Managing Fabrics
A fabric is a logical group of devices that is managed as a single entity in one or multiple locations. Having a fabric in place enables several capabilities, such as the creation of virtual networks and user and device groups, and advanced reporting. Other capabilities include intelligent services for application recognition, traffic analytics, traffic prioritization, and steering for optimum performance and operational effectiveness.
The Cisco MSX allows you to add devices to a fabric network. These devices can be configured to act as control plane, border or edge devices within the fabric network.
Creating a Fabric Domain
Before you begin
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Pre-provision the underlay infrastructure as defined in the Cisco DNAC SD-Access LAN Automation Deployment Guide.
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Create policy definitions that reflect your organization's business intent for a particular aspect of the network, such as network access. See, Cisco DNA Center Users Guide, Release 2.2.2.
Procedure
Step 1 |
Log in to the Cisco MSX portal using your credentials. |
Step 2 |
From the left pane, click Tenant Workspace and then choose a tenant from the drop-down list. |
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Under Tenant Workspace, click Service Controls. The list of service controls attached to a tenant is displayed. |
Step 4 |
Click Fabric Management. The Fabric Management window is displayed. |
Step 5 |
Click Add Fabric (+) icon. The Add Fabric window is displayed. |
Step 6 |
Enter a name and description for the fabric. |
Step 7 |
Click Next. |
Step 8 |
Choose a controller from the drop-down list. |
Step 9 |
Choose a site from the drop-down list. |
Step 10 |
Click Next. A message displays 'Successfully Created Fabric'. |
Step 11 |
Click Close. |
Viewing Fabric Details
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Controller name
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Number of site domains
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Devices in a fabric
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Authentication template
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Virtual networks
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Port assignment: You have to go to Cisco DNA Center to view the port assignment information.
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Wireless SSID
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Devices at the site domain
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Last Sync Time
Procedure
Step 1 |
Log in to the Cisco MSX portal using your credentials. |
Step 2 |
From the left pane, click Tenant Workspace and then choose a tenant from the drop-down list. |
Step 3 |
Under Tenant Workspace, click Service Controls. The list of service controls attached to a tenant is displayed. |
Step 4 |
Click Fabric Management. The Fabric Management window is displayed with the list of fabrics. |
Step 5 |
Choose a fabric from the list by clicking on it. You can also click on View Actions(…) icon and click View Details. The Fabric Management window displays the fabric details. You can modify the fabric details in Cisco DNA Center. Click Modify on Cisco DNA Center to launch the Cisco DNA Center. You can configure the following details in Cisco DNA Center:
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Deleting a Fabric
Procedure
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Log in to the Cisco MSX portal using your credentials. |
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From the left pane, click Tenant Workspace and then choose a tenant from the drop-down list. |
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Step 3 |
Under Tenant Workspace, click Service Controls. The list of service controls attached to a tenant is displayed. |
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Step 4 |
Click Fabric Management. The Fabric Management window is displayed with the list of fabrics. |
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Step 5 |
Choose a fabric from the list. Click the View Actions(…) icon and then click Delete Fabric. A message displays 'Fabric Successfully Deleted'.
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Deleting a Site Domain
Procedure
Step 1 |
Log in to the Cisco MSX portal using your credentials. |
Step 2 |
From the left pane, click Tenant Workspace and then choose a tenant from the drop-down list. |
Step 3 |
Under Tenant Workspace, click Service Controls. The list of service controls attached to a tenant is displayed. |
Step 4 |
Click Fabric Management. The Fabric Management window is displayed with the list of fabrics. |
Step 5 |
Choose a fabric from the list. Click the View Actions(…) icon and then click Delete Site Domain. Delete Site Domain window is displayed. |
Step 6 |
From the Site Domain drop-down list, select a site domain. |
Step 7 |
Click Delete. A message displays 'Site Domain Successfully Deleted'. |