ap convert

active {all-aps|specified-aps}

add {ap-group|ap-name}

cancel

clear-all

delete {ap-group|ap-name}

pre-validate {all-aps|specified-aps}

Description

This command is used to convert a Campus AP or a Remote AP to an Instant AP that is managed by Aruba Central. However, Aruba does not support this feature for Instant AP deployments that are managed through AirWave or local WebUI, and recommends using this command only in lab or test environments for such deployments.

This feature is not supported on 320 Series AP models with 256 MB of SDRAM, manufactured between August 2015 and January 2016. These 320 Series AP models have a serial number that begins with DD (for example, DD0003824).
The converted APs are limited to the highest supported version of the corresponding Instant APs. For example, if IAP-225 runs only up to Aruba Instant 8.6.0.0 version, the converted AP-225 will also support up to Aruba Instant 8.6.0.0 version.

Parameter	Description
active {all-aps\|specified-aps}	Convert active Campus AP or Remote AP to Instant APs that are managed by Aruba Central. NOTE: You can activate Instant AP conversion for all registered APs or APs specified by `ap convert ap-group` and/or `ap convert ap-name` commands.
add {ap-group\|ap-name}	Add AP group or AP name to list for AP conversion.
cancel	Cancel conversion. Any APs that are currently downloading the new image will continue to do so.
clear-all	Remove all AP groups and AP names from list for conversion.
delete {ap-group\|ap-name}	Delete AP group or AP name from list for conversion.
pre-validate {all-aps\|specified-aps}	Pre-validate the Campus AP or Remote AP to Aruba Activate or Central connection. NOTE: You can validate all registered APs or APs specified by `ap convert ap-group` and/or `ap convert ap-name` commands.

Example

The following example displays the options to convert all active Campus APs:

(host) [mynode] #ap convert active all-aps

activate Convert CAP from activate.

local-flash Convert CAP from MD local flash.

server Convert CAP from local server.

The following example displays the options to convert specific Campus AP or Remote APs from local servers:

Before issuing the command, ensure that the Read permission is included for Others for the AP image files on the SCP server. This makes sure that the AP image file can be read during the conversion process.

(host) [mynode] #ap convert active specific-aps server

ftp Download image from ftp server.

http Download image from http server.

https Download image from https server.

scp Download image from scp server.

tftp Download image from tftp server.

The following example validates Campus APs or Remote APs to Activate or Central connection:

(host) [mynode] (config) #ap convert pre-validate all-aps WARNING: This command will validate AP to Activate/Central connection, which include NTP time sync. Do you want to proceed with the operation? [y/n]: y

(host) [mynode] (config) #

Command History

Release	Description
ArubaOS 8.7.0.0	The `pre-validate` parameter was introduced.
ArubaOS 8.6.0.0	Command introduced.

Command Information

Platform	License	Command Mode
All platforms	Base operating system.	Enable or Config mode on Mobility Conductor.