Hi @Karol Farago
It sounds like you are encountering an issue where only the first Interface Policy Group (IPG) is being created when you attempt to POST multiple IPGs in a single request. This could be due to several reasons, such as the way the JSON payload is structured, the API endpoint you are using, or limitations in the APIC's handling of bulk requests.
Here are some steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:
- Check JSON Structure:
Ensure that your JSON payload is correctly structured for multiple IPGs. Each IPG should be a separate object within a list. Here’s an example of how the JSON should be structured:
{
"polUni": {
"children": [
{
"infraAccPortGrp": {
"attributes": {
"name": "IPG1"
},
"children": []
}
},
{
"infraAccPortGrp": {
"attributes": {
"name": "IPG2"
},
"children": []
}
},
{
"infraAccPortGrp": {
"attributes": {
"name": "IPG3"
},
"children": []
}
}
// Add more IPGs as needed
]
}
}
2. Use the Correct API Endpoint:
Make sure you are using the correct API endpoint for creating Interface Policy Groups. The endpoint should be something like:
https://<APIC-IP>/api/node/mo/uni/infra/funcprof.json
3. Check for API Rate Limits:
Cisco APIC may have rate limits or restrictions on the number of objects that can be created in a single API call. If you are hitting a rate limit, you might need to break your requests into smaller batches.
4. Verify API Response:
Check the response from the APIC when you POST the JSON payload. The response should give you clues about any errors or issues. Look for any error messages or status codes that indicate why the additional IPGs are not being created.
5. Use a Loop for Multiple Requests:
If the APIC cannot handle multiple IPGs in a single request, you can script the creation of IPGs in a loop, sending one request per IPG. Here’s an example using Python and the requests library:
import requests
import json
# APIC credentials and URL
apic_url = "https://<APIC-IP>/api/node/mo/uni/infra/funcprof.json"
username = "<username>"
password = "<password>"
# List of IPGs to create
ipgs = ["IPG1", "IPG2", "IPG3", "IPG4", "IPG5", "IPG6", "IPG7"]
# Login to APIC
login_url = "https://<APIC-IP>/api/aaaLogin.json"
login_payload = {
"aaaUser": {
"attributes": {
"name": username,
"pwd": password
}
}
}
session = requests.Session()
response = session.post(login_url, json=login_payload, verify=False)
response.raise_for_status()
# Create each IPG
for ipg in ipgs:
payload = {
"infraAccPortGrp": {
"attributes": {
"name": ipg
},
"children": []
}
}
response = session.post(apic_url, json=payload, verify=False)
if response.status_code == 200:
print(f"Successfully created {ipg}")
else:
print(f"Failed to create {ipg}: {response.text}")
# Logout from APIC
logout_url = "https://<APIC-IP>/api/aaaLogout.json"
session.post(logout_url, verify=False)
6. Check APIC Logs:
If the above steps do not resolve the issue, check the APIC logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the additional IPGs are not being created.
AshSe
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