Multiple IPAM.subnet records that are for the same subnet, but have different Distances

mbrowncvc

Hello,

I have come across an instance where multiple IPAM.subnet records for the same subnet have different Distances.

This results in a unique record per Distance.

There is nothing visibly unique about the affected sub-set of subnets in IPAM, and the network architect has stated there's nothing unique about the subnets themselves in the network design.  He also confirmed that one of the subnets listed with multiple Distances (0, 1, 2) are the same subnet where Orion resides (where Network Sonar executes).

What is the meaning of the Distance attribute?

Why would a single CIDR report multiple Distances by way of discovery Network Sonar or by manual subnet entry?

Thanks!

Matt

wojciech.krl

That is correct Distance is mostly used by IPAM internaly when rednering the Manage Subnets & IP Addresses page. You can think of the Distance property as an indication of how deep in the tree specyfic item is. Additionally if for example you will have a group nested in other grup You will have multiple entries for that group starting with distance 0 up to the accual distance that is indication of the level on with your nested group is on the tree.