unarchive_devices | PolicyLayer

WHAT IT DOES

What unarchive_devices does on HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server

AI agents use unarchive_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 unarchive_devices needs a policy

This tool modifies device state by restoring archived devices, which is a reversible operation (devices can be re-archived). It does not delete data permanently, execute arbitrary commands, or move financial resources. The modification of inventory state and device management status constitutes a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'unarchive_devices' and description 'Unarchive devices from inventory' indicate a state change operation that restores archived devices back to active inventory.

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Verdict

unarchive_devices Rate-limited

unarchive_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": {
    "unarchive_devices": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unarchive_devices_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about unarchive_devices

What does the unarchive_devices tool do? +

Unarchive devices from inventory. 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 unarchive_devices? +

Register the HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for unarchive_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 unarchive_devices? +

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

Can I rate-limit unarchive_devices? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unarchive_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 unarchive_devices completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for unarchive_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 unarchive_devices? +

unarchive_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.