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  • 1.  Cable Testing using Aruba Central

    Posted Nov 25, 2019 06:43 AM

    We can run cli command to a switch to detect cable faults. If the switch is cloud managed in Aruba Central we can use the GUI to test the cable.

     

    Test Details:

    • Aruba Central - AUTO-ATH-2.4.9-687-P
    • 2930F switch 
    • AP-515

    My AP is connected to port 4 of 2930F with 4 meters cable. I will check if I have cable faults using Aruba Central.

     

    1. Under Maintenance > Tools > Device Check . Run "Cable Test" to a selected switch.

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    2. Refresh the page to see the test results.

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    3. Or you can laso check the cable test result by issuing show cable-diagnostics. Maintenance > Tools > Adanced.

     

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    Based on the test result my cable is good and also it confirmed that it is 4 meters long. Very useful command to test layer 1. 



  • 2.  RE: Cable Testing using Aruba Central

    Posted Nov 25, 2019 05:46 PM

    will this work for all switches/AP's supported by central?



  • 3.  RE: Cable Testing using Aruba Central

    Posted Nov 25, 2019 07:09 PM

    2930F, 2930M, 3810M, 5400R v3 modules supported it.



  • 4.  RE: Cable Testing using Aruba Central

    Posted Dec 17, 2024 03:09 PM

    Is it possible to run the cable test command per API?




  • 5.  RE: Cable Testing using Aruba Central

    Posted Dec 17, 2024 09:57 PM

    Hello Jakob,
    I just had a quick look at the API, and I'm sorry, I don't think you can execute that command from the API, I'll have a closer look, but I don't think it's there. It lets you see the status of the port whether the switch is AOS-S or AOS-CX, but it doesn't let you execute the command to do a wiring test.

    I don't see it in the generic command option either. I think it's a good idea, I'm going to ask internally if it could be added to the API.

    Best Regards



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    Daniel Ruiz
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  • 6.  RE: Cable Testing using Aruba Central

    Posted Dec 23, 2024 12:25 AM

    Hi Jakob, 

    There is provision for 'Cable Test' and within the Troubleshooting branch of the API.  This looks to be only for AOS-S Switches (no cable test t/shooting command for AOS-CX).

    The troubleshooting branch of the API has provision for running many operational commands through the Aruba Central API - however it does require some time investment of scripting multiple requests together to make it useful.

    For example, in order to run a cable test and then return the data, the script would need to have the following functions:

    1. Request the switch to run the cable test on a specific port and collect the 'troubleshooting ID' (troubleshooting command_id 1205)
    2. Clear the troubleshooting log
    3. Collect the cable test result from the switch and collect 'troubleshooting ID' (troubleshooting command_id 1005)
    4. Get troubleshooting output
    5. Clear the troubleshooting log (make ready for next opertional command sequence)

    I used a similar process to script batch IAP speed test commands  (https://github.com/rhysbaileyAU/aruba_central_troubsleshooting).  I always intended to extend the functionality, but never found the time.  

    - Rhys


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