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I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

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Gorazd Kikelj
MVP Guru 2024

Original Message:
Sent: Feb 10, 2025 04:00 PM
From: Russ_Altorfer
Subject: EVE-NG ClearPass not starting

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?

I am looking to setup the ClearPass server on our current ESXi environment, so it will be using our current physical environment. Just to cover and get everything I need together; do I need to get another license or anything specific for that server? I do not have access to our ESXi environment so I will be setting this up with my boss and I would like to make sure that I have everything that I would need before I get into the working session.

Hi.

You can always connect one Clearpass interface to external network and configure it from your computer.

Best, Gorazd

It is working for me now. The server will turn on and stay turned on. Unfortunately, my employer will not allow me to download a Linux iso to apply to a node so that I can access and setup the ClearPass server. I will be working on setting up a ClearPass server from our current ESXi server and have it connected to the lab in EVE so that I can work on it that way. If I cannot do that or not allowed to do that, I will have to develop something with our physical testing network.

Yes, I'm sure it works for you now. There are times when you have to change that version of qemu so that it can boot the machine, let us know.

Best Regards

I changed the QEMU version on the node. It looks like it is working 'fingers crossed'. 

Ok it's very easy.

On the node you just check QEMU Version dropdovn

I just checked with V6.0 and it works.

Another thing to check is if you enable virtualization HW to be exposed to VM? Here is relevant snippet from VMware

Best, Gorazd

How would I go about checking the version of QEMU? Is that something I can find in the VM? EVE runs of off Linux, what would be the command to check the version of QEMU?

What QEMU Version of VM you selected? Try with different version.

Best, Gorazd 

I am having an issue with EVE-NG and getting ClearPass to work. I just got things setup and I am testing to make sure the nodes work so that I can build out labs for the ACSP exam. I have followed the instructions from EVE-NG and I am able to add the ClearPass node into my topology. When I go to start up the ClearPass server node, it will act like it is turning on but in approximately 1-2 seconds it will shut off and not boot up. I have posed the question on EVEs forums Aruba Clearpass Issue - Support and News Forum as well as talked to their live helpdesk and have not gotten a resolution. 

I have nothing setup as far as lab wise, I am just trying to test the nodes to make sure that they are working. Has anybody else had this issue?