Getting Started with Aruba CX Deployments
Before you get started with your onboarding and provisioning operations, browse through the list of Supported Aruba CX Switch Platforms in Aruba Central.
Provisioning Workflow
The following sections list the steps required for provisioning Aruba CX switches in Aruba Central.
Provisioning a Factory Default Switch
Like most Aruba devices, Aruba CX switches support ZTPZero Touch Provisioning. ZTP is a device provisioning mechanism that allows automatic and quick provisioning of devices with a minimal or at times no manual intervention.. Switches with factory default configuration have very basic configuration for all ports in VLANVirtual Local Area Network. In computer networking, a single Layer 2 network may be partitioned to create multiple distinct broadcast domains, which are mutually isolated so that packets can only pass between them through one or more routers; such a domain is referred to as a Virtual Local Area Network, Virtual LAN, or VLAN.-1. When a new Aruba CX switch (factory default) is powered on, it automatically obtains IP address, connects to Aruba Activate and downloads the provisioning parameters. When the switch identifies Aruba Central as its management entity, it connects to Aruba Central.
To manage Aruba CX switches from Aruba Central, you must onboard the switches to the device inventory and assign a valid subscription.
For step-by-step instructions, see Step 1: Onboard the Switch to Aruba Central.
Provisioning a Pre-configured or Locally-Managed Switch
Pre-configured switches have customized configuration; for example, an additional VLAN or static IP address configured on the default.
Aruba Central management service is enabled by default on Aruba CX switches. When the switch is powered on, it identifies Aruba Central as its management entity and connects to Aruba Central.
To manage Aruba CX switches from Aruba Central, you must onboard the switches to the device inventory and assign a valid subscription.
For step-by-step instructions, see Workflow 1—Pre-Provisioning a Switch.
Group Assignment
Aruba Central supports provisioning Aruba CX switches in template groups. Template groups allow you to configure devices using CLI-based configuration templates.
The following figure illustrates the group assignment workflow in Aruba Central:
Figure 1 Group Assignment-Switches
Configuration and Management
Aruba Central supports managing Aruba CX switches configuration using configuration templates only. Ensure that you assign the Aruba CX switches to a template group.
For more information on managing Aruba CX switches in Aruba Central, see Creating a Template Group.
Switch Monitoring
To view the operation status of switches and health of wired access network:
1. In the app, set the filter to one of the options under , , or . For all devices, set the filter to . Ensure that the filter selected contains at least one active switch.
The dashboard context for the selected filter is displayed.
2. Under , click > .
A list of switches is displayed in the view.
For more information, see Reports .
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To view Aruba CX switches in the monitoring pages, you must create a template configuration for the switch with the password in plaintext. See Creating a Template Group. |
Viewing VSX Details
Aruba Central displays information about VSX configuration of Aruba CX switches. For more information, see Viewing the VSX Page.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
The page under > > in the Aruba Central UI displays errors in configuration sync, templates, and a list of configuration overrides. For more information, see Verifying Device Configuration Status.
To troubleshoot Aruba CX switches remotely, use the tools available under > > . For more information, see Using Troubleshooting Tools.
You can also reboot, connect to the remote console of the switch, or generate a tech support dump for troubleshooting the device, by using the tools available under > > > .
