Edges Overview
Edges are dedicated network devices that form the backbone of your SecureLink SD-WAN deployment. Each edge runs VPP (Vector Packet Processing) for high-performance packet forwarding and is managed remotely by the SecureLink orchestrator via MQTT.
Navigating the Edges Page
The Edges page is accessible from the Equipment section in the sidebar. It provides a complete view of all edge devices in your tenant.
Tabs
The page is organized into two tabs:
- Active: Approved and deployed edges that are part of your network. These edges have been bootstrapped and are either online or offline.
- Pending: Newly added edges that are awaiting approval and deployment. These edges have been registered but have not yet been bootstrapped onto physical hardware.
Stat Cards
At the top of the page, four stat cards summarize your fleet at a glance:
| Card | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Edges | Total number of edges registered in your tenant |
| Online | Edges currently connected and reporting heartbeats |
| Offline | Edges that have stopped reporting and are unreachable |
| Config Pending | Edges with configuration changes waiting to be synced |
Edge Table
The main table lists all edges with the following columns:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The display name assigned to the edge |
| Serial | The unique serial number identifying the physical device |
| Model | Hardware model of the edge device |
| Status | Current operational status (online, offline, or degraded) |
| VPP Mode | The data plane mode the edge is running |
| Config Status | Whether the edge configuration is synced, pending, or failed |
| Last Seen | Timestamp of the most recent heartbeat received from the edge |
| Actions | Quick action buttons for the edge |
Each edge displays a VPP mode badge indicating its data plane configuration:
- DPDK (blue badge): The edge is using DPDK for high-performance packet processing with direct hardware access. This is the standard mode for bare-metal deployments.
- AF_PACKET (purple badge): The edge is using the kernel AF_PACKET interface. This mode is used for virtual machine and cloud deployments where DPDK hardware passthrough is not available.
Search and Filter
Use the search bar to find edges by name or serial number. You can also filter the table by status (online, offline, degraded) to quickly narrow down the list.
Quick Actions
Each row provides quick action buttons:
- View Details: Navigate to the full edge detail page
- Sync Config: Push any pending configuration changes to the edge
- SSH: Open an SSH session to the edge through the bastion host
Status Indicators
Edge status is shown with color-coded indicators:
- Green (Online): The edge is connected, reporting heartbeats, and operating normally
- Red (Offline): The edge has stopped sending heartbeats and is unreachable
- Yellow (Degraded): The edge is online but has issues such as pending configuration, partial connectivity, or elevated error rates