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I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

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Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2024

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 10, 2025 04:00 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

I am looking to setup the ClearPass server on our current ESXi environment, so it will be using our current physical environment. Just to cover and get everything I need together; do I need to get another license or anything specific for that server? I do not have access to our ESXi environment so I will be setting this up with my boss and I would like to make sure that I have everything that I would need before I get into the working session.

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

Hi 

 How do I mount a second disk on Eve?

The device fails to boot after I tried mounting it.

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

see if formatting it make a difference,

fdisk -l   <<<this should show the new disk

then partition it with  fdisk /dev/xxx

and format it with mkfs and finally create a mount point and mount it.

Hi 

 How do I mount a second disk on Eve?

The device fails to boot after I tried mounting it.

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

Hi Leo.

It's documented in EVE documentation. But it is very simple.

Just create a second empty disk file and put it into Clearpass directory

/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 hdb.qcow2 100G

see if formatting it make a difference,

fdisk -l   <<<this should show the new disk

then partition it with  fdisk /dev/xxx

and format it with mkfs and finally create a mount point and mount it.

Hi 

 How do I mount a second disk on Eve?

The device fails to boot after I tried mounting it.

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

see if formatting it make a difference,

fdisk -l   <<<this should show the new disk

then partition it with  fdisk /dev/xxx

and format it with mkfs and finally create a mount point and mount it.

Hi 

 How do I mount a second disk on Eve?

The device fails to boot after I tried mounting it.

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

I don't understand this operation. This command only shows the eve-ng disk, which I think is wrong.

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leo ma

Original Message:
Sent: Dec 17, 2025 11:01 PM
From: ariyap
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

see if formatting it make a difference,

fdisk -l   <<<this should show the new disk

then partition it with  fdisk /dev/xxx

and format it with mkfs and finally create a mount point and mount it.

------------------------------
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos.
Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of HPE or Aruba.

Original Message:
Sent: Dec 17, 2025 09:24 PM
From: leo.ma
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Hi 

 How do I mount a second disk on Eve?

The device fails to boot after I tried mounting it.

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leo ma

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 18, 2025 12:54 AM
From: GorazdKikelj
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

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Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2025

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 17, 2025 03:48 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 08:01 PM
From: Daniel Ruiz
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

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Daniel Ruiz
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If you have urgent issues, always contact your Aruba partner, distributor, or Aruba TAC Support.
Check https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/contact-support/ for how to contact Aruba TAC.

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 02:05 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 01:52 PM
From: GorazdKikelj
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

------------------------------
Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2024

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 10:02 AM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 03:30 AM
From: GorazdKikelj
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

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Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2024

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 10, 2025 04:00 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

Hi Leo.

I just test Clearpass deployment on my eve-ng instance. Same procedure as described in EVE-NG documentation.

Use VM version 4.1 for Clearpass.

And it is starting without a problem.

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Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2025

Original Message:
Sent: Dec 18, 2025 08:31 PM
From: leo.ma
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I don't understand this operation. This command only shows the eve-ng disk, which I think is wrong.

------------------------------
leo ma

Original Message:
Sent: Dec 17, 2025 11:01 PM
From: ariyap
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

see if formatting it make a difference,

fdisk -l   <<<this should show the new disk

then partition it with  fdisk /dev/xxx

and format it with mkfs and finally create a mount point and mount it.

------------------------------
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos.
Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of HPE or Aruba.

Original Message:
Sent: Dec 17, 2025 09:24 PM
From: leo.ma
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Hi 

 How do I mount a second disk on Eve?

The device fails to boot after I tried mounting it.

------------------------------
leo ma

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 18, 2025 12:54 AM
From: GorazdKikelj
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

------------------------------
Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2025

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 17, 2025 03:48 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 08:01 PM
From: Daniel Ruiz
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

------------------------------
Daniel Ruiz
-----------------------
Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of Hewlett Packard Enterprise or Aruba Networks.
If you have urgent issues, always contact your Aruba partner, distributor, or Aruba TAC Support.
Check https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/contact-support/ for how to contact Aruba TAC.

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 02:05 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 01:52 PM
From: GorazdKikelj
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

------------------------------
Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2024

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 10:02 AM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 03:30 AM
From: GorazdKikelj
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

------------------------------
Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2024

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 10, 2025 04:00 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

Hi Leo.

I just test Clearpass deployment on my eve-ng instance. Same procedure as described in EVE-NG documentation.

Use VM version 4.1 for Clearpass.

And it is starting without a problem.

------------------------------
Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2025

Original Message:
Sent: Dec 18, 2025 08:31 PM
From: leo.ma
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I don't understand this operation. This command only shows the eve-ng disk, which I think is wrong.

------------------------------
leo ma

Original Message:
Sent: Dec 17, 2025 11:01 PM
From: ariyap
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

see if formatting it make a difference,

fdisk -l   <<<this should show the new disk

then partition it with  fdisk /dev/xxx

and format it with mkfs and finally create a mount point and mount it.

------------------------------
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos.
Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of HPE or Aruba.

Original Message:
Sent: Dec 17, 2025 09:24 PM
From: leo.ma
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Hi 

 How do I mount a second disk on Eve?

The device fails to boot after I tried mounting it.

------------------------------
leo ma

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 18, 2025 12:54 AM
From: GorazdKikelj
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

------------------------------
Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2025

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 17, 2025 03:48 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 08:01 PM
From: Daniel Ruiz
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

------------------------------
Daniel Ruiz
-----------------------
Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of Hewlett Packard Enterprise or Aruba Networks.
If you have urgent issues, always contact your Aruba partner, distributor, or Aruba TAC Support.
Check https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/contact-support/ for how to contact Aruba TAC.

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 02:05 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 01:52 PM
From: GorazdKikelj
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

------------------------------
Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2024

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 10:02 AM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 03:30 AM
From: GorazdKikelj
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

------------------------------
Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2024

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 10, 2025 04:00 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

Hi Leo.

I just test Clearpass deployment on my eve-ng instance. Same procedure as described in EVE-NG documentation.

Use VM version 4.1 for Clearpass.

And it is starting without a problem.

------------------------------
Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2025

Original Message:
Sent: Dec 18, 2025 08:31 PM
From: leo.ma
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I don't understand this operation. This command only shows the eve-ng disk, which I think is wrong.

------------------------------
leo ma

Original Message:
Sent: Dec 17, 2025 11:01 PM
From: ariyap
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

see if formatting it make a difference,

fdisk -l   <<<this should show the new disk

then partition it with  fdisk /dev/xxx

and format it with mkfs and finally create a mount point and mount it.

------------------------------
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos.
Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of HPE or Aruba.

Original Message:
Sent: Dec 17, 2025 09:24 PM
From: leo.ma
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Hi 

 How do I mount a second disk on Eve?

The device fails to boot after I tried mounting it.

------------------------------
leo ma

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 18, 2025 12:54 AM
From: GorazdKikelj
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

------------------------------
Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2025

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 17, 2025 03:48 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 08:01 PM
From: Daniel Ruiz
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

------------------------------
Daniel Ruiz
-----------------------
Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of Hewlett Packard Enterprise or Aruba Networks.
If you have urgent issues, always contact your Aruba partner, distributor, or Aruba TAC Support.
Check https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/contact-support/ for how to contact Aruba TAC.

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 02:05 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 01:52 PM
From: GorazdKikelj
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

------------------------------
Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2024

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 10:02 AM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 11, 2025 03:30 AM
From: GorazdKikelj
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

------------------------------
Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2024

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 10, 2025 04:00 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?