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VLANs & Networks → Create Loop Protect Profile

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Overview

This node operation creates a Loop Protect Profile within the VLANs & Networks resource of the Aruba Central Next Gen API. It is useful for network administrators who want to configure loop protection settings programmatically to prevent network loops that can cause broadcast storms and network outages. For example, it can be used to automate the setup of loop protection profiles across multiple network devices to ensure consistent network stability and security.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automate creation of loop protect profiles for multiple switches in a large network.
  2. Integrate loop protect profile creation into a network configuration management workflow.

Properties

Name Meaning
Debug Mode Whether to enable detailed debug logs for troubleshooting.
Domain API domain to interact with, such as monitoring, configuration, interfaces, routing, network services, security, management, or system.
Configuration Data Loop Protect configuration as JSON. This is the request body for creating the loop protect profile, following the API documentation schema.

Output

JSON

  • response - The JSON response from the Aruba Central Next Gen API after creating the Loop Protect Profile, containing details of the created profile or error information.

Dependencies

  • Aruba Central Next Gen API with OAuth2 authentication

Troubleshooting

  • If the node fails with an error, check that the JSON in Configuration Data is correctly formatted and matches the API schema.
  • Ensure the OAuth2 credentials for Aruba Central Next Gen API are valid and have the necessary permissions.
  • Enable Debug Mode to get detailed logs for troubleshooting issues.
  • Common error messages may include authentication failures, invalid JSON payload, or API endpoint errors. Verify API domain and operation parameters.

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