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Original Message:
Sent: Sep 11, 2025 10:19 AM
From: Herman Robers
Subject: CX external-storage
I just tried, and one thing seems to be that the directory needs to start with a /
What may help in finding the issue is to enable debugging:
# debug externalstorage
Then disable + enable your external storage server:
# external-storage DHCPDB
disable
enable
Then check the debug logs:
# show debug buffer reverse
For me it 'glued' the IP and directory into one part, invalidating the URL. With the debug info, I'd think you probably can find the solution.
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Herman Robers
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Original Message:
Sent: Sep 09, 2025 12:37 PM
From: Evan Z
Subject: CX external-storage
I have tried with MTS\SA-DHCPsnoop and SA-DHCPsnoop@mts.lab for username. Then also with a local 'dhcplocal' account
I am not even seeing failed logins on the windows server.
I even moved a VM into the same subnet so there should be no firewall issues.
Still getting Share DHCPDB mount failure
Original Message:
Sent: Sep 09, 2025 05:43 AM
From: Herman Robers
Subject: CX external-storage
I tried in my lab, and with a \ in the username, I see the same error. Please try username sa-dhcpsnoop (without the domain), or sa-dhcpsnoop@mts.intern, if the domain suffix for the MTS domain is mts.intern.
For roadmap, future, feature requests, you should work with your local HPE Aruba Networking Sales team.
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Herman Robers
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If you have urgent issues, always contact your HPE Aruba Networking partner, distributor, or Aruba TAC Support. Check https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/contact-support/ for how to contact HPE Aruba Networking TAC. Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of Hewlett Packard Enterprise or HPE Aruba Networking.
In case your problem is solved, please invest the time to post a follow-up with the information on how you solved it. Others can benefit from that.
Original Message:
Sent: Sep 04, 2025 05:38 PM
From: Evan Z
Subject: CX external-storage
Trying to get external storage setup so I can save DHCP snooping data to it.
Running on a CX 6100 with 10.13.1120
I can't seem to get the mount connected. Not even showing logs on the firewall.
Any suggestions? Anyone willing to share a config?
Is there any future plans to allow tftp as a destination?
external-storage DHCPDB
address 10.82.101.101
username MTS\sa-dhcpsnoop
password ciphertext AQBapQrJ+AlqWPOo.......UJB0TbG
type smb
directory DHCPDB
enable
LAB-6100P12G-1# sh external-storage
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Name Address VRF Username Type Directory State
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DHCPDB 10.82.101.101 default MTS\sa-dhcpsnoop SMB DHCPDB internal_error
external_storage[2951]: Event|7801|LOG_ERR|AMM|1/1|Share DHCPDB mount failure
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