glp_add_device

Add a device to the GLP workspace (async task, polls until complete, ~5min max).

SERVERHpe Networking SOURCEsecure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/hpe-networking-mcp/glp-add-device.md

WHAT IT DOES

What glp_add_device does on Hpe Networking

AI agents use glp_add_device to create or update resources in Hpe Networking, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Hpe Networking environment.

RISK

Why glp_add_device is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies configuration by adding a device to a GreenLake Platform workspace. While the operation is reversible (devices can be removed), it commits infrastructure changes that affect network topology and management scope. The async nature and ~5min completion time suggest backend persistence.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it 'Add a device to the GLP workspace', which is a creation/addition operation. This is a reversible modification of system state (devices can be removed from workspaces).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs glp_add_device 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 glp_add_device, this is the rule to start with:

glp_add_device Rate-limited

glp_add_device stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "glp_add_device": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "glp_add_device_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about glp_add_device

What does the glp_add_device tool do? +

Add a device to the GLP workspace (async task, polls until complete, ~5min max). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hpe Networking MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on glp_add_device? +

Register the Hpe Networking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for glp_add_device: 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 glp_add_device? +

glp_add_device is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit glp_add_device? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the glp_add_device 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 glp_add_device completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for glp_add_device. 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 glp_add_device? +

glp_add_device 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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