Spectrum Network Configuration Manager (NCM) capture running configuration not working for Dell switches and routers
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Spectrum Network Configuration Manager (NCM) capture running configuration not working for Dell switches and routers

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Article ID: 245481

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CA Spectrum DX NetOps

Issue/Introduction

We created a custom Network Configuration Manager (NCM) Device Family for Dell switches and routers and then modified an existing python script origianlly written for Cisco devices to capture the running configuration for these models.

However, when trying to run an NCM configuration capture, the capture is failing.

Environment

Release : Any

Component : Spectrum Applications / Network Configuration Manager

Cause

Although similar, the commands for the Dell switches and routers differ from Cisco devices.

Resolution

After doing the following we were able to use NCM to capture the running configuration of the Dell switches and routers:

- Remove the running and startup scripts configured

- Modify the Running Commands in the General Configuration subview of the custom Device Family as follows:

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