VxBlock: How to enable nxapi to add Nexus and MDS switches
Summary: This article explains how to add the VxBlock components Nexus switch and MDS Switch to the Converged Management Software (CMS)
Instructions
This guide builds on the Dell Converged Management Software Version 1.9 Installation Guide, addressing how to add a Nexus and MDS switch to CMS.
The Nexus and MDS switches require enabling the "nxapi" feature so CMS can communicate with them. CMS cannot communicate with the devices and return an error when you attempt to "Start Data Collection" if the "nxapi" feature is not enabled.
Commands to run at the Nexus Switch:
switch# configure terminal switch(config)# feature nxapi switch(config)#copy running start
Commands to run on the MDS switch.
switch# configure terminal switch(config)# feature nxapi switch(config)# nxapi sandbox switch(config)# nxapi https port 8443 switch(config)#copy running start
The user could add the switch IP addresses and provide the required credentials once this has been performed. CMS then can communicate with the switches.
Tip: It is recommended to create a new read-only user account on each switch (Role: Network Operator) that is dedicated to the CMS role.