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Port Security → Update Port Security Profile

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Overview

This node operation updates a port security profile in the Aruba Central Next Gen system. It is useful for network administrators who need to modify the configuration of port security profiles to enhance network security or adjust settings as network requirements change. For example, updating a profile to change allowed MAC addresses or security policies on specific ports.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating an existing port security profile with new JSON configuration to enforce stricter access control on network ports.
  2. Modifying a port security profile to add or remove devices allowed on a port.

Properties

Name Meaning
Debug Mode Whether to enable detailed debug logs for troubleshooting.
Domain API domain to interact with, specifically 'security' for port security operations.
Profile Name Name of the port security profile to update.
Profile Body JSON configuration body for the port security profile containing the updated settings.

Output

JSON

  • response - The JSON response from the Aruba Central Next Gen API after updating the port security profile, typically containing status and updated profile details.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for Aruba Central Next Gen OAuth2 authentication to interact with the Aruba Central Next Gen API.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues include authentication failures due to invalid or expired API credentials. Ensure the OAuth2 token is valid and refreshed as needed.
  • Invalid JSON in the 'Profile Body' property can cause API errors. Validate JSON syntax before submission.
  • If the specified 'Profile Name' does not exist, the API may return a not found error. Verify the profile name is correct.

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