Dump Server Profile

A dump server is a development tool that collects all the outputs of dump calls in the application, allowing to debug without cluttering the HTTP or API responses. With dump server, you can have a dedicated console for dump outputs that streamlines the debugging process and enhancing workflow efficiency.

Creating a Dump Server Profile

To create an Dump server profile, complete the following steps:

1. In the HPE Aruba Networking Central landing page, click the configuration icon.
   The Profiles tab is displayed.

2. In the left navigation menu, select one of the following options:

   • Library—This is the default selection. If you create profiles in the Library, then you must assign scope and device functions to the profiles. For more information, see Assigning Scope to a Dump Server Profile.

   • Global—If you create profiles at the Global level, then the profiles have Global scope assigned by default.

   • Site Collections—If you create profiles at the Site Collections level, then the profiles have site collection scope assigned by default.

   • Sites—If you create profiles at the Site level, then the profiles have site scope assigned by default.

   • Devices—If you create profiles at the Device level, then the profiles have device scope assigned by default.

   • Device Groups—If you create profiles at the Device Group level, then the profiles have device group scope assigned by default.

   Note:

   • To create profiles at the Global level, select the device type from the Device Function drop-down list before step 4.
   • To create profiles at the Site Collections, Sites, Devices, and Device Group level, complete the following steps before step 4:
     • Select a Site Collection, Site, Device, or Device Group from the list view depending on the level where you are creating the profile.
     • Select the device type from the Device Function drop-down list.

3. On the System card, click Dump Server.
   
   Alternatively, you can complete the following steps:

   1. On the System card, click Manage.

   2. On the Dump Server card, click Manage.
      
      

   The Dump Server list view is displayed.

4. Click Create Profile.
   
   The Create Profile side panel is displayed.

5. Enter the following Dump server profile parameters:

   • Create as a local profile—Select this option if you want to configure this profile as local.

     Note: The Create as a local profile option is available at the Global, Site Collections, Sites, Devices, and Device Groups levels; it is not available at the Library level.

   • Name—Enter the name of the Dump server profile.

   • Description—Enter the description for the Dump server profile.

   • IP Address—Enter the IP address for the Dump server profile.

   • Server Type—Select either TFTP or SCP.

6. If you select SCP as the server type, configure the following parameters:

   • Server Port—Enter the port number of the server.

   • User Name—Enter a username.

   • User Password—Enter a password.

   • Directory—Enter the directory name.

7. Click Create.
   
   The dump server profile is now added to the Dump Server Profile table.

The following image displays the Create Profile side panel of an Dump server profile:

Figure 1: Create Profile side-panel - Dump Server Profile

Assigning Scope to a Dump Server Profile

For profiles created under Library, you must assign a scope and device function to be able to use its features and functionality.

To assign scope to a profile, complete the following steps:

1. In the HPE Aruba Networking Central landing page, click the configurationicon.
   The Profiles tab is displayed.

2. Ensure that the default option Library is selected in the left navigation menu.

3. On the System card, click Dump Server.

   Alternatively, you can complete the following steps:

   1. On the System card, click Manage.

   2. On the Dump Server card, click Manage.
      
      

   The Dump Server page is displayed.

4. Hover on the profile to which you want to assign a scope and click the Ellipsis icon.

5. Select Assign.

   The Assign Profile side panel is displayed.
   
   

6. Select the device types from Device Function list.

7. To add a scope, click the Add icon on the Scopes table.

8. Select a scope from the following Scope Level options in the drop-down list.

   • Global—Selecting this option assigns the scope at the Global level.

   • Site Collections—Select the site collections from the Assign to Scope drop-down list.

   • Sites—Select the sites from the Assign to Scope drop-down list.

   • Devices—Select the devices from the Assign to Scope drop-down list.

   • Device Groups—Select the device groups from the Assign to Scope drop-down list .
     
     

9. Click Add.

   The Scopes table displays the newly added scopes.
   
   

10. Click Assign.

    The Dump Server list displays the device functions and number of scopes assigned to the profile.

11. To unassign a scope from a profile, complete the following steps:

    1. Hover on the profile name and click the Ellipsis icon.

    2. Select Unassign.

       The Unassign pop-up window is displayed.

    3. Select the required scope and click Unassign.

12. To customize the Dump Server profile list, click the Customize Columns icon . For more information, see Customizing List.