Configuring Shared DHCP Pools

HPE Aruba Networking Central allows you to configure shared DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to an IP-enabled device from a defined range of numbers configured for a given network.  pools in the Network Services > IP Address Manager page in a Global dashboard. The DHCP server maintains a pool of IP addresses and allocates an address to a DHCP-enabled client when it connects to the network. As the IP addresses are dynamic, the IP addresses that are no longer in use are automatically returned to the pool for reallocation.

You can add a maximum number of 20 pools including both system IP pools and DHCP shared pools.

The Shared DHCP Pools table displays the following information:

  • Pool Name—Name of the IP pool.
  • IP Range—Displays the IP range.
  • Hosts per DHCP VLAN—Displays the number of hosts per pool.
  • Allocated IP Addresses—Displays the allocation of IP addresses within the IP pool, measured in percentage.
  • By default, the Shared DHCP Pools table displays the Pool Name, IP Range, Hosts per DHCP VLAN, and Allocated IP Addresses columns. You can customize the view of the Shared DHCP Pools table by clicking the icon provided at the right corner.
  • Click the Reset to default button provided in the drop-down list to reset the Shared DHCP Pools table. To autofit the columns, click the icon and select Autofit columns.

Configure a Shared DHCP Pool

To configure a shared DHCP pool, complete the following steps:

  1. In the WebUI, set the filter to Global.

    The dashboard context for Global is displayed.

  2. Under Manage, click Network Services > IP Address Manager.

    The IP Address Manager page is displayed.

  3. Click Shared DHCP Pools.
  4. In the Shared DHCP Pools table, click +.

    The Add Shared DHCP Pools page is displayed.

  5. In the Add Shared DHCP Pools page, specify the following:
    1. Enter a name for IP pool in the Pool name field.
    2. Enter the start and end range of the IPv4 address in the From and To fields respectively.
    3. Click + to add a new IP range.
    4. Enter the number of hosts in the Hosts per DHCP VLAN field.

    You can add a maximum number of eight IP address ranges. Click the delete icon to delete an IP range.

    The DHCP Pool Details section displays the total number of pools and number of IP addresses assigned to each pool.

  6. Click Save.

For more information on configuring DHCP shared pools in a group dashboard, see Configuring VLANs.

Edit a Shared IP Pool

To edit a shared IP pool, complete the following steps:

  1. In the WebUI, set the filter to Global.

    The dashboard context for Global is displayed.

  2. Under Manage, click Network Services > IP Address Manager.

    The IP Address Manager page is displayed.

  3. Click Shared DHCP Pools.
  4. In the Shared DHCP Pools table, click the edit icon for the DHCP IP pool that you want to edit.

    The Edit Shared DHCP Pool page is displayed.

  5. In the Edit Shared DHCP Pool page, specify the following:
    1. Edit the name of the IP pool in the Pool name field.
    2. Click + to enter the IPv4 address range in both the From and To fields.
    • You can add a maximum number of eight IP address ranges. Click the delete icon to delete an IP range.
    • You cannot edit or delete the previously configured IP ranges.
  6. Click Save.

Delete a DHCP IP Pool

To delete a DHCP IP pool, complete the following steps:

  1. In the WebUI, set the filter to Global.

    The dashboard context for Global is displayed.

  2. Under Manage, click Network Services > IP Address Manager.

    The IP Address Manager page is displayed.

  3. Click Shared DHCP Pools.
  4. In the Shared DHCP Pools table, click the delete icon for the DHCP IP pool that you want to delete.
  5. In the Delete Shared DHCP Pool window, click Delete to delete the system pool.