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Configure ZTP

This module orchestrates the Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) workflow. It allows you to prepare the network environment so that new devices can automatically retrieve an IP address and a minimal configuration upon their first boot.

Prerequisites

Before launching the process, ensure your network meets the following requirements:

  • Network Flows: Avalon's built-in DHCP and TFTP servers must be reachable. Please refer to the Flow Matrix available in the Getting Started guide.
  • L3 Gateway: The ZTP VLAN gateway must be a switch managed by Avalon capable of supporting DHCP Relay.
    • Firewall Note: If your gateway is a Firewall, Avalon cannot currently automate the DHCP Relay configuration. Please contact your Avalon account team for a specific workaround.
  • VLAN Strategy: We strongly recommend isolating ZTP workflows in a dedicated VLAN (and ideally a specific VRF) for security.

Configuration parameters

ZTP Configuration Modal
Defining the ZTP parameters for pending devices.

You can add multiple devices to the ZTP queue simultaneously.

  • Device: Select a target device from the dropdown.
    • Source: This list is populated by devices created with the "ZTP" method in the Add ZTP / Manual device menu.
  • Serial Number: The exact hardware serial number of the device.
    • Usage: Used to identify the device when it requests a configuration.
    • Tip: If you do not know the serial yet, enter a dummy value. You can update it later when the device comes online and triggers a mismatch alert.
  • ZTP Interface: Select the uplink port on the new device that connects to the network.
  • ZTP Vlan: Select the network segment used for provisioning.
  • Gateway: Avalon automatically detects and displays the L3 Gateway for the selected VLAN.

The Automation Process

When you click Launch ZTP, Avalon performs a sequence of automated tasks to prepare the network:

  1. Port Configuration: Configures the upstream switch port (Access VLAN + Spanning Tree Portfast/Edge).
  2. L3 Configuration: Connects to the Core/Gateway switch and enables DHCP Relay (pointing to Avalon) if not already active.
  3. Server Provisioning:
    • Creates a dedicated DHCP pool in Avalon's internal server.
    • Generates a Minimal Configuration file (Conf Min) tailored to the device model and makes it available via TFTP.

Next Steps

The ZTP process is now armed and listening for the device.

Monitor the progress

Once you plug in the device, you can track the provisioning steps (DHCP request, Serial validation) and handle any potential Serial Mismatches in the Inventory section.

Open ZTP Status Dashboard