Which systems to put in a seed file

The seed file should list the top-level network systems such as routers, switches, hubs, bridges, and hosts that are to be managed by the IP Manager. Routers and switches are better choices than hosts for seed systems because their MIBs contain the IP addresses of many additional network systems.

Do not include overlapping IP addresses in the seed file. Overlapping addresses are discussed in the IP Manager User Guide.