ap convert

active {all-aps|specific-aps} {activate|local-flash <filename> | server <URL>}

{max-downloads} | {no-pre-validation} | {no-reboot}

add {ap-group|ap-name}

cancel

clear-all

delete {ap-group|ap-name}

pre-validate {all-aps|specific-aps}

Description

This command is used to convert a Campus AP or a Remote AP to an AOS-10 Instant AP that is managed by HPE Aruba Networking Central. However, HPE Aruba Networking does not support this feature for Instant AP deployments that are managed through AirWave or local WebUI, and recommends using this command only in lab or test environments for such deployments.

This feature is not supported on 320 Series AP models with 256 MB of SDRAM, manufactured between August 2015 and January 2016. These 320 Series AP models have a serial number that begins with DD (for example, DD0003824).

The converted APs are limited to the highest supported version of the corresponding Instant APs. For example, if IAP-225 runs only up to Instant Mode 8.6.0.0 version, the converted AP-225 will also support up to Instant Mode 8.6.0.0 version.

Parameter	Description
active {all-aps\|specific-aps}	Convert active Campus AP or Remote AP to Instant APs that are managed by HPE Aruba Networking Central. NOTE: You can activate Instant AP conversion for all registered APs or APs specified by `ap convert ap-group` and/or `ap convert ap-name` commands.
activate	HPE Aruba Activate Cloud used as source for upgrade image.
local-flash <filename>	Controller local flash drive used as source for upgrade image.
server <URL>	Upgrade image downloaded from server using any of the following protocols: ftp tftp http https scp
max-downloads	Specifies how many APs can download image at the same time. Default value is 10.
no-pre-validation	Disables the `pre-validation` process during conversion. The `pre-validation` process is part of the conversion by default.
no-reboot	Disables AP reboot after conversion. APs will reboot automatically by default after conversion.
add {ap-group\|ap-name}	Adds AP group or AP name to list for AP conversion.
cancel	Cancels conversion. Any APs that are currently downloading the new image will continue to do so.
clear-all	Remove all AP groups and AP names from list for conversion.
delete {ap-group\|ap-name}	Deletes AP group or AP name from list for conversion.
pre-validate {all-aps\|specific-aps}	Pre-validate the Campus AP or Remote AP to HPE Aruba Networking Activate or HPE Aruba Networking Central connection. NOTE: You can validate all registered APs or APs specified by `ap convert ap-group` and/or `ap convert ap-name` commands.

Example

The following example displays the options to convert active Campus APs or Remote APs:

(host) [mynode] #ap convert active

all-aps Activate IAP upgrade for all registered APs

specific-aps Activate IAP upgrade for specific APs as specified by 'ap convert ap-group' and/or 'ap convert ap-name'

The following example displays the options to convert all active Campus APs:

(host) [mynode] #ap convert active all-aps

activate Convert CAP from activate.

local-flash Convert CAP from MD local flash.

server Convert CAP from local server.

The following example displays the options to convert all active Campus APs:

(host) [mynode] #ap convert active all-aps activate

max-downloads Max-downloads designate how many aps can convert at the same time, by default it is 10.

no-pre-validation By default AP will pre-validate activate/central connection before convert CAP/RAP to IAP, this option could disable the pre-validation.

no-reboot By default AP will reboot to become new AP after conversion done, administrator can prevent ap from reboot by this no-reboot option.

The following example displays the options to convert specific Campus AP or Remote APs from local servers:

Before issuing the command, ensure that the Read permission is included for Others for the AP image files on the SCP server. This makes sure that the AP image file can be read during the conversion process.

(host) [mynode] #ap convert active specific-aps server

ftp Download image from ftp server.

http Download image from http server.

https Download image from https server.

scp Download image from scp server.

tftp Download image from tftp server.

The following example validates Campus APs or Remote APs to Activate or HPE Aruba Networking Central connection:

(host) [mynode] (config) #ap convert pre-validate all-aps WARNING: This command will validate AP to Activate/Central connection, which include NTP time sync. Do you want to proceed with the operation? [y/n]: y

(host) [mynode] (config) #

Command History

Release	Description
AOS 8.7.0.0	The `pre-validate` parameter was introduced.
AOS 8.6.0.0	Command introduced.

Command Information

Platform	License	Command Mode
All platforms	Base operating system.	Enable or Config mode on Mobility Conductor.