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Switch → Get Switch Port PoE Info for CX Switch

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Overview

This node interacts with the Aruba Central API to retrieve Power over Ethernet (PoE) information for a specific port on a CX switch. It is useful for network administrators who need to monitor and manage PoE status on switch ports, such as checking power consumption or troubleshooting power-related issues on network devices connected to the switch.

Use Case Examples

  1. A network admin wants to check the PoE status of port 5 on a CX switch with a given serial number to ensure connected devices are receiving power.
  2. Automating the retrieval of PoE info for multiple switch ports to monitor power usage and detect potential issues in a large network.

Properties

Name Meaning
Domain Specifies the domain of the Aruba Central API to use, with options like monitoring, configuration, firmware, etc. For this operation, the domain is set to 'monitoring'.
Serial The serial number of the CX switch to get port PoE info for.
Port The specific switch port to retrieve PoE information for.

Output

JSON

  • portPoeInfo - Contains the PoE information for the specified switch port on the CX switch.

Dependencies

  • Aruba Central API with OAuth2 authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the serial number and port values are correct and correspond to an existing CX switch and port in Aruba Central.
  • Verify that the OAuth2 credentials for Aruba Central API are valid and have sufficient permissions to access monitoring data.
  • If the node throws an error related to API access, check network connectivity and API endpoint availability.
  • Enable 'continueOnFail' option to allow the workflow to proceed even if this node encounters an error, useful for bulk operations.

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