Bare Metal & VPS > Network > Switch as a Service > Adding a virtual switch

1.2 Adding a virtual switch

The purchase procedure for a virtual switch is carried out on the cart.aruba.it website, but you can manage it through Aruba Cloud Management Platform.

To add a virtual switch, proceed as follows:
  • sign in to Aruba CMP;
  • from the vertical menu on the left, select BARE METAL & VPS > Network;
  • in the Switch as a Service area, select Go to service;
  • in the Switch as a Service section, click Add Switch as a Service;
  • choose one of the available switches and click Select at the end of the corresponding row;
  • you will be redirected to the cart.aruba.it shopping cart;
  • the following information is required during the purchase procedure:
    • 3 SUMMARY
      • in the YOUR ORDER area on the right, you can specify the number of switches you want to purchase (Qty.) and the service period (Duration);
      • a cost summary is provided, including details of the monthly fee and activation fee;
      • you can also add one or more services to your order by choosing from:
        • Smart Storage;
        • Firewall;
        • Switch (physical or virtual);
      • click CONTINUE with purchase;
    • 4 LOGIN
      • click CONTINUE to complete the order;
    • 5 CLIENT DETAILS
      • in the Check your information area, confirm or edit the details associated with your Cloud account and select CONFIRM;
    • 6 PAYMENT
      • under Order summary and payment, choose one of the available payment methods (if you use a credit card or PayPal, you can enable automatic renewal);
      • accept the terms and conditions and click CONFIRM ORDER and proceed to payment.