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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 detailed information about gateways within a network. Specifically, the "Gateway Details" operation under the "Gateway" resource allows users to fetch comprehensive data about a particular gateway device by specifying its serial number and associated site ID.

Common scenarios for this node include:

  • Monitoring the status and configuration of network gateways in real-time.
  • Integrating gateway health and performance data into broader network management workflows.
  • Automating alerts or reports based on gateway metrics or configurations.

For example, a network administrator could use this node to automatically pull gateway details daily and feed them into a dashboard or trigger notifications if certain thresholds are exceeded.

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 Gateway serial number (required when Domain is "Monitoring" and Resource is "Gateways" with the Gateway Details operation).
Site ID Site ID to filter gateway details (required by API when Domain is "Monitoring" and Resource is "Gateways" with the Gateway Details operation).

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing detailed information about the specified gateway. This typically includes various attributes related to the gateway's status, configuration, and performance metrics as returned by the Aruba Central Next Gen API.

If binary data were involved (not indicated here), it would represent files or media related to the gateway, but this node focuses on JSON structured data.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to Aruba Central Next Gen API via an API key credential configured in n8n.
  • The node depends on proper authentication credentials to access the API.
  • Network connectivity to Aruba Central services is necessary.
  • No additional external dependencies beyond the API and n8n environment.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing or invalid Serial Number or Site ID: The API requires these fields to fetch gateway details. Ensure they are correctly provided and correspond to existing resources.
  • Authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is valid and has sufficient permissions.
  • Network issues: Confirm that the n8n instance can reach Aruba Central endpoints.
  • Debug Mode: Enable this property to get detailed logs which can help identify issues during execution.
  • Error messages: The node throws descriptive errors if the API call fails or required parameters are missing. Review error messages for hints on resolution.

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