topic Re: Using R82 BGP API in classic VSX environment in API / CLI Discussion

Using R82 BGP API in classic VSX environment

Markus_Hauke — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:16:18 GMT

Hello community,

I noticed in the R82 GAIA API the massive improvements regarding dynamic routing configuration. There are nice API endpoints to configure BGP for example. But I have some trouble to use these endpoints in my use case: I have a classic VSX environment (no VSnext) on top of my Maestro plattform. When reading the API documentation I cannot find any way to submit the virtual system ID in the request so that I can apply the BGP configuration to a distinct VS. Is there a "hidden" possibiliity to use these BGP endpoints in GAIA API with classic VSX or is it for simple gateways or VSnext only?

And why can I not simply upgrade to VSnext? My concerns are: I have VSX to completely separate data and management network. Is is easy in VSX as a Virtual System simply has no interface in the management networks because it is managed via VS0. In VSnext every VS has its own management interface but like in the good old simple gateway it uses a shared routing table with all data interfaces. This makes trouble in a highly segmented network environment. Would MDPS (Management Data Plane Separation) be an option for this or is MDPS not supported / recommended in VSnext?

Thanks in advance and best regards,

Markus

Re: Using R82 BGP API in classic VSX environment

Chris_Atkinson — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:32:12 GMT

API parity/support is a feature (benefit) of VSNext compared with classic VSX.

A migration tool is planned for upgrades involving a move to ElasticXL in future.

Re: Using R82 BGP API in classic VSX environment

PhoneBoy — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:58:27 GMT

Legacy VSX has a design that is not consistent with how modern REST APIs operate.
That includes various elements of how virtual systems are constructed and deployed.

In R82 with VSnext, VSes are provisioned in Gaia.
Each VS has its own configuration similar to a standalone gateway.
This includes the ability to configure these settings via WebUI/clish/API.

With VSes being nothing more than a standard gateway object in VSnext, it also makes it a lot simpler to convert between a VSnext VS and a physical gateway.

Re: Using R82 BGP API in classic VSX environment

Bob_Zimmerman — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:56:01 GMT

No word yet on how MDPS might interact with VSNext. I've asked my diamond rep to look into it, but I suspect the answer will be it's not supported, which means VSNext won't work in my environment.

Re: Using R82 BGP API in classic VSX environment

Chris_Atkinson — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:15:02 GMT

I will also query this internally, while this doesn't solve the MDPS like need it will be helpful for some...

R82 JHF T25 - PRJ-60148, PMTR-113933: VSNext

UPDATE: Rather than using the management switch, it is now possible to choose a different management interface for each virtual system (VS).

Re: Using R82 BGP API in classic VSX environment

Chris_Atkinson — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:06:50 GMT

MDPS with VSNext is currently unsupported per limitations in sk138672.

Have requested sk79700 also be amended accordingly to reflect the same.