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  • 1.  How to assign TFTP to Access Switch device function

    Posted Apr 22, 2026 05:26 AM
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    I recently migrated some of my switches from the classic platform to the new Central, but I noticed that the existing TFTP and IGMP configurations on those switches are no longer present.

    I attempted to recreate the TFTP profile under System → Dump Server, but when trying to assign it to a device function, the available options were limited to Bridge and Campus Access Point, as shown in the attached screenshot.

    Could you please advise on a workaround for this issue? Specifically, how can I create or enable an Access Switch device function so that I can properly assign the TFTP profile?



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  • 2.  RE: How to assign TFTP to Access Switch device function

    Posted Apr 24, 2026 05:35 AM
    In the new Central:
    "Device Function" is tied to specific solution workflows
    "Access Switch" is not exposed as a selectable function in Dump Server profiles
    �� So you cannot "enable" or create it manually





  • 3.  RE: How to assign TFTP to Access Switch device function

    Posted Apr 24, 2026 07:53 AM

    Hello Asbai, thank you for your response. I am aware the Device functions are tied to specific solution workflow.

    Is there any workaround for this issue? All the switches in our organization currently have TFTP and IGMP configured. If we proceed with migrating all the switches, these configurations will be lost, which will significantly impact our operations.

    Specifically, configuration backups to our TFTP server will stop, and our IPTV services will be disrupted due to the absence of IGMP settings, therefore we cannot proceed with migration until we are able assign the above to access switch device function.

    thanks

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  • 4.  RE: How to assign TFTP to Access Switch device function

    Posted Apr 24, 2026 01:50 PM
    Hello
    You can try this
     
    1.Extract Current Configuration
    From your existing switches:
    show running-config
    Identify:
    TFTP settings
    IGMP configuration (VLANs, snooping, querier, etc.)
    2. Create a Template in Aruba Central
    Example – TFTP
    system
      dump-server tftp <TFTP_IP>
    Example – IGMP (adjust to your environment)
    vlan <IPTV_VLAN>
      ip igmp
      ip igmp snooping enable
    If a querier is required:
    ip igmp querier
    3. Create a Template Group
    Group type: AOS-CX Template Group
    Attach your template
    Use variables if needed (e.g., TFTP IP, VLAN IDs)
    4. Migrate Devices Directly into the Template Group
    This is critical:
    ❌ Do NOT migrate into a UI-based group first
    ✅ Migrate directly into the Template Group
    This avoids configuration loss and service disruption.
    5. Validate with a Pilot
    Before full rollout:
    Test on 1–2 switches
    Verify:
    TFTP backups are working ✅
    IPTV traffic is functioning correctly ✅
     
    De:



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  • 5.  RE: How to assign TFTP to Access Switch device function

    Posted Apr 28, 2026 04:17 AM

    Thanks, i am going to try this and update you.

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