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Consume Unimus API (v.0.9.7)

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Devices → Get device by address

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Overview

This node interacts with the Unimus API to retrieve device information based on a device's address. It supports API versions v2 and v3 and allows users to specify additional parameters such as attributes to refine the query. The node is useful for network administrators or IT professionals who need to fetch detailed device data from Unimus by providing the device's network address. For example, it can be used to automate the retrieval of device details for inventory management or network monitoring.

Use Case Examples

  1. Retrieve device details by specifying the device's IP or MAC address to integrate with network management workflows.
  2. Fetch device attributes like schedules or connections by using additional parameters to customize the output.

Properties

Name Meaning
Ignore SSL Issues Whether to download the response even if SSL certificate validation fails, useful for environments with self-signed certificates.
API Version Selects the version of the Unimus API to use (v2 or v3).
Address The network address of the device to retrieve information for, required for the operation.
Additional Parameters Optional parameters to refine the query, such as specifying device attributes like schedules or connections.
Simplify Output Whether to simplify the output data structure for easier consumption.

Output

JSON

  • * - Device information and attributes returned from the Unimus API based on the specified address and parameters.

Dependencies

  • Unimus API

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the API version selected matches the Unimus server version to avoid unsupported operation errors.
  • Verify the device address is correct and reachable in the Unimus system to prevent empty or error responses.
  • If SSL issues occur, enable 'Ignore SSL Issues' to bypass certificate validation, but be aware of security implications.

Links

  • Unimus API Documentation - Official documentation for the Unimus API, useful for understanding available endpoints and parameters.

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