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Switch → Get Ports Details for CX Switch

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Overview

This node interacts with the Aruba Central API to retrieve detailed information about the ports of a specified CX switch. It is particularly useful for network administrators who need to monitor and manage switch port configurations and statuses within the Aruba Central monitoring domain.

Use Case Examples

  1. A network admin wants to get real-time port details of a CX switch to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
  2. Automating the retrieval of port status for inventory and monitoring purposes in a large network environment.

Properties

Name Meaning
Domain Specifies the domain of the Aruba Central API to use, such as monitoring, configuration, or firmware management. For this operation, it defaults to 'monitoring'.
Serial The serial number of the CX switch for which port details are to be retrieved.
Additional Fields Optional additional parameters for the query, such as the slot name for chassis type switches.

Output

JSON

  • portDetails - Detailed information about each port on the specified CX switch, including status, configuration, and metrics.

Dependencies

  • Aruba Central API with OAuth2 authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the serial number provided is correct and corresponds to a CX switch managed by Aruba Central.
  • Verify that the OAuth2 credentials for Aruba Central API are valid and have the necessary permissions for the monitoring domain.
  • If querying slot-specific ports, ensure the slot name is correctly specified for chassis type switches.
  • Common error messages may include authentication failures, invalid serial numbers, or network connectivity issues to Aruba Central API. Resolving these typically involves checking credentials, input parameters, and network access.

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