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Title: Configure airec
URL Source: https://company-skill.com/p/airec/airec-configure-airec
Language: en
Description: You are preparing the network infrastructure required for an AIRec deployment, which includes either defining the physical and logical network topology (devices, quantities, IP needs) or configuring…
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# Configure airec

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## What You Want to Do

You are preparing the network infrastructure required for an AIRec deployment, which includes either defining the physical and logical network topology (devices, quantities, IP needs) or configuring actual IP pools and management networks in the console.

- How to configure out-of-band network for AIRec?
- What IP ranges does AIRec need?

## Decision Tree

Pick the best path for your situation:

- **If** you are in the **deployment planning phase** and need to determine quantities of switches like **GE Access Switch**, **10GE Access Switch**, **IBLeaf**, or **IBSpine** → Use **** (go to *airec/airec-netdevice*)
- **If** you already have your network topology defined and now need to **configure IP address pool**, **out-of-band network**, or load **OSW/OMR** switch files via **Network Connection** → Use **IP** (go to *airec/airec-network*)
- **Otherwise (default)** → Start with ****, because without a validated device list and IP plan, you cannot proceed to safe IP allocation or switch configuration.

## Path Comparison

| Path | Best For | Complexity | Code Required | Automation | Key Fact | Detail Skill |
|------|----------|------------|---------------|------------|----------|-------------|
| IP | IP | medium | No | No | IPCompleted | `airec/guide/airec-network` |
| Console / Dashboard | low | No | No | (¥0.001 input / ¥0.002 output), with 10 free requests/month | `airec/guide/airec-netdevice` |

## Path Details

### Path 1: IP

**Best For**: IP

**Brief Description**: This path guides you through the **AIRec Console > Network Connection** interface to configure the **IP address pool**, set up the **out-of-band network**, and manage **anycast VIP** subnets (which must use /30 mask). It also covers downloading **OSW** and **OMR** switch configuration files and using **POAP/ZTP** with **bootstrap.py** for zero-touch provisioning.

**Key technical facts**:
- Billing: Free — no usage-based charges apply for network configuration operations in AIRec.

- AIRecApsara Stack Deployment Planner

- NTP/DNS/YUM anycast VIP/30
- OSW/OMR .cfg
- in-bandAIRec

### Path 2: Console / Dashboard
**Brief Description**: This path uses the **Console > Network Planning > Create Network Device List** workflow. You select a **Network Baseline Version** and **Network Baseline Type**, then perform **Calculate Network Devices** to auto-determine required hardware. You can adjust **GE Access Switch Quantity Adjustment**, **10GE Access Switch Quantity Adjustment**, **IBLeaf device quantity adjustment**, and **IBSpine device adjustment**, then **Export Device List** and **Export IP address List** for procurement.

**Key technical facts**:
- Billing: Billing is based on a per-request model. Each creation of a network device list counts as one request. Price: ¥0.001 per request (input), ¥0.002 per request (output). Free tier: 10 free requests per month.

**When to Use**:
- ASW.GEASW.10GEIBLeafIBSpine

- 1,000

## FAQ

Q: Which path should I start with?
A: Start with **** unless you already have a finalized network design approved by your infrastructure team. Without knowing your **GE Access Switch Quantity** or **IBSpine device adjustment** needs, you risk misconfiguring IP pools that can’t be changed after marking the plan as Completed.

Q: What if I try to configure the IP address pool before calculating my device list?
A: You’ll likely allocate incorrect **CIDR block** sizes or miss required subnets. Worse, once you click **Save And Allocate IP Addresses** and mark the plan as Completed, you **must restart the entire planning flow** to make changes—losing all prior work.

Q: What if I exceed 10 free requests while adjusting my network device list?
A: Each **Calculate Network Devices** action after the 10th free request will cost ¥0.001 (input) + ¥0.002 (output). If you’re iterating frequently during design, this can add up—plan adjustments carefully.

Q: Can I skip the Network Baseline Version selection and go straight to IP configuration?
A: No. The **Network Baseline Version** and **Network Baseline Type** are mandatory prerequisites for both paths. Without them, you can’t access **Network Planning** or **Network Connection** modules.

Q: If I chose IP but haven’t decided on my IBLeaf quantity, what happens?
A: You won’t be able to properly size your **anycast VIP** or **DMZ VPC CIDR** allocations. The system won’t stop you, but you may run out of IPs or misconfigure **in-band** connectivity, requiring a full replan.

Q: Does the out-of-band network setup automatically push configs to my switches?
A: No. Although you can **Download Switch Configuration File** for **OSW** and **OMR**, you must **manually load** these onto physical switches. AIRec does not support automated switch provisioning—only **POAP/ZTP** bootstrapping via **bootstrap.py**.

Q: Are the exported IP address lists from usable directly in IP?
A: Yes—the **Export IP address List** provides the exact ranges you should enter in **Network Connection > Configure IP Address Pool**, ensuring consistency between planning and implementation.

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