topic ProductType = switch_meraki in Network Platform API

ProductType = switch_meraki

ssinfra — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:00:18 GMT

Has anyone else noticed that the early API access has Meraki switches defined as a productType of switch_meraki ?

I assume this is to get ready for Cisco switches coming into the dashboard, so they can be referenced as a productType of switch_cisco

It would be good to know if this is the case so if anyone is using the productTypes as a means to filter data when collecting it from the API.

Cheers

Re: ProductType = switch_meraki

daniel_abbatt — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:56:03 GMT

Did you happen to notice if this was in addition to a product type 'switch' or whether it was instead of. Otherwise yes this would mean quite a few script changes for people I imagine.

Re: ProductType = switch_meraki

ssinfra — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:57:38 GMT

This seemed to be a replacement not an addition and I have not seen any info about it. I have logged a call with Meraki support to see where that goes.

We are looking at this aspect of the API GET /organizations/{organizationId}/devices

Example:

 "productType": "switch_meraki",
    "model": "MS225-48",

Re: ProductType = switch_meraki

ssinfra — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:54:41 GMT

We opted out of the earlly API access for the ORG and it has now reverted the productType back to just switch.

Re: ProductType = switch_meraki

John-on-API — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:03:11 GMT

This does not seem to be an intentional change. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

Re: ProductType = switch_meraki

John-on-API — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:40:50 GMT

This should no longer be occurring. If you have a chance to confirm, I'd appreciate it.

Re: ProductType = switch_meraki

daniel_abbatt — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:14:25 GMT

Phew good to hear! Thanks for the quick responses.

Re: ProductType = switch_meraki

david.bond — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:13:24 GMT

Thanks @John-on-API - this would have resulted in a lot of regressions!

However, what do the C9300's appear as? "switch_cisco" or "switch" ?

Re: ProductType = switch_meraki

John-on-API — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:26:33 GMT

They should appear as "switch" wherever productType is referenced.

For the purposes of firmware upgrades, Catalyst switches are referred to as "switchCatalyst", but that is not a part of the productType enum.

Re: ProductType = switch_meraki

ssinfra — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 01:46:57 GMT

It's not occuring any more as requested to confirm 😉