BMC host auto-discovery in IPMI network

Registered by Marek Skotnicki

Problem description:
Currently nodes registration has to be done manually either by filling instackenv.json or by using TripleO UI. It is not the most convenient way especially in case of scaling up a cloud.

Proposal:
Before registration all bare-metal nodes need to be physically connected to IPMI network. We can scan this network periodically to find all new nodes and automate registration process and introspection of hardware.
Arp-scan component can be used for this purpose. We can scan provided IP range. After find a new node we can use the following information to register it: MAC address, IP address and device vendor.

To do:
- Scanning IMPI network periodically,
- After finding a nodes checking if it is already registered in ironic,
- If it is a new node register it in ironic with provided credentials to BMC and proper pxe driver based on vendor information form arp-scan output,
- Wait for power state update and run hardware introspection.

Blueprint information

Status:
Not started
Approver:
None
Priority:
Undefined
Drafter:
Marek Skotnicki
Direction:
Needs approval
Assignee:
Marek Skotnicki
Definition:
New
Series goal:
Accepted for future
Implementation:
Unknown
Milestone target:
None

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