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aruba-cx-system

Discover Aruba CX switch system information, firmware versions, and VSF topology via REST API.

650|182|Updated Feb 19, 2026
Search Tags:#mcp#network discovery#REST api#aruba cx#switch inventory#firmware audit#vsf topology
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill aruba-cx-system
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: aruba-cx-system
Source: https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/aruba-cx-system
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill aruba-cx-system

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Network engineers need quick visibility into Aruba CX switch inventory, firmware versions, and VSF cluster topology without manually logging into each switch or parsing CLI output.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • System Discovery: Retrieve hostname, model, serial number, software version, and uptime from any configured Aruba CX switch.
  • Firmware Auditing: Check primary and secondary firmware images, boot image selection, and ISSU upgrade capability across the switching fabric.
  • VSF Topology Mapping: View Virtual Switching Framework cluster members with roles (commander, standby, member), serial numbers, and status.
  • Use Case: Before planning a firmware upgrade cycle, ask for the firmware versions and ISSU capability of every switch to identify which devices need updates and whether hitless upgrades are possible.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to show the system information and firmware versions for a switch such as core-sw-1.

Frequently Asked Questions about aruba-cx-system

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check the firmware version on an Aruba CX switch?▼

Ask the agent for the firmware versions of a named switch, and it calls the get_firmware_info tool via the aruba-cx-mcp server. The response includes primary and secondary image versions, the active boot image, and ISSU capability.

How do I view VSF topology on Aruba CX switches?▼

Request the VSF topology for a target switch and the get_vsf_topology tool returns all cluster members with their roles, serial numbers, models, and status. Standalone switches without VSF return a not-configured response.

What credentials does Aruba CX switch discovery need?▼

Authentication uses the switch REST API configured through the ARUBA_CX_TARGETS environment variable as a JSON array, or ARUBA_CX_CONFIG pointing to a file. Switches must run AOS-CX 10.x or later with the REST API enabled.

Why does Aruba CX discovery return TARGET_NOT_FOUND?▼

TARGET_NOT_FOUND means the requested switch name does not match any entry in the ARUBA_CX_TARGETS configuration. Verify the target name spelling and confirm the switch is defined in your targets JSON or config file.

Can this skill modify Aruba CX switch configuration?▼

No, all operations are read-only system, firmware, and VSF discovery, so no ServiceNow change-request gating is required. Configuration changes are handled by separate skills such as aruba-cx-config.

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