A method of provisioning modular network devices is described. A generic
configuration is placed on a device; the configuration comprises commands
for configuring interfaces associated the device. At the device, each
interface associated with the device is configured with at least one
command associated with the configuration. The device then connects with
a management point through the current interface. An inventory of all
interfaces associated with the device is self-initiated and automatically
communicated by the device to the management point.