topic Re: ZTP+ with a custom configuration script in ExtremeCloud IQ- Site Engine Management Center

ZTP+ with a custom configuration script

RobertD1 — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:41:27 GMT

Hello,

Tried assigning a TCL script to add a couple of VLANs to an EXOS switch during ZTP+ discovery. It does not get used.

The script is valid as I know I can run it and select a discovered switch to update which works.

I know ZTP+ does not support Load Configuration templates but thought this could be an alternative to send config during discovery?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Rob

Re: ZTP+ with a custom configuration script

Ryan_Yacobucci — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:24:57 GMT

Hello Robert,

You should be able to trigger an automated task based on ZTP+ to run a script with the custom configuration section:

Also, to my knowledge we should be able to push VLANs through port template assignments through the ZTP+ Automated Templates feature.

If you click on the Site --> Site Tab --> Port Templates there's a section for ZTP+ device and port mappings.
Check to see if the ZTP+ Device Defaults is set to always push configuration updates.

At the bottom of the ZTP+ Device Defaults tab is a "Global to IP Site Mapping" to allow you to have different devices automatically be added into specific Sites that can have different automated tasks or port templates/mappings according to the site requirements.

Thanks
-Ryan

Re: ZTP+ with a custom configuration script

RobertD1 — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:36:42 GMT

Hi Ryan,

Thanks for your reply. Wonder if it is because I am using a GNS3 VM which is not getting recognized as vendor Extreme?

Rob

Re: ZTP+ with a custom configuration script

Ludovico_Steven — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:40:58 GMT

If I recall correctly, you cannot assign a CLI script under Actions Custom Configuration. TCL should work though I think.

Python does work; maybe you might find this workflow useful:

https://github.com/extremenetworks/ExtremeScripting/tree/master/XMC_XIQ-SE/oneview_workflows

"Apply Config Template"

Re: ZTP+ with a custom configuration script

RobertD1 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:13:46 GMT

Thanks Ludovico, I'll try the workflow. My TCL script did not work which was to add VLANs to the EXOS config but as Ryan pointed out it is possible to do this by adding the VLANs to the Site. I could also assign VLANs using Port Templates by device and port.

For some reason ZTP+ discovery did not add the new device to Control or Default Policy Domain which I expected it to as the checkboxes are ticked to do that. Even when I manually Add the device and choose Run Site's Add Actions it doesn't add to Access Control>Switches and the Policy Domain.

Rob

Re: ZTP+ with a custom configuration script

RobertD1 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:14:27 GMT

After I reconnected my XIQ-SE to Cloud IQ the Site Actions started working.

Re: ZTP+ with a custom configuration script

RobertD1 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:37:13 GMT

I think the key is ensure that XIQ-SE is licensed otherwise some functionality is no longer available. Even my custom TCL script works when now when I Add Device. Therefore it should also work with ZTP+ discovery.

I will try the Workflow too.

But happier now I see things working. Can delete the device and start over, think the only manual step is to enforce the Policy Domain.

Re: ZTP+ with a custom configuration script

RobertD1 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:48:21 GMT

Hi Ludovico,

Your Workflow works perfectly. I can now use a template with variables to add config lines to multiple devices and as part of ZTP+ if needed.

Thanks both!

Re: ZTP+ with a custom configuration script

Ludovico_Steven — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:40:43 GMT

Make sure the devices are checking out a license from XIQ, otherwise those Site actions will not happen.

Under Devices, you need to see them getting a tick for XIQ Onboarded, and at least a Pilot license.