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Overview

This node interacts with the Aruba Central Next Gen API to retrieve detailed information about a specific VLAN configured on a gateway device. It is particularly useful for network administrators who need to monitor or audit VLAN configurations on their gateways within Aruba Central.

Typical use cases include:

  • Fetching VLAN details for troubleshooting network segmentation issues.
  • Auditing VLAN settings as part of network compliance checks.
  • Integrating VLAN configuration data into broader network monitoring workflows.

For example, a user can input a gateway's serial number and a VLAN ID to get detailed information about that VLAN’s configuration and status on the specified gateway.

Properties

Name Meaning
Debug Mode Whether to enable detailed debug logs for troubleshooting (true/false).
Domain API domain to interact with:
- Monitoring: Monitor devices, clients, and sites
- Configuration: Configure devices, groups, and profiles
Serial Number Gateway serial number to identify the target device.
VLAN ID VLAN ID to retrieve details for on the specified gateway.

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing detailed information about the specified VLAN on the given gateway. This typically includes VLAN configuration parameters, status, and possibly statistics related to that VLAN.

If binary data were involved (not indicated here), it would represent associated files or media, but this node focuses on JSON metadata output.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to Aruba Central Next Gen API.
  • Needs an API authentication token credential configured in n8n to authorize requests.
  • The node depends on internal helper modules for executing operations and logging, bundled within the node implementation.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Invalid or missing serial number or VLAN ID will cause the API call to fail.
    • Network connectivity problems or incorrect API credentials will prevent successful execution.
    • Selecting the wrong domain (e.g., "configuration" instead of "monitoring") may result in no data returned or errors.
  • Error Messages:

    • Errors are caught and rethrown as node operation errors with descriptive messages.
    • Typical error messages might include "Unknown error in node execution" if the underlying issue is not explicitly handled.
    • Enabling Debug Mode provides detailed logs that help diagnose issues.
  • Resolution Tips:

    • Verify that the serial number and VLAN ID are correct and correspond to existing resources.
    • Ensure the API key or OAuth2 credentials are valid and have sufficient permissions.
    • Use Debug Mode to get more insight into request and response details.

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