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Create Template (Rack-based)

You can create blueprint templates based on rack types using the GUI.

Check the Design (global) catalog for rack types and logical devices that meet your requirements, If they're not in the catalog, then create them before proceeding.

Note: You can build a multi-rack environment by selecting multiple rack types, but you can't mix Layer 2 and Layer 3 racks in the same template.

To create a rack-based template using the GUI:

  1. From the left navigation menu, navigate to Design > Templates and click Create Template (or to copy an existing rack-based template and customize it, click the Clone button for the template to copy).
    The Create Template dialog opens (or the Clone Template dialog opens, as applicable).
  2. Configure the template as described below. For parameter details, see Templates.
    1. Enter a unique name (64 characters or fewer).
    2. Select RACK BASED.
    3. Select applicable policies.
    4. Select a rack type from the drop-down list and select the number of that type to include in the template. Notice that as you enter information, the topology preview on the right changes accordingly.
      • To add another rack, click Add racks.
    5. Select the Spine Logical Device from the drop-down list, then select the number of them to include in the template. Make sure to select one that provides a sufficient number of spine ports for your design. For 5-stage designs, make sure to select a logical device that includes the Superspine role.
    6. For 5-stage designs, enter the number and connection speed of links for Superspine Connectivity.
    7. Select tags, as applicable (to specify external routers for example), from the drop-down list or create them on-the-fly.
  3. Click Create.
The template is created and you're returned to the Templates table view.

Next Steps: Create a blueprint from the template.