Add Links
You can add generic systems (such as servers and external routers) to a running blueprint by adding links. You can add a link to new systems or existing ones, and you can add a link to an existing system to make it dual-homed. In an MLAG configuration, links must be symmetrical to both switches in the MLAG. When changing a system from single- to dual-homed, both links must be of the same speed.
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From the blueprint, navigate to Staged > Physical >
Topology, make a selection and click Add
links.
- In the dialog that opens, select the source (existing system, copy generic, or create new
system) and click Next.
If you're creating a new system select one of the following:
- Generic - same rack, connects to leaf only.
- Access switch - See Access Layer Switches for details.
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External generic - different rack, connects to leaf, spine or superspine (5-stage).
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Create links.
For existing systems:
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Select a port and transformation.
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Select a system type and system.
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Select a logical link, LAG mode (and optional tags).
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Click Add link.
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Click Create to stage the link addition and return to the topology view.
For copying generics:
- Select a port and transformation.
- Select an existing generic system.
- Click the Interface field in the table on the right to add interface.
- Select port and transformation and click Confirm.
- Click Add link.
- Click Submit to stage the link addition and return to the topology view.
For new systems:
- Select a representation type, representation and system group label.
- Click Next, select a port, transformation, logical link and LAG mode (same as section above).
- Click Create to stage the link addition and return to the topology view.
Note:When adding a link, you can review the config changes in the incremental config to evaluate the changes. For information about incremental config, see Device Configuration Lifecycle.
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