How to add a new rack to an existing DC

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Click on Racks

Click on the button to add a new rack

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Choose the evpn-single option as highlighted earlier

Click on Add

Click on Toplogy tab to view the topology

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Next we will assing a device profile

To start the process, click on the Build icon first.

Click on the interface as shown

Click on the edit icon

Choose from the pull down menu

Choose the desired option as shown

Update the assignment

Now we need to assign a system ID

Click on the Assigned system IDs to start the process

Click here to assing a system ID

Click on the drop down menu

Choose the system ID as shown

Save the chosen system ID

Next we will choose the deploy mode

Choose the ready option as shown

Click Save

We are ready to commit the changes

Add a note to indicate the reason for the chage and then click on Commit

The rack will be added once the commit validation is completed

New rack is added