Subnetwork Craft Terminal ✦ Secure

A subnetwork is an ME network that isn't directly part of your main grid. By using ME Interfaces Storage Buses

To use the SCT software for physical maintenance or setup, technicians typically: subnetwork craft terminal

The Subnetwork Craft Terminal is not a replacement for NMS but a critical fallback and diagnostic tool for per-subnet management. As networks become more virtualized and automated, SCT functions must be preserved as a — ideally implemented via smart out-of-band management fabrics. Future work includes standardizing SCT protocols within IETF (e.g., extending NETCONF/RESTCONF to craft modes) and integrating SCT into network digital twins for safe failure testing. A subnetwork is an ME network that isn't