 3) Extended Information
Extended Information for asset management
Eg.: On some devices it is more than 1000 informations that are store in a priority order over time.
Phase 4) Datasheet Information
Datasheet Information.
Eg.: We collect a series of standard data from the manufactures PDF files.