Overview

This node operation creates a device group with specified devices in Aruba Central Next Gen under the Scope Management resource. It is useful for organizing devices into groups for easier management and configuration. For example, a network administrator can create a group named 'Network Switches' and add multiple device serial numbers to it for batch configuration or monitoring.

Use Case Examples

1. Create a device group named 'Network Switches' with devices having serial numbers SN123456 and SN789012.
2. Organize devices into groups for applying configuration policies or monitoring in Aruba Central.

Properties

Output

JSON

• groupId - Identifier of the created device group.
• groupName - Name of the created device group.
• devices - List of devices included in the group, typically by serial numbers.
• description - Description of the device group if provided.

Dependencies

• Aruba Central Next Gen API
• OAuth2 API credentials for authentication

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the device serial numbers are valid and exist in Aruba Central before adding to the group.
• Verify that the API credentials have sufficient permissions to create device groups and modify device assignments.
• If debug mode is enabled, check the detailed logs for specific error messages to diagnose issues.
• Common errors include authentication failures, invalid input data, or network connectivity issues. Resolving these typically involves verifying credentials, input formats, and network access.