• In Use - The element is running.

The status settings are set manually. For example, if the status of an element changes from being “In Use” to being “Repaired,” you must change this status manually. Refer to the Topology and Event Manager for the latest status of an element.

3.To change the status of multiple elements at once:

a.Select the elements you want to modify.

b.Click the Set Status button.

c.Select the new status for the elements you selected from the Asset Status drop-down menu.

d.Click OK.

Saving Chargeback Manager Information

After you change the status of your elements, save your settings by clicking the Save Listing to File link. The following information is saved as comma-separated values, which can be viewed using a text editor, such as Notepad, or a spreadsheet program, such as Microsoft Excel.

•ID

•Name

•Status

•Category

•Serial Number

•Vendor

•Model

Viewing Assets

To obtain asset information about an element:

1.Access Chargeback Manager, as described in ”Accessing Chargeback Manager” on page 555.

The following is displayed in the right pane:

•Name - The name of the element.

•Status - The state of the element. An element is automatically assigned the status of “new” when it is first discovered. You can change the status of an element to in use, repaired or missing. See ”Changing the Status of an Element” on page 556 for more information.

•Chargeback Manager - Click the icon to view chargeback for an element. You must first set up Chargeback Manager before you can view its calculations. See ”Setting Up Chargeback Manager” on page 554 for more information.

•Vendor/Model - The vendor and/or model of an element.

•Type - The type of element, such as an application. See Table 133 on page 558 for an explanation of each icon.

•Serial Number - The serial number of the element.

•Description - Description of the element.

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