topic Re: ZTP+ with EXOS in ExtremeControl

ZTP+ with EXOS

RobertD1 — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:59:58 GMT

Hello,

Is there a document on configuring ZTP+ with EXOS?

Thanks,

Rob

Re: ZTP+ with EXOS

RobertD1 — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 10:39:19 GMT

I have setup a GNS3 lab where the EXOS booting without primary.cfg finds a DHCP IP, domain name and DNS Server (show dns-client confirms) so the ZTP+ process can resolve extremecontrol.<domain> and then pops up in the Discovered window. I am then able to apply configuration where the device is added to the appropriate site path and configure a new VLAN on the switch. I'm certain there is more I can push down and will investigate more but made progress.

Not sure if it is possible to uses ZTP+ to upgrade the software on a GNS3 VM.

Also, is it possible to use a template file so the newly discovered switch gets config applied in one go without having to interact with it?

Rob

Re: ZTP+ with EXOS

RobertD1 — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:10:04 GMT

Downloaded the latest 32.1.1.6 .XOS from Github and made it the reference image and was able to upgrade the VM during ZTP+ process.

Don't think templates work with ZTP+ only with ZTP. Not sure how they differ I wanted to do ZTP process and use a template? I can archive a config and save the config as a template in XML format which I can edit but is tricky to do it this way. ZTP+ allows for VLANs and Port Types which is fine for some situations.

To return a switch to use ZTP+ I need to go to factory defaults (unconfigure switch all) which reboots the switch and then I also need to rm primary.cfg and reboot a second time. Is there an easier way to return to ZTP+, I cannot delete primary.cfg when it is the active config.

Re: ZTP+ with EXOS

RobertD1 — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:25 GMT

Actually, I don't think it is necessary to remove the primary.cfg as well as factory default the switch. I didn't wait long enough, takes about five minutes to appear in Discovered window. I then stage it and wait another eight minutes and check the switch has been configured.