Device Inventory
Overview
Section titled “Overview”ARROW automatically collects hardware information from devices during the provisioning process. This ensures accurate device tracking and proper configuration without any action required from you.
What Gets Tracked
Section titled “What Gets Tracked”When your device is provisioned, ARROW automatically records:
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | Unique hardware identifier for the device |
| Network Interfaces | Ethernet, WiFi, and cellular adapter details |
| Hardware Specifications | Device model and capabilities |
| Cellular Modem | IMEI and status (if equipped) |
Why This Matters
Section titled “Why This Matters”Automatic inventory collection ensures:
- Accurate Device Identification: Each device is uniquely identified in the portal
- Proper VPN Configuration: Network settings are configured correctly for your device
- Hardware Capability Matching: The right VM templates and configurations are available
- Seamless Device-to-Request Association: Your device is linked to your request automatically
What You See
Section titled “What You See”In the Devices page, you’ll see this automatically collected information:
Device Details
Section titled “Device Details”- Device serial number
- Hostname (format: PVE-XXXX)
- Hardware specification name
Network Information
Section titled “Network Information”- Primary Ethernet adapter status
- Cellular modem presence and status
- VPN connection details
Virtual Machine Compatibility
Section titled “Virtual Machine Compatibility”- Available VM templates based on hardware capabilities
- Supported virtualization features
No Action Required
Section titled “No Action Required”Hardware inventory collection happens automatically during device provisioning. You don’t need to:
- Run any inventory commands
- Enter hardware information manually
- Configure network adapters
Simply request your device, and ARROW handles the rest.
Related Documentation
Section titled “Related Documentation”- Device Management - Managing your deployed devices
- Device Requests - Requesting new devices
- Arrow Manager Overview - Device management interface