Get structured visibility across network devices with device templates

Manually mapping object identifiers (OIDs) for every network device? Struggling to make sense of hundreds of SNMP metrics?

Site24x7’s device templates give you a smarter, more scalable way to monitor routers, switches, firewalls, and more—without manual guesswork.
In this video, we’ll walk you through how to use device templates in Site24x7 to get actionable insights into your network performance.

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

0:21 - Get deeper, more structured monitoring using device templates

0:49 - Check out how Site24x7 helps you track performance metrics

0:55 - What are device templates?

1:00 - Types of device templates

1:09 - What do device templates define?

1:27 - Categories of performance counters

1:38 - Scalar performance counters

1:47 - Tabular performance counters

1:57 - Why use device templates?

Why structured monitoring matters
Each network device vendor—Cisco, Juniper Networks, HP, etc.—reveals a unique set of SNMP metrics. Without a structured method to collect, visualize, and get alerted about these, you risk:

• Missing critical health or performance issues.
• Wasting time mapping OIDs manually.
• Delaying the detection of faults and slowdowns.

What are device templates?
Device templates in Site24x7 are predefined sets of SNMP OIDs grouped by the vendor and device type. These templates define:

• What to monitor: Key metrics like the CPU load, memory, and interface stats
• How metrics are collected: SNMP OIDs
• Alert settings: Based on customizable threshold settings

What you’ll learn in this video
In under two minutes, you’ll see how to:

• View a device template and check out the options: Go to Network and navigate to Device Templates.
• Understand performance categories: Site24x7 tracks both scalar (e.g., CPU usage) and tabular (e.g., interface stats) counters.
• Visualize data easily: Use scalar, tabular, or table views to gain insights.

Why use device templates in Site24x7?
✔ Avoid manual OID mapping.
✔ Get vendor-specific metrics instantly.
✔ Automate alerting based on thresholds.
✔ Visualize complex SNMP data in a meaningful way.
✔ Scale easily across thousands of devices.

What is a device template: https://www.site24x7.com/help/network-metrics/device-templates.html

Try Site24x7 today: https://www.site24x7.com/signup.html

Whether you’re monitoring a few access switches or a multi-vendor infrastructure, Site24x7 helps you stay ahead with structured, scalable SNMP monitoring.