move_devices · HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What move_devices does on HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server

AI agents use move_devices to create or update resources in HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why move_devices needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by relocating devices between groups. The operation is not destructive (devices are not deleted), not financial, and not code execution. It is a state change that can be undone by moving devices back to their original group.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'move_devices' and description states it 'Move devices to a different group' — this is a modification of device state/organization within the inventory management system.

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Verdict

move_devices Rate-limited

move_devices 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": {
    "move_devices": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_devices_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about move_devices

What does the move_devices tool do? +

Move devices to a different group. It is categorised as a Write tool in the HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on move_devices? +

Register the HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for move_devices: 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 Aruba Networking Central MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is move_devices? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_devices? +

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

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

move_devices is provided by the HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server MCP server (the-otner/aruba-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.