VNI Profile

A Virtual Network Identifier (VNI) defines a VXLAN segment, which acts as a logical Layer 2 or Layer 3 network within the VXLAN overlay. A VNI can be associated with either a VLAN or a VRF.

Creating a VNI Profile

To create a VNI profile, complete the following steps:

1. In the HPE Aruba Networking Central landing page, click the configurationicon.
   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 VNI 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:
     1. Select Site Collection, Site, Device, or Device Group in the left navigation menu.
     2. Select a Site Collection, Site, Device, or Device Group from the list view depending on the level where you are creating the profile.
     3. Select the device type from the Device Function drop-down list.

3. On the Routing & Overlays card, click VNI.
   Alternatively, you can complete the following steps:

   1. On the Routing & Overlays card, click Manage.

   2. On the VNI card, click Manage.
      

   The VNI profile list view is displayed.

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

5. Configure the following parameters:

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

     Note:

     The Create as a local profile checkbox 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 profile.

6. To add a VNI, click + in the VNI table and configure the following parameters:

   • VNI Name—Enter the name of the VNI.

   • VNI ID —Specify the number for the VNI ID.

   • VLAN—Select the VLAN from the drop-down list. The selected VLAN is associated with a VNI. Only one VLAN can be associated with a VNI. If you select the VLAN, then Routing parameter is disabled.

   • Routing—Select this checkbox to enable routing and configure advanced parameters.

   • VRF—Select the VRF from the drop-down list. The selected VRF is associated with a VNI. To create a new VRF, click New VRF.

7. Expand the Advanced accordion and select the AOS-CX Specific Parameters checkbox. to s

8. Select an already created VXLAN Tunnel Profile from the drop-down list.

   Note:

   The VXLAN Tunnel profile must be created at the same or a higher scope level than the VNI Profile.

9. Select the policy from the Policy routed in drop-down list. This option allows traffic within the VXLAN segment to be forwarded according to routing policies.

10. Click Create.

    The newly created profile is displayed in the VNI profile list.

11. To edit a profile, complete the following steps:

    1. Click anywhere on the row of the profile in the list view.

       The Edit Profile view is displayed in the side panel.

    2. Edit the required parameters.

    3. Click Update.

12. To delete a profile, hover on the profile name, and click the delete icon.

13. To search for a profile, type the profile name in the search bar. The search bar displays dynamic results as soon as you start typing.

Assigning Scope to a VNI Profile

You must assign a scope and device function to a VNI profile created in the Library.

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 Routing & Overlays card, click VNI.
   Alternatively, you can complete the following steps:

   1. On the Routing & Overlays card, click Manage.

   2. On the VNI card, click Manage.
      

   The VNI list view 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 VNI 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.

    3. Select the required scope and click Unassign.

12. To customize the VNI profile list, click the Customize Columns icon .