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This section provides a brief overview of how to add or remove switches within the fabric using Hedgehog Fabric API, and how to manage connections between them.

Manipulating API objects is done with the assumption that target devices are correctly cabled and connected.

This article uses terms that can be found in the Hedgehog Concepts, the User Guide documentation, and the Fabric API reference.

Add a switch to the existing fabric

In order to be added to the Hedgehog Fabric, a switch should have a corresponding Switch object. An example on how to define this object is available in the User Guild.

Note

If theSwitch will be used in ESLAG or MCLAG groups, appropriate groups should exist. Redundancy groups should be specified in the Switch object before creation.

After the Switch object has been created, you can define and create dedicated device Connections. The types of the connections may differ based on the Switch role given to the device. For more details, refer to Connections section.

Note

Switch devices should be booted in ONIE installation mode to install SONiC OS and configure the Fabric Agent.

Ensure the management port of the switch is connected to fabric management network.

Remove a switch from the existing fabric

Before you decommission a switch from the Hedgehog Fabric, several preparation steps are necessary.

Warning

Currently the Wiring diagram used for initial deployment is saved in /var/lib/rancher/k3s/server/manifests/hh-wiring.yaml on the Control node. Fabric will sustain objects within the original wiring diagram. In order to remove any object, first remove the dedicated API objects from this file. It is recommended to reapply hh-wiring.yaml after changing its internals.

  • If the Switch is a Leaf switch (including Mixed and Border leaf configurations), remove all VPCAttachments bound to all switches Connections.
  • If the Switch was used for ExternalPeering, remove all ExternalAttachment objects that are bound to the Connections of the Switch.
  • Remove all connections of the Switch.
  • At last, remove the Switch and Agent objects.
Last update: October 23, 2024
Created: February 6, 2024