R12.1 JA-2025July15

Set up API Server in NetworkBrain

NetworkBrain retrieves Aruba Orchestrator data through the Orchestrator Manager by using APIs. Follow the steps below to add an Orchestrator Manager and specify the address and user credentials to access the manager in the system.

Discovery requires the Aruba Orchestrator URL and the username/password (local account).

  1.  Users can navigate to Domain Management> API Server Manager.
  2. In the API Server Manager, click Add API Server, and enter the following information:
    1. Enter the Server Name.
    2. Enter the description.
    3. Select the API Source Type as Aruba Orchestrator.
    4. Enter the Endpoints.
    5. Enter Username and Password.
    6. Select a Front Server.
       
  3. Click OK.

The selected Front Server can be used for the discovery and retrieve API data.

Information

Note: Devices in sleep mode or offline state will NOT be discovered.

Information Note: Both Get and Post methods will be used to retrieve datatable.