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aruba-cx-config

View and manage Aruba CX switch configurations, routing tables, and ISSU firmware upgrades.

650|182|Updated Feb 19, 2026
Search Tags:#network automation#routing table#itSM#aruba cx#switch configuration#firmware management#issu upgrade
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill aruba-cx-config
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: aruba-cx-config
Source: https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/aruba-cx-config
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill aruba-cx-config

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing HPE Aruba CX switch configurations and firmware upgrades manually requires CLI access and careful change control; this Skill centralizes config viewing, saving, and ISSU upgrades through the aruba-cx-mcp server with ITSM change-management gating.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Configuration Management: View running and startup configs, compare them for unsaved changes, and save running config to startup.
  • Routing Visibility: Inspect IP routing tables per switch or per VRF to verify paths and gateways.
  • ISSU & Firmware Operations: Check ISSU status, initiate in-service upgrades, and upload or download firmware images.
  • ITSM Gating: Write operations require a ServiceNow change request number when ITSM_ENABLED=true, with a lab mode for format-only validation.
  • Use Case: A network engineer asks to upgrade core-sw-1 to firmware 10.14.1000 with CR CHG0001234, then monitors ISSU progress until completion.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to show the running configuration for your Aruba CX switch, for example: show the running configuration for core-sw-1.

Frequently Asked Questions about aruba-cx-config

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I view the running configuration of an Aruba CX switch?▼

Use the get_running_config tool with the target switch name, optionally specifying a section such as interfaces. The switch must be defined in the ARUBA_CX_TARGETS environment variable with valid REST API credentials.

How do I perform an ISSU upgrade on an Aruba CX switch?▼

Call issu_upgrade with the target switch, firmware image version, and a change request number when ITSM is enabled. Monitor progress with get_issu_status, which reports states from downloading through upgrading to complete or failed.

Does saving Aruba CX config require a change request?▼

Yes, when ITSM_ENABLED=true the save_config, issu_upgrade, upload_firmware, and download_firmware operations require a valid ServiceNow CR number like CHG0001234. Setting ITSM_LAB_MODE=true validates only the CR format without contacting ServiceNow.

Why does my Aruba CX operation return CR_REQUIRED or CR_INVALID?▼

CR_REQUIRED means ITSM gating is enabled and no cr_number parameter was provided for a write operation. CR_INVALID means the supplied number failed format or ServiceNow validation; verify it matches the CHG0001234 pattern and has an approved status.

What are the limitations of ISSU upgrades on Aruba CX switches?▼

ISSU requires switch hardware and firmware that support in-service upgrades, otherwise an ISSU_NOT_SUPPORTED error is returned and a traditional upgrade is needed. Upgrades typically take 15-30 minutes, and only one upgrade can run at a time per switch.

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