Automated Deployment

The automated deployment feature allows a newly installed device, with no administrative configuration (default configuration), to automatically obtain the latest firmware revision and configuration from the network. The DHCP client, using a default VLAN and base MAC, obtains a temporary IP address and mask and the IP address of the NetSight server from the DHCP server. Use DHCP Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) code option 60 to identify “Extreme Networks, Inc.” as the vendor. Use DHCP vendor specific code option 125 to specify the information required for the switch to send the trap to start the Netsight OneView application.

Upon obtaining the NetSight IP address, automated deployment sends a notification to NetSight, informing NetSight that its status is READY. NetSight, using its inventory manager, drives the needed changes to the device by determining the configuration to apply and querying the device as to any required upgrades. Refer to the NetSight help page “New Device Configuration in OneView” for NetSight device configuration information.

The automated deployment feature has no CLI input associated with it. Its only dependency is whether the device is currently at the default configuration.

To determine if a device is currently at default configuration, login to the device and a banner will display stating that the system is running with default configuration with a temporary IP address assigned by the DHCP server.

If any CLI configuration is entered for a device configured at default configuration, the device releases the IP address, any SNMP and DHCP settings are backed out, and the device exits automated deployment mode.

To administratively set the device to its default configuration enter the clear config all command. If any licenses are configured, also enter the clear license all command.