# Cisco ISE

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### IP

IP address of the Cisco ISE.
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### Port

Port number (optional, default: 9060).
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### ERS Username

The username which is going to be used by OctoXLabs CSAM PLATFORM Asset to fetch data from Cisco ISE.

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The user needs to have **"admin"** rights and access hosts on Cisco ISE to read details.
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To create an Admin User:

* Choose Administration > System > Admin Access > Administrators > Admin Users > Add.
* Select "Create an Admin User".
* Enter values in the fields.
* The user must be assigned to either "ERS Operator" administrator group in "Admin Groups".
* "Submit" admin user.

To activate ERS:

* Go to Administration > Settings > API Settings and enable the ERS (Read/Write).
* Select "Disable CSRF For ERS Request" in CSRF Check.
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### ERS Password

The Password of the provided username.
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### pxGrid (Enable pxGrid)

If you want to use pxGrid, follow these steps:

* Log into the ISE Admin GUI, navigate to Administration > Deployment.
* Select the ISE node to be used for pxGrid persona.
* Enable pxGrid service and click Save.

After that:

* Navigate to Administration > pxGrid Services > Settings.
* Check the box: "Automatically approve new certificate-based accounts" and click Save.
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### pxGrid Client Certificate and Private Key File

The Client Certificate and Private Key File for the access to pxGrid.

To export Certificate:

* Navigate to Administration > Certificates > System Certificates.
* Expand the Primary Monitoring (MNT) node if not enabled on the Primary Administration node.
* Select the certificate with the Used-By "Admin" field.
* Click Export.
* Choose the option to Export Certificate and Private Key.
* Set an encryption key.
* Export and Save the file.
* Download the certificate with "admin" in it.
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### pxGrid Private Key Passphrase

The Passphrase for the access Private Key File.
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### Thread Count

(default: 32).
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### Thread Sleep Time

(default: 0).
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### Enable pxGrid

To use pxGrid (default: Disable).
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### Use IP in pxGrid

To use IP Address in pxGrid. (default: Disable).
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### Enable ERS Detail

Fetch ERS Detail. (default: Disable)
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Please perform a **connection test** to ensure there is a valid connection to the host. When the discovery operation is finalized, you will be able to see the details on the **Assets** page.
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