Configure HPE Networking Apstra Data Center Director Server Connection Details

Before configuring Apstra DC Director server details, we recommend that you create a user profile on the Apstra DC Director server for the sole purpose of interacting with Apstra DC Director ZTP.

You'll need to specify the Apstra DC Director server IP address that communicates with ZTP devices and the Apstra DC Director ZTP server. The Apstra DC Director ZTP server and the devices to be onboarded with ZTP connect to the Apstra DC Director server API, for logging and device system agent creation.

  1. Log in to the Apstra DC Director ZTP server GUI.
  2. If this is the first time you're logging in after changing the default password, you're presented with a 3-step wizard. Step 1 of the wizard is to configure Apstra DC Director server details. The wizard runs only the first time you log in with the new password; It won't appear again. (You can skip this step and come back later to complete this configuration.)

    If you're not using the wizard, then from the left navigation menu of the Apstra DC Director ZTP GUI, click Settings, then click Configure Apstra Server Details, as shown below.

    HPE Apstra Zero Touch Provisioning interface showing Juniper Apstra ZTP version 99.0.0-116, ZTP UI version 99.0.0-308, build date 2025-11-02 18:34, navigation menu, and options to change password or configure server details.
  3. Enter the Apstra DC Director server IP address that will communicate with ZTP devices and the Apstra DC Director ZTP server.
    Configuration page for Apstra Server Details in step 1 of 3 setup wizard. Includes fields for IP Address pre-filled as 10.28.118.3, Username pre-filled as ztp, Password hidden with option to reveal. Buttons at bottom: Skip this step and Submit Proceed. Option to Skip Wizard in top-right corner.
  4. Enter the username and password for the ZTP user profile you previously created, then click Submit & Proceed (or Save if you're not using the wizard). The Apstra DC Director server credentials are verified; incorrect credentials result in an error.
Next Step: Configure DHCP Server for Apstra DC Director ZTP.

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