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Aruba Central Next Gen

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Overview

This node interacts with the Aruba Central Next Gen API to retrieve information about access points (APs), specifically providing a way to get the list of tunnels associated with an access point. It is useful in network monitoring and management scenarios where administrators need detailed insights into AP tunnel configurations and statuses.

A practical example use case is when a network engineer wants to monitor the health and status of tunnels on a specific access point by its serial number, helping diagnose connectivity or performance issues related to those tunnels.

Properties

Name Meaning
Debug Mode Whether to enable detailed debug logs for troubleshooting.
Domain API domain to interact with. Options: "Monitoring" (monitor devices, clients, and sites), "Configuration" (configure devices, groups, and profiles).
Serial Number Access point serial number (required). Identifies the specific AP for which to retrieve tunnel information.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the list of tunnels for the specified access point. Each item in the output typically contains details about individual tunnels such as their identifiers, status, and possibly performance metrics depending on the API response.

If binary data were involved (e.g., logs or files), it would be summarized here, but this node focuses on JSON structured data about AP tunnels.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Aruba Central Next Gen API.
  • The node depends on the external Aruba Central Next Gen service being accessible.
  • No additional environment variables are explicitly required beyond the API authentication setup.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Invalid or missing serial number will cause the API call to fail or return no data.
    • Network connectivity issues to Aruba Central API can result in timeouts or errors.
    • Insufficient permissions or expired API tokens may lead to authorization errors.
  • Error Messages:

    • Errors during execution are caught and logged with a message like "Unknown error in node execution" or more specific messages if available.
    • To resolve errors, verify the serial number input, ensure valid API credentials, and check network connectivity.
    • Enabling Debug Mode can provide detailed logs to help identify the root cause.

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