aos8_get_alarms

List active AOS8 alarms from show alarms.

SERVERHpe Networking SOURCEsecure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/hpe-networking-mcp/aos8-get-alarms.md

WHAT IT DOES

What aos8_get_alarms does on Hpe Networking

AI agents call aos8_get_alarms to retrieve information from Hpe Networking without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why aos8_get_alarms is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves existing alarm information from AOS8 devices. It performs a read-only operation ('list') with no side effects, configuration changes, or command execution. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker gains visibility into network alerts but cannot alter state or trigger actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'aos8_get_alarms' and description 'List active AOS8 alarms from `show alarms`' indicate retrieval of alarm/alert data with no modification or execution capability.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs aos8_get_alarms safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Hpe Networking, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For aos8_get_alarms, this is the rule to start with:

aos8_get_alarms Allowed

aos8_get_alarms is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "aos8_get_alarms": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Hpe Networking, apply this rule, and every aos8_get_alarms call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about aos8_get_alarms

What does the aos8_get_alarms tool do? +

List active AOS8 alarms from show alarms. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Hpe Networking MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on aos8_get_alarms? +

Register the Hpe Networking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aos8_get_alarms: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Hpe Networking. Nothing to install.

What risk level is aos8_get_alarms? +

aos8_get_alarms is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit aos8_get_alarms? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aos8_get_alarms rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block aos8_get_alarms completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for aos8_get_alarms. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides aos8_get_alarms? +

aos8_get_alarms is provided by the Hpe Networking MCP server (secure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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