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aruba-cx-interfaces

Monitor Aruba CX switch interface status, LLDP neighbors, and optical transceiver health.

650|182|Updated Feb 19, 2026
Search Tags:#mcp#network troubleshooting#lldp#aruba cx#interface monitoring#optical transceiver#dom diagnostics
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill aruba-cx-interfaces
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: aruba-cx-interfaces
Source: https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/aruba-cx-interfaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill aruba-cx-interfaces

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Troubleshooting connectivity issues on HPE Aruba CX switches requires manually logging into devices and running CLI commands to check interface status, discover neighbors, and inspect optical transceiver health. This Skill centralizes those read-only checks through a single MCP server so you can query any switch in natural language.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interface Status Monitoring: Query admin/operational state, speed, MTU, and descriptions for all interfaces or a specific port on any configured Aruba CX switch.
  • LLDP Neighbor Discovery: Map connected devices, remote ports, and capabilities to build topology views and verify uplinks.
  • Optical Transceiver Health (DOM): Read TX/RX power, temperature, and voltage with normal/warning/alarm threshold status to catch degrading optics before links fail.
  • Use Case: A user reports a server is unreachable. Ask which interfaces are down on the access switch, check the LLDP neighbor on the server port, then inspect DOM readings to find an RX power alarm indicating a failing optic.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to show all interfaces and their status on your core Aruba CX switch.

Frequently Asked Questions about aruba-cx-interfaces

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check interface status on an Aruba CX switch?▼

Ask in natural language, for example "Show all interfaces on core-sw-1" or "What's the status of interface 1/1/1". The get_interfaces tool returns admin state, operational state, speed, MTU, and description for each port.

How do I find LLDP neighbors on Aruba CX switches?▼

Use the get_lldp_neighbors tool by asking something like "Show LLDP neighbors on core-sw-1". It returns the remote chassis ID, port ID, system name, and capabilities for each local port, useful for topology mapping.

Can I monitor optical transceiver health on Aruba CX ports?▼

Yes, the get_dom_diagnostics tool reports TX/RX power, temperature, and voltage with threshold status of normal, warning, or alarm. DOM diagnostics are only available on ports with optical transceivers installed.

What credentials does the Aruba CX MCP server need?▼

Set the ARUBA_CX_TARGETS environment variable as a JSON array of switches with credentials, or point ARUBA_CX_CONFIG to a config file. The server authenticates to each switch over the Aruba CX REST API.

Why does interface lookup fail with INTERFACE_NOT_FOUND?▼

The interface name format must follow the Aruba CX member/module/port convention, such as 1/1/1. Verify the exact interface name on the switch and retry with the correct format.

Does this skill make configuration changes to switches?▼

No, all operations are read-only, so no ServiceNow change request gating is required. All queries are logged to the GAIT audit trail for traceability.

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