Introduction
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``switchmap-ng`` is Python 3 inventory system that reports and tabulates the
status of network connected devices. The information reported includes:

1. Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI model) data such as:
2. Layer 1 information (Network port names, speed, state, neighbors)
3. Layer 2 information (VLANs, 802.1q trunk links)
4. Layer 3 information (ARP information)
5. System status

Features
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``switchmap-ng`` has the following features:

1. Open source.
2. Written in python, a modern language.
3. Easy configuration.
4. Threaded polling of devices for data. Fast.
5. Support for Cisco and Juniper gear. More expected to added with time.
6. Support for SNMPv2 and/or SNMPv3 for all configured network devices.

We are always looking for more contributors!

Inspiration
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The project took inspiration from switchmap whose creator, Pete Siemsen,
has been providing guidance.

Oversight
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``switchmap-ng`` is a student collaboration between:

1. The University of the West Indies Computing Society. (Kingston,
   Jamaica)
2. The University of Techology, IEEE Student Branch. (Kingston, Jamaica)
3. The Palisadoes Foundation http://www.palisadoes.org

And many others.