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How do I create a topology to structure alarm groups effectively?

This guide explains working with alarm groups in the topology: Building the hierarchy, device overview, arming/disarming, filters, context menus and configuration.

Requirements​

  • Permissions in the user group:
  • KentixONE system is running stable and devices are accessible
  • Access to the KentixONE web interface
  • User has permissions

Overview ​

In the topology, you organize your infrastructure in a clear hierarchy (e.g. location → building → floor → room). Access the device overview via the group name, and use the lock icon to arm/disarm. Filters, context menu and the gear icon help with searching, managing and configuration.

Step-by-step Guide​

1. Understanding and Navigating Structure​

Structuring alarm groups

  • Create your alarm groups spatially or logically structured. Example: Location → Building → Floor → Room.

Adding subgroups

  • Open the context menu (⋮) next to an existing group.
  • Select "Add subgroup" and assign an appropriate name.
  • In the same context menu, you can arrange subgroups.

Expanding and collapsing groups

  • Click the arrow left of the group title to show or hide subgroups.

Understanding main group

  • The main group shows an overview of all devices in the subgroups.
  • Important: Devices can only be assigned to subgroups, not directly to the main group.

Moving device to another group

  • Open the context menu (⋮) on the device and select "Edit".
  • Choose the desired subgroup in the "Parent alarm group" field.

Deleting alarm group

  • Only possible if no devices remain in the alarm group and/or subgroup.

Save and synchronize changes.

2. Understanding Status Indicators ​

  • Number of pending alarms
  • Number of pending warnings
  • Number of disabled devices

3. Filters and Views​

  • Device type filter: Funnel icon in top right toggles device groups.
  • Switch to graphical view via the map icon.

4. Alarm Group Context Menu​

  • Open the context menu (⋮) via three dots in the title:
  • Add subgroup
  • Arrange subgroups
  • Show OID list (helpful for SNMP/integrations)
  • Delete - only possible if the alarm group contains no devices!
info

Only alarm groups without assigned devices can be deleted.

tip

Plan the structure in advance: Location → Building → Floor → Room. Moving/assigning devices will be faster later.

5. Opening Configuration​

Tips & Tricks​

  • Moving device to another alarm group: Edit device (⋮) and select parent alarm group.
  • Sort subgroups: Context menu (⋮) → "Arrange subgroups".
  • Arm/Disarm: Red lock = not armed, yellow lock = partially armed, green lock = armed.

Troubleshooting​

  • "Delete" menu item is grayed out: Devices still exist in the group or subgroups contain devices.
  • Lock cannot be operated: Missing permissions for arming/disarming.
  • Devices missing in overview: Check filters (device type filter top right) and assignment to selected subgroup.

Glossary​

  • Topology: Hierarchical unit for organization.
  • Arm/Disarm: Operating state of an alarm group; controls whether arm-active alarms are triggered.
  • OID List: Overview of relevant SNMP identifiers for integration into monitoring systems.