How to Deploy Your Wired Network

This section guides you through the process of deploying a wired network in HPE Aruba Networking Central. From preparing your environment and onboarding switches to configuring ports and applying network policies, each step is designed to help you successfully set up a reliable and secure wired infrastructure.

This section includes the following topics:

Prerequisites

Before you configure your wired network or onboard your switches, you must complete the following tasks:

  1. Create an HPE GreenLake interface.

  2. Provision the Classic Central service.

    For more information, see the following topics:

Step 1—Installing Devices

To add your switches to your HPE GreenLake workspace, complete the following steps:

  1. Add devices to HPE GreenLake inventory.

  2. Assign the appropriate service and device subscriptions.

    For more information, see the following topics in the HPE GreenLake Edge to Cloud Platform User Guide:

Step 2—Onboarding Devices

To onboard the switches to Classic Central, complete the following steps:

  1. Create a site and device groups.

  2. Pre-provision devices to the correct device group and site before activation.

    For more information, see the following topics:

Step 3—Configuring Devices

To configure your wired devices and deployment mode, see the following topic: