Bulk Data (ACS)

Bulk Data manages the Bulk Data Collection protocol configuration for ACS, including connection settings and data model definitions. Use this module to configure mass data collection from CPE devices.

When to use it

Use Bulk Data (ACS) when you need to:

  • configure connection parameters to the Bulk Data server (host, protocol, credentials),

  • manage the list of data models for collection,

  • add or modify a path for a data model,

  • export configuration before making changes,

  • import updated configuration with a dry-run preview.

Prerequisites

Before working with Bulk Data:

  • Confirm you are logged into the correct environment.

  • Confirm your permissions:

    • VIEWER — browse configuration and Export.

    • EDITOR / ADMIN — edit settings, manage models, and Import.

VIEWER accounts run in read-only mode. Write actions (Edit/Import/Create/Delete) are blocked.

Fields

Configuration fields

Field Type Required Validation

Host

String (URL)

Yes

Bulk Data Collection server address (IP or hostname)

External

Boolean

No

Flag for using an external server (enabled/disabled)

Username

String (sensitive)

No

Credentials for server authentication; hidden by default

Password

String (sensitive)

No

Credentials for server authentication; hidden by default

Model fields

Field Type Required Validation

Model Name

String

Yes

Unique; URL-encoded

Model Path

String

No

Path to the model data

Available operations

  • Update configuration — edit connection parameters (host, external flag, credentials).

  • Reveal/hide secrets — toggle visibility of sensitive fields (requires permissions).

  • Create model — add a new data model with name and optional path.

  • Edit model — update the model path.

  • Delete model — remove a data model.

  • Import — upload an XML file (dry-run required before apply).

  • Export — download configuration as XML (includes sensitive data warning).

Typical workflow

  1. Navigate to the ACS dashboard and select Bulk Data.

  2. Review current configuration settings and data models.

  3. If needed, click Reveal Secrets to view sensitive fields (username, password).

  4. Edit configuration by clicking Edit, updating the fields, and clicking Save.

  5. Manage data models: add new models with Add Model, edit paths, or delete unused models.

  6. Export the configuration as XML before making significant changes.

  7. To bulk-update, prepare an XML file and import it using the dry-run workflow.

Browse and edit configuration

The Bulk Data configuration contains core connection parameters:

Host

The Bulk Data Collection server address (IP or hostname). Required field.

External

Flag for using an external server (enabled/disabled).

Username / Password

Credentials for server authentication. These fields are sensitive and hidden by default.

Reveal/hide sensitive data

  1. Click Reveal Secrets to load and display passwords and usernames.

  2. Click Hide Secrets to return to masked display.

Viewing sensitive data requires additional permissions. If access is denied, a warning notification will appear.

Edit configuration (EDITOR/ADMIN)

  1. Click Edit in the configuration section.

  2. Update fields (host, external, username, password).

  3. Click Save.

Expected outcomes:

  • On success, the snapshot refreshes and the modal closes.

  • If there are no changes, the modal shows a No changes detected message.

Manage data models

Data models define the types of information collected from devices. Each model contains:

Name

Model name (unique, required).

Path

Path to the model data (optional).

Create a new model (EDITOR/ADMIN)

  1. Click Add Model.

  2. Enter Name and optionally Path.

  3. Click Create.

  4. Return to the list and confirm the model was added.

Edit a model (EDITOR/ADMIN)

  1. Click the Edit button on the model row.

  2. Update the model path.

  3. Click Save.

Delete a model (EDITOR/ADMIN)

  1. Click the Delete button on the model row.

  2. Confirm deletion in the dialog.

Deleted models cannot be restored. Ensure the model is not in use before deletion.

Search models

Use the search field to filter models by name or path:

  1. Enter text in the search field.

  2. The list automatically filters as you type.

Export configuration

Export downloads an XML file with current Bulk Data settings.

  1. Click Export.

  2. Confirm the dialog warning about sensitive data.

  3. Save the downloaded file in a secure location.

  4. (Optional) Check Don’t show this again to skip the warning in the future.

The exported file contains real credentials in plain text. Store the file in a secure location.

Import with dry-run (mandatory)

Import requires a mandatory preview before applying changes.

  1. Click Import.

  2. Select or drag-and-drop an XML configuration file.

  3. Wait for the dry-run analysis.

  4. Review the diff table and the change details panel.

  5. If warnings exist, check Apply despite warnings.

  6. Click Apply import.

Expected outcomes:

  • Dry-run runs automatically after file selection.

  • Warnings require explicit confirmation before apply.

  • Errors block apply until resolved.

Refresh snapshot

  1. Click Refresh to reload the current configuration snapshot.

  2. Use refresh after imports or after changes by other operators.

Troubleshooting

Edit actions are disabled

Confirm your role is EDITOR or ADMIN.

Cannot reveal secrets

Request permissions to view sensitive information from an administrator.

Import apply is blocked

Review dry-run warnings/errors and resolve issues in the XML file.

Configuration not found

Click Refresh or import an XML file to create a snapshot.

Cannot delete model

Ensure the model is not used in an active configuration.

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