Aruba 6300F Switch Installation Guide
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Aruba 6300F/M Switch Series
Installation and Getting
Started Guide
Published: August 2021
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Contents
Contents
About this document
Introducing the switches
Switch and port LEDs on front of the switches
LED mode select button and indicator LEDs
LEDs on the back of the switches
Installing the switch
Installation procedures for 6300 switches
Installation precautions and guidelines
Install a power supply or a second power supply for modular switches
Verify the switch boots correctly
Disconnect power from the switch
Mounting a switch on a tabletop or desktop
Mounting the switch in a two-post rack
Mounting the switch in a four-post rack
Connect the switch to a power source
Install transceivers (optional)
SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 installation notes
Getting started with switch configuration
Recommended minimal configuration
Setup for initial configuration
Replacing components
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Troubleshooting
Testing the switch by resetting it
Testing switch-to-device network communications
Testing end-to-end network communications
Restoring the factory default configuration
Downloading new switch software
Specifications
Cabling and technology information
Technology distance specifications
Twisted-pair cable/connector pin-outs
Straight-through twisted-pair cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network connections
Crossover twisted-pair cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network connection
Straight-through twisted-pair cable for 1000 Mbps network connections
Support and Other Resources
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Chapter 1
About this document
About this document
This document is intended for network administrators and support personnel.
The display and command line illustrated in this document are examples and might not exactly match your particular switch or environment.
The switch and accessory drawings in this document are for illustration only, and may not exactly match your particular switch and accessory products.
Applicable products
Modular PoE
JL659A Aruba 6300M 48SR5 CL6 PoE 4SFP56 Swch
JL660A Aruba 6300M 24SR5 CL6 PoE 4SFP56 Swch
JL661A Aruba 6300M 48G CL4 PoE 4SFP56 Swch
JL662A Aruba 6300M 24G CL4 PoE 4SFP56 Swch
Fixed PoE
JL665A Aruba 6300F 48G CL4 PoE 4SFP56 Swch
JL666A Aruba 6300F 24G CL4 PoE 4SFP56 Swch
Modular Non-PoE
JL658A Aruba 6300M 24SFP+ 4SFP56 Swch
JL663A Aruba 6300M 48G 4SFP56 Swch
JL664A Aruba 6300M 24G 4SFP56 Swch
JL762A Aruba 6300M 48G Pwr2Prt 2F 1PS Bdl
Fixed Non-PoE
JL667A Aruba 6300F 48G 4SFP56 Swch
JL668A Aruba 6300F 24G 4SFP56 Swch
Related publications
n n n n n n
Start Here: Installation, Safety, and Regulatory Information for the Aruba 6300F/M Switches and Accessories
Start Here: Installation, Safety, and Regulatory Information for the Aruba Modular Power Supplies
Start Here: Installation, Safety, and Regulatory Information for the Aruba DC Modular Power Supplies
AOS-CX software manuals
AOS-CX Power Over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) Planning and Implementation Guide
AOS-Switch and AOS-CX Transceiver Guide
To view and download these publications, visit the Aruba Support Portal at https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads .
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Chapter 2
Introducing the switches
Introducing the switches
Aruba multiport switches are store-and-forward devices offering low latency for high-speed networking.
Certain switch models also support Power over Ethernet (PoE) technologies and full network management capabilities.
This chapter describes these switches with the following information: n n n
Front of the switches: o
Network ports o o o o
Management ports
LEDs
Buttons
Out-of-Band Management (OOBM) o
SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 support
Back of the switches: o
Power supplies and power connectors o
Fan tray and replaceable power supplies (modular switches)
Switch features
Front of the switches
Figure 1 Front of all the 6300 Switches
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Table 1: Front of all the 6300 switches: Label and description
Label Description
3
4
1
2
5
JL658A Aruba 6300M 24G 24SFP+ 4SFP56
JL659A Aruba 6300M 48SR5 CL6 PoE 4SFP56
JL660A Aruba 6300M 24SR5 CL6 PoE 4SFP56
JL661A Aruba 6300M 48G CL4 PoE 4SFP56
JL662A Aruba 6300M 24G CL4 PoE 4SFP56
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Label
9
10
11
6
7
8
Figure 2 Example of 6300 Switch
Description
JL663A Aruba 6300M 48G 4SFP56 and JL762A Aruba 6300M 48G Pwr2Prt 2F 1PS Bdl
JL664A Aruba 6300M 24G 4SFP56
JL665A Aruba 6300F 48G CL4 PoE 4SFP56
JL666A Aruba 6300F 24G CL4 PoE 4SFP56
JL667A Aruba 6300F 48G 4SFP56
JL668A Aruba 6300F 24G 4SFP56
Table 2: 6300 Switches: Labels and Description
Label
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
9
10
11
Switch Port LEDs
Back Module status LED
PoE 1
Speed LED
Stk LED
Reset button
Unit Identification LED
Global Status LED
SFP56 ports
USB-C Console
LED Mode button
Description
1
PoE Mode LED is present only on switch models that support PoE.
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13
Label
Out-of-Band Management port
USB/auxiliary port
Description
PoE Mode LED is present only on switch models that support PoE.
Network ports
Table 3: Network Ports
Switch
10/100/1000
BaseT PoE CL4
10/100/1000
BaseT
1/10/25/50GbE
SFP
JL662
JL663
JL664
JL665
JL658
JL659
JL660
JL661
JL666
JL667
JL668
JL762
-
24
-
48
-
-
-
48
-
-
-
24
-
48
-
24
-
-
-
-
-
48
24
48
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
-
-
-
-
48
-
24
-
-
-
-
-
Smart Rate
100M/1G/2.5G/5G
PoE CL6
SFP+
-
24
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
For supported transceivers, see the latest version of the Transceiver Guide on the Aruba Support Portal.
Management ports
Console port
There is a single serial console port on the switch, using a USB Type-C connector. This port is used to connect a console to the switch. Use a common USB to USB-C cable (must be data capable). A Bluetooth dongle is available to provide an alternative way of managing and configuring your switch using a mobile app.
The console can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal.
Auxiliary port
An auxiliary port is available for downloading switch software code. This port uses a USB Type-A connector.
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Switch and port LEDs on front of the switches
Figure 1 Switch and port LEDs
Table 4: Switch and Port LEDs: Labels and Description
Label Description
3
4
5
1
2
6
7
8
9
Switch port LEDs
Back Module status LED
Speed mode selected LED
Stk LED S
Reset button
UID (Unit Identification)
Global Status LED
Mode select button
OOBM port LED
Table 5: Front Panel LED Behavior
Switch LEDs Function
Back LED Status of modular components installed in the back of the chassis (not applicable for
6300F switches
PoE LED Indicates Port LEDs are showing PoE information (not applicable for non PoE switches)
State
On - Green
Slow Flash - Amber
Off
On - Green
Slow Flash - Amber
On - Amber
Meaning
Normal
Fault in one of the modules in the back of the chassis
PoE mode not selected
PoE mode selected
One or more ports experiencing PoE failure. PoE mode not selected.
One or more ports experiencing PoE failure. PoE mode selected.
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Switch LEDs
Spd LED
Stk LED
UID LED
Global Status
Indicator LED
OOBM Status
Indicator LED
Function
Indicates Port LEDs are showing speed information
Indicates Port LEDs are showing stacking mode information
Locator LED
Overall status of the product
Status of OOBM Link connectivity
State
Off
On - Green
Not Implemented
Off
On - Green
On - Amber
Slow flash Amber
Off
On/Flash Blue (for
30 min)
Flash - Green
On - Green
Flash - Amber
On - Amber
Meaning
Speed mode not selected
Speed mode selected
No fault defined
Stacking mode not selected
Stacking mode selected
One of the switch is experiencing stacking failure.
Port LEDs will be used to indicate the number of the stacking member.
A port has a stacking failure.
Stacking mode not selected
User configured the located
LED : OFF
User configured the locator
LED: On/Flash
Self-test in progress during
UBOOT and SVOS
Successfully booted AOS-CX
Recoverable faults (e.g. fans,
PSU fault)
Critical faults (e.g. exceed temperature limit)
System is in hibernation Snoring (Dim -
Bright periodically)
Off
Half Bright - Green
On - Green
Activity Flicker -
Green
OOBM port is not connected, no link established
OOBM port is enabled and established link with partner
Experiencing high bandwidth utilization
% of the time that the LED light up is roughly proportional to the % of full bandwidth utilization of the port
* Press the Mode Select button to switch between PoE, Spd, or Stk Mode.
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Table 6: Rear Panel LED Behavior
Switch LEDs Function
Fan health LED Status of fan
UID LED
PSU Status
Indicator LED
Locator LED
Status of power supply
State/Mode
On - Green
Slow flash - Amber
Off
On/Flash (30 min) blue
On Green
Off
Slow Flash - Green
Meaning
Normal
Fan fault
User configured the locator
LED : OFF
User configured the locator
LED: On/Flash
Normal
No power, PSU has invalid AC or DC input or invalid DC output
Power supply has faulted
LED mode select button and indicator LEDs
The state of the switch port LEDs is controlled by the LED Mode select button. The current view mode is indicated by the mode LEDs next to the button. To step from one view mode to the next, press the button to cycle through the different modes.
Reset buttons
The Reset button is recessed from the front panel. (This design protects it from being pushed accidentally.)
The button is accessible through small holes on the top of the front panel. Use pointed objects, such as unbent paper clips, to push it.
To Accomplish this:
Soft reset
Hard reset
Do this:
Press and release the Reset button.
Press and hold the Reset button for more than 5 seconds, then release.
This will happen:
The switch operating system is cleared gracefully. The switch then reboots and runs self-tests.
The switch reboots, similar to a power cycle. A hard reset is used, for example, when the switch CPU is in an unknown state or not responding.
Out-of-band management port
This RJ-45 port is used to connect a dedicated management network to the switch. To use it, connect an RJ-
45 network cable to the management port to manage the switch through Telnet from a remote PC or a
UNIX workstation.
To use this port, the switch must have an IP address. IP settings can be configured through a console port connection or automatically from a DHCP/Bootp server.
A networked out-of-band connection through the management port allows you to manage data network switches from a physically and logically separate management network.
For more information, see the Fundamentals Guide for your switch, found on the Aruba Support Portal.
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Back of the switches
Figure 1 Back of the 6300M Switch
Table 7: Back of the 6300 Switch: Label and Description
Label Description
1
2
Fan tray 1 & 2
Power supply slot 1 & 2
Fan requirements
Switches
JL658A
JL659A
JL663A
JL664A
JL660A
JL661A
JL662A
JL762A
Fan Tray 1
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Fan Tray 2
Required
Required
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Required
For JL660A, JL661A, JL662A, JL663A, and JL664A:
Fan Condition Fan Speed
System installed with 2 fan trays
4 fans functioning normally
1 fan fault
More than 1 fan fault
According to ambient and component temperature
Remaining fans will spin at Max speed
Remaining fans will spin at Max speed
Fan Redundancy Shutdown
N+1
Not supported
Not supported
Component hits thermal limit
Component hits thermal limit
Upon detection, system will be shut down in 3 minutes or component hits thermal limit
System installed with 1 fan tray
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Fan Condition
2 fans functioning normally
1 fan fault
2 fans fault
Fan Speed
According to ambient and component temperature
Remaining fans will spin at Max speed
Fan Redundancy Shutdown
Not supported Component hits thermal limit
Not supported
N/A Not supported
Upon detection, system will be shut down in 3 minutes or component hits thermal limit
Upon detection, system will be shut down in 3 minutes or component hits thermal limit
System with no fan tray
Missing both fan tray/all fans faulted
N/A Not supported Upon detection, system will be shut down in 3 minutes or component hits thermal limit.
Fan redundancy refers to fans and not fan trays. With 2 fan trays installed, it allows 1 fan fault. With 1 fan tray, there is no fan redundancy.
Fan tray with faulty fan/fans must be replaced with Aruba 6300M Fan Tray (JL669A).
For JL658A, JL659A, and JL762A:
Fan Condition
4 fans functioning normally
1 fan fault
More than 1 fan fault
Fan Speed
Accordingly to ambient and component temperature
Remaining fans will spin with
Max speed
Remaining fans will spin with
Max speed
Fan Redundancy Shutdown
N+1 Component hits thermal limit
Not supported
Not supported
Component hits thermal limit
Missing any fan tray/all fans faulted
N/A Not supported
Upon detection, system will be shut down in 3 minutes or component hits thermal limit.
Upon detection, system will be shut down in 3 minutes or component hits thermal limit.
Power supplies
The following power supplies can be installed in the 6300M switches: n n
Aruba X371 12VDC 250W 100-240VAC Power Supply (JL085A): A 250 watt power supply for the non-PoE switches. This power supply does not provide any PoE power, and is keyed so that it will not fit into the power supply slots of Aruba PoE switches.
Aruba X371 12VDC 250W 100-240VAC Power-to-Port Power Supply (JL760A): A 250 watt and back-to-front fan flow power supply for the non-PoE switches. This power supply does not provide any
PoE power and is keyed so that it will not fit into the power supply slots of Aruba PoE switches.
JL760A is for use only in the JL762A switch. This is the only power supply available for the JL762A switch.
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n n n n n
Aruba X372 54VDC 680W 100-240VAC Power Supply (JL086A): A 680 watt power supply for applicable PoE switches. Offers up to 370 watts of PoE power, and is keyed so that it will not fit into the power supply slots of non-PoE Aruba switches.
Aruba X372 54VDC 1050W 110-240VAC Power Supply (JL087A): A 1050 watt power supply for applicable PoE switches. Offers up to 740 watts of PoE power, and is keyed so that it will not fit into the power supply slots of non-PoE Aruba switches.
Aruba X372 54VDC 1600W 110-240VAC Power Supply (JL670A): A 1600 watt (high-line only) power supply for applicable PoE switches. Offers up to 1440 watts of PoE power, and is keyed so that it will not fit into the power supply slots of non-PoE Aruba switches.
Aruba 6300M 1050W 36-72VDC PSU (JL758A): A 1050 watt power supply used for 6300M PoE switches. Offers up to 740 watts of PoE power, and is keyed so that it will not fit into the power supply slots of non-PoE Aruba switches.
Aruba 6300M 250WA 36-72VDC PSU (JL757A): A 250 watt power supply used for 6300M non-PoE switches. The power supply does not provide any PoE power, and is keyed so that it will not fit into the power supply slots of the Aruba PoE switches.
Supported DC power supply combinations: n n
Use of a JL757A with another JL757A PS on the same 6300M non-PoE switch SKU is supported
Use of a JL758A with another JL758A PS on the same 6300M PoE switch SKU is supported
Mixing of different types of AC and DC power supplies on a 6300M switch is not supported except for the following combinations: n n
JL757A is interoperable with the JL085A on the supported 6300M non-PoE SKUs.
JL758A is interoperable with the JL087A on the supported 6300M PoE SKUs.
For initial power supply installation, see the Start Here guide that pertains to your power supply unit.
Power connector
The 6300M switches do not have a power switch. They will power on when either one or both power supplies are connected to an active power source.
LEDs on the back of the switches
This section describes the LEDs on the back of the switch. When the back LED on the front of the unit is blinking a fault, the user can look at the back of the switch to find the corresponding blinking LED for the faulted fan or power supply. If a user installs a second power supply and did not turn on the power (PSU module status = OFF), the back LED will blink orange.
Figure 1 Example LEDs on the back of 6300M switch
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Table 8: Back of the 6300M switches LED labels and description
Label
1
2
Description
Fan tray LED
Power supply LED
NOTE: On DC power supplies, these LEDs are located near the bottom of the power supply.
Figure 2 LEDs on the back of 6300F switch
Table 9: Back of the 6300F switches LED labels and description
Label
1
2
3
4
Description
System fan
Integrated power supply fan
Ground lug (optional)
AC power inlet
Switch features
The features of the 6300F/M switches include: n n n n
Combinations of fixed 10/100/1000-T, HPE Smart Rate, and SFP/SFP+/SFP56 ports.
Selected switch models feature HPE Smart Rate ports and provide 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, and 5 Gbps connectivity. See
for more information.
JL762A features power-to-port (back-to-front) airflow, ideal for data center applications.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) operation; enabled by default. The following switches power IP phones, wireless access points, indoor web cameras, and more.
PoE per port
Up to 30W
Standard
IEEE 802.3af/at
Aruba 6300F/M switch
Aruba 6300M 48G Class 4 PoE and 4-port SFP56 Switch
JL661A
Aruba 6300M 24G Class 4 PoE and 4-port SFP56 Switch
JL662A
Aruba 6300F 48G Class 4 PoE and 4-port SFP56 Switch
JL665A
Up to 30W
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Aruba 6300F/M switch
Aruba 6300F 24G Class 4 PoE and 4-port SFP56 Switch
JL666A
Aruba 6300M 48 HPE Smart Rate Class 6 PoE
100M/1G/2.5G/5G
JL659A
Aruba 6300M 24 HPE Smart Rate Class 6 PoE
100M/1G/2.5/G5G
JL660A
PoE per port
Up to 60W
Standard
IEEE 802.3bt
IEEE 802.3af/at**
*These switches also support some prestandard PoE devices.
**2-Pair Power non-compliant dual signature PDs up to class 4 power . Includes 2-Pair Power legacy 802.3 af/at with prestandard detect enabled.
For instructions on using the switch PoE features, see the Monitoring Guide for your switch.
n n n n n
The option to have one or two modular power supplies in the switch: o
A second power supply supports redundant system power and/or redundant/additional PoE power.
If one of the modular power supplies fails, the second power supply immediately provides the power necessary to keep the switch running, including PoE power on an allocated basis.
o
If maximum PoE power is used on the 48-port PoE switches, the second power supply is needed for
PoE power. There is no PoE power redundancy, but system power is always maintained. On a power supply failure, the system drops the PoE power on ports based on user priority, to maintain system power.
Plug-and-play networking: All ports are enabled by default. Connect the network cables to active network devices and your switched network is operational.
Auto MDI/MDI-X on all twisted-pair ports (10/100/1000), meaning that all connections can be made using straight-through twisted-pair cables. Cross-over cables are not required, although they will also work. The pin operation of each port is automatically adjusted for the attached device. If the switch detects that another switch or hub is connected to the port, it configures the port as MDI. If the switch detects that an end node device is connected to the port, it configures the port as MDI-X . (See the appendixes for recommended or required cabling.)
Automatically negotiated full-duplex operation for the 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports when connected to other auto-negotiating devices. The SFP+/SFP56 ports always operate at full duplex.
Easy management of the switch through several available interfaces: o o o o
Console interface : A full-featured, easy-to-use, VT-100 terminal interface for out-of-band or in-band switch management.
Web browser interface : An easy-to-use built-in graphical interface that can be accessed from common web browsers.
Bluetooth dongle and ArubaOS-CX Mobile App : A convenient way to manage or configure your switch using your mobile device.
Aruba AirWave : A powerful and easy-to-use network operations system that manages wired and wireless infrastructures. For more information, visit https://www.arubanetworks.com/products/networking/management/airwave .
o
Aruba Activate : Cloud-based service that provides inventory control and facilitates Zero Touch
Provisioning.
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n n n n n n o
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager : Network policy management software for wired and wireless network devices that provide on-boarding and role-based control/security.
o
Aruba Central : Network management software cloud platform. It offers IT organizations a simple, secure, and cost-effective way to manage and monitor Aruba switches and Aruba instant wireless APs.
Support for the Spanning Tree Protocol to eliminate network loops.
Support for up to 4095 IEEE 802.1Q-compliant VLANs so you can divide the attached end nodes into logical groupings that fit your business needs.
Support for many advanced features to enhance network performance: For a description, see the AOS-
CX guides for your switch.
Ability to update the switch software. To download product updates, go to the Aruba Support Portal .
An auxiliary port (USB Type A connector) for updating switch software.
Switch Hibernation mode to allow the switch to power down for a period each day to save energy.
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Chapter 3
Installing the switch
Installing the switch
The following sections shows how to install the switch. The switches come with an accessory kit that includes the brackets for mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch telco rack or in an equipment cabinet. Also included are rubber feet that can be attached so the switch can be securely positioned on a horizontal surface. The brackets are designed to allow mounting the switch in a variety of locations and orientations.
For other mounting options, contact your local Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized network reseller or
Hewlett Packard Enterprise representative.
Shipping the switch in a rack
If the switch is to be shipped in a rack, it can be mounted and shipped in a Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Universal Rack.
n n
This method uses the HPE X410 Universal Rack Mounting Kit (J9583A).
To order the J9583A rack mounting kit, contact your Aruba sales representative.
Included parts
The 6300M switches have the following components shipped with them:
A USB-C to USB-A console cable can be ordered separately, or as an accessory to your switch. JL482A - X472 2-
Post Rack Kit can be ordered separately, or as an accessory to your switch.
n n n
Documentation kit
Bluetooth Dongle (5400-3372): Mounting on USB type-A AUX for rapid configuration and deployment
Accessory kit (5300-0103) containing: o o o o two mounting brackets eight 8-mm M4 screws to attach the mounting brackets to the switch four 5/8-inch number 12-24 screws to attach the switch to a rack four rubber feet n
Power cord, one of the following (included with power supply unit):
Aruba 6300M PoE Switches (with AC power supplies)
North America
North America high line
South Africa/India
Israel
8121-0973
8121-0941
8121-1483
8121-1009
Australia
Brazil
Europe/South Korea
China
8121-0857
8121-1265
8120-5336
8121-1034
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Aruba 6300M PoE Switches (with AC power supplies)
8120-5334 Argentina United Kingdom/Hong
Kong/Singapore/Malaysia
Switzerland
Danish
Japan high line
Japan low line
8120-5339
8120-5340
Chile
Thailand/Philippines
8120-5338 (JL086A,
JL087A)
Taiwan 15A
8120-5342 (JL086A) Taiwan 10A
Aruba 6300M Non-PoE Switches (with AC power supplies)
Argentina
Australia/New Zealand
Brazil
Chile
China
Continental Europe/South
Korea
Denmark
India
Israel
8120-6869
8121-0834
8121-1069
8120-6980
8120-8707
8120-6811
8120-6814
8121-0780
8121-1035
Japan
Switzerland
South Africa
Taiwan
Philippines/Thailand
UK/Hong
Kong/Singapore/Malaysia
US/Canada/Mexico
North America high line
Aruba 6300M PoE Switches (with DC power supplies)
Worldwide 5400-3519
Aruba 6300M non-PoE Switches (with DC power supplies)
Worldwide 5400-3521
8121-1481
8120-8389
8121-0671
8121-1511 (JL086A,
JL087A)
8121-0967 (JL086A)
8120-4753
8120-6815
8120-6813
8121-0974
8121-0668
8120-6809
8121-0973
8121-0941
Installation procedures for 6300 switches
1. Prepare the installation site.
2. Unpack the switch and verify that you have received the correct parts.
3. If installing a modular switch, install a power supply if the switch was not shipped with a power supply already installed.
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4. Connect power to the switch and wait for the health LED to turn green after the switch passes the self-test, then remove power from the switch.
5. Mount the switch.
Mounting restrictions apply. See the "Warning" under "Installation precautions and guidelines".
6. Connect the switch to a power source.
7. (Optional) Install transceivers.
8. Connect the network cables.
9. Configure the switch for network operation.
Installation precautions and guidelines
To avoid personal injury or product damage when installing your switch, read the following installation precautions and guidelines.
n n n n n n n n
Do not mount the switch on a wall or under a table or under another horizontal surface.
Mount devices installed in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Put the heaviest devices at the bottom and progressively lighter devices positioned higher.
To prevent the rack or cabinet from becoming unstable and/or falling over, ensure that it is adequately secured.
When powered by a DC power supply, the switch must be installed in a restricted access location. Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
For switches with DC power supplies: Disconnect DC power from the power supply BEFORE installing or removing the power supply. The power supply must NOT be connected to DC power while it is being installed or removed. The switch power supplies are hot-swappable; that is, a power supply that is disconnected from the power source can be installed or removed while the switch is receiving power from another power supply installed in the other power supply slot.
Always switch input power OFF before connecting and disconnecting the DC input to the unit. If not turned off, there is a risk of injury or severe damage.
When powered by a DC power supply, the product relies upon the installation to provide short-circuit
(overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is not greater than 20A for non-PoE switches and not greater than 40A for PoE switches when using DC power.
When powered by a DC power supply, the installation shall provide a readily accessible two-pole disconnect device in the fixed installation.
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n n n n n n n n n n
If your installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the switch and power supply, be sure that the cord is adequately sized for the current switch requirements. In addition, be sure to use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country/region. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the switch and power supply.
Do not ship any switch in a rack without checking for restrictions. Otherwise, you may void the switch warranty.
Ensure that the power source circuits are properly grounded. Then connect the switch to the power source by using the power cord supplied with the switch.
When installing the switch, ensure that the AC outlet is near the switch. Make it easily accessible in case the switch must be powered off.
Ensure that the power cord and network cables at the switch mounting location do not create a tripping hazard.
Do not install the switch in an environment where the operating ambient temperature exceeds its specification.
For operating temperature information, see
specifications.
Ensure that the switch does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current protection at your installation site. To determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add the ampere ratings of all devices installed on the same circuit as the switch. Then compare the total with the rating limit for the circuit.
The maximum ampere ratings are printed on the devices near the AC power connectors.
Avoid blocking any ventilation openings on the sides, rear, or front of the switch.
Ensure that the air flow around the switch is not restricted. Leave at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) for cooling.
A slot cover plate MUST be secured over any power supply slot that does not contain a power supply unit. This is required for proper air flow and thermal operation. Leaving a power supply slot uncovered can cause an overtemperature condition inside the switch that can result in the switch shutting down. During replacement of a power supply unity, it is acceptable to allow the slot to remain uncovered for up to two minutes in a switch connected to a power source.
If a power supply must be removed, and then reinstalled, wait at least 5 seconds before reinstallation. Otherwise, damage to the switch may occur. The power supply needs this time to bleed off any retained power.
Install a cover plate on any slot in the switch that is not in use.
Prepare the installation site
Cabling Infrastructure : Ensure the cabling infrastructure meets the necessary network specifications. See
Cabling and technology information
for more information.
Installation Location : Before installing the switch, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment: n n n
In the front or the back of the switch, leave at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) of space for the twisted-pair and fiber-optic cabling.
In the back of the switch, leave at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) of space for the power cord.
On the sides of the switch, leave at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) for cooling, except if the switch is installed in an open EIA/TIA rack.
Figure 1 Air Flow Direction of the 6300 Switches (except JL762A)
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Figure 2 Air flow Direction of the JL762A Switch
Install a power supply or a second power supply for modular switches
1. Remove the power supply blank.
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2. Insert the power supply.
3. Place the unit inside the rack, making sure the PSU is properly and fully inserted into the switch with the latch locked into place.
AC power supply
1. Use the supplied AC cable for the power supply and the 6300M switch being installed.
2. Insert the 3-way modular connector of the AC cable into the inlet on the power supply. Ensure that the connectors are firmly mated.
3. Connect the other end of the AC cable to a nearby AC power source.
DC power supply
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When using a DC power supply, the unit should be installed in a restricted access location. Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Ensure that the DC cable is disconnected from the DC power source before proceeding with the installation.
1. Ensure that the correct DC cable is used for the power supply being installed.
a. Included DC cable HPPN 5400-3519 for JL758A (8AWG cable with Ring lugs).
b. Included DC cable HPPN 5400-3521 for JL757A (12AWG cable with Ring lugs).
2. Organize and tie the cable. The DC cable needs to be strain-relieved by tying securely it to a fixed structure or rack.
NOTE: Do not tie the DC cables to the power supply fan handle as it is not designed to take the weight of the cables.
Ensure that the DC cable does not obstruct or block the air flow of the power supply fan.
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3. Remove the transparent protective cover from the DC input connector of the power supply and set it aside.
4. Install the Ground, +DC, and -DC wires, making sure there is a three-inch gap (1 in below illustration) below the unit for the DC cable. Fasten the Green wire to the Screw Terminal marked with the power supply.
on
Do not install the cable lugs in the reverse direction. When correctly installed, the crimped and protruded portion of the insulator on the cable lugs should be facing outwards.
5. Make sure that all the screw terminals are tightened. Under no circumstances should any screw terminals be loose.
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6. Reinstall the transparent protective cover on the DC input connector of the power supply.
7. Connect the other end of the DC cable to a DC source following the correct polarity.
Do not move the unit with the power supply after the DC cables are installed.
Do not remove the DC power supply from the unit with the DC cable installed or the DC source turned on.
Grounding is required for DC power supplies and systems.
The DC power inlet in the power supply has two terminals labeled +DC and -DC and has a screw marked with symbol to connect to earth ground. The DC power inlet has a clear plastic cover.
Unplugging the DC PSU from the system when the PSU is powered is not supported. The DC input power source has to power off before removing the DC PSU from the system.
Verify the switch boots correctly
Before installing the switch in its network location, plug it into a power source and verify that it boots correctly.
Procedure
1. Connect the power cord supplied with the switch to the power connector on the back of the switch.
Then plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
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The switches do not have a power switch. They are powered on when the power cord is connected to the switch and to a power source. For safety, locate the power outlet near the switch installation.
If your installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the switch, be sure to use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country/region. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the switch.
2.
Check the LEDs on the switch to make sure the switch is on and operating.
When the switch is powered on, it performs its diagnostic self-test and initialization. This boot process, depending on switch model and configuration, takes approximately 1-2 minutes to complete.
Disconnect power from the switch
Disconnect the power cord from all of the switch power supplies and from the power sources.
Mount the switch
After the switch passes self-test, it is ready to be mounted in a stable location. Supported mounting options for the Aruba 6300M switches include: n n n
Two-post rack mount
Tabletop or desktop
Four-post rack mount (Requires the optional J9583A HPE X410 Universal Rack Mounting Kit.)
Do not mount the switch on a wall, under a table, or under another horizontal surface.
Mounting a switch on a tabletop or desktop
Before you begin: n n
Locate the four self-adhesive pads included in the switch accessory kit.
Select a secure horizontal surface where the network cables and switch power cord will not create a tripping hazard.
To mount the switch to a tabletop or desktop:
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1. Attach the four self-adhesive pads to the bottom corners of the switch.
2. Position the switch with the top panel up on the selected horizontal surface.
Ensure that the power cord and network cables at switch mounting location will not create a tripping hazard.
Avoid blocking any ventilation openings on the sides, rear, or front of the switch.
Mounting the switch in a two-post rack
Before you begin, prepare your network data cables (not included) for connecting the switch to the network.
To mount the switch in a two-post rack:
1. Attach the rack mount brackets to the switch by using a #1 Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver and the supplied eight 8-mm M4 screws.
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2. Use the four number 12-24 screws to secure the brackets to the rack.
Mounting the switch in a four-post rack
The four-post rack mount for the switches requires the optional J9583A HPE X410 Universal Rack Mounting
Kit. To use this kit to mount a switch, see the installation instructions provided with the kit.
Connect the switch to a power source
For AC power supplies: Plug the included power cord into the power connector on the switch and into a nearby AC power source.
For DC power supplies: Use the supplied DC power cable with the DC power supply. Follow the instructions in
Install a power supply or a second power supply for modular switches
to connect and install the DC cable to the power supply and DC power source.
When powered by a DC power supply, the product relies upon the installation to provide short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is not greater than 20A for non-PoE switches and not greater than
40A for PoE switches when using DC power.
Make sure the power source is properly grounded before connecting power to the power supply.
Warning: A readily accessible two-pole disconnect device must be provided in the fixed installation.
Recheck the LEDs during self-test.
Install transceivers (optional)
You can install or remove transceivers from the slots on the front of the switch without having to power off the switch.
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The transceivers operate only at full duplex. Half duplex operation is not supported.
Ensure that the network cable is NOT connected when you install or remove a transceiver.
24 SFP+ switches can support up to 48 transceivers.
(Optional) Insert up to four SFP transceivers in the fixed transceiver slots on the switch front panel.
Connect network cables
Connect network cables from network devices or your patch panels to the fixed RJ-45 ports and to any installed transceivers.
Connect network cables to the RJ-45 data ports and to any optional transceivers installed on the switch front panel.
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SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 installation notes
When selecting a fiber SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 device, make sure it can function at a maximum temperature that is not less than the recommended maximum operational temperature of the product. Use only an approved Laser
Class 1 SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceiver.
To ensure proper operation of your switch, use only the HPE Aruba SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceivers supported by your switch.
Use only supported Aruba SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceivers
Non-Aruba SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceivers are not supported. Use of supported Aruba products ensures that your network maintains optimal performance and reliability. If you require additional transceivers, contact an Aruba sales representative or an authorized reseller. The following resources can help you to find transceiver support information for your switch model: n n
See the Transceiver Guide .
See the supported transceivers information in the Data Sheet for your switch model.
Hot swapping SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceivers
Supported SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceivers that you can install in your Aruba switch can be “hot swapped”– removed and installed while the switch is receiving power. However, disconnect the network cables from the SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceivers before hot-swapping them.
When you replace a SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceiver with another transceiver of a different type, the switch may retain selected port-specific configuration settings that were configured for the replaced unit. Be sure to validate or reconfigure port settings as required.
SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 connections to devices with fixed speed/duplex configurations
When connecting a device to your switch port that contains a SSFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceiver, the speed and duplex settings of the switch port and the connected device must match. Otherwise, the device may not link properly—you may not get a link. For some older network devices, the default speed/duplex settings may be predefined such that they are set differently from the default configuration of your switch.
(For example, 1000 Mbps/Full Duplex.) These setting differences may also apply to some older Hewlett
Packard Enterprise devices. Because of these default speed/duplex considerations, make sure that devices
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connected to your SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 ports are properly configured. At a minimum, make sure the configurations match.
Sample network topologies
This section shows a few sample network topologies in which the switch is implemented.
The switch is designed to be used primarily as a desktop switch. End nodes, printers and other peripherals, and servers are directly connected, as shown in the following illustration. Notice that the end node devices are connected to the switch by straight-through or crossover twisted-pair cables. Either cable type can be used because of the IEEE Auto MDI/MDI-X features on the switch.
Figure 1 Example as a Desktop Switch Implementing PoE
This illustration is an example of the switch being configured to supply PoE power to end devices such as IP telephones and wireless access points (WAPs).
As shown in this figure, the IP telephones can be connected in line, that is, between the switch and the end device, in this case a PC. The IP telephones in this illustration have two ports, one in and one out. Therefore the phone receives voice data and power from the switch, and the PC can send and receive data through the phone to the switch.
The end node devices are connected to the switch by straight-through or crossover twisted-pair cables.
Either cable type can be used because of the IEEE Auto MDI/MDI-X features on the switch.
Figure 2 Example as a Segment Switch
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The switch also works well as a segment switch. That is, with its high performance, it can be used for interconnecting network segments. Simply connect the network hubs that form those segments to the switch or you can also connect other switches.
In the preceding illustration, two fast Ethernet hubs with PCs, printers, and local servers attached, are both connected to a switch. The devices attached to the two hubs can now communicate with each other through the switch. They can also all communicate with the server that is connected to a 1000Base-T port on the switch.
Because the switch has the IEEE Auto MDI/MDI-X features, the connections between the switch and the hubs, and between the switch and end nodes or servers, can be through category 5 straight-through or crossover twisted-pair cable.
SmartRate speeds 2.5G/5G requires Category 5e cable.
If the connection is 10 Mbps only, then category 3 or 4 cable can also be used. In all cases, the device ports must be configured to auto negotiate the link characteristics for this feature to work.
The switch, in turn, can be connected to a network backbone through fiber-optic cabling connected to a
Gigabit-SX, -LX, or -LH transceiver installed in the switch. Now, all the devices on these network segments can access other network resources that are connected elsewhere on the network backbone.
Figure 3 Example as a Segment Switch Implementing PoE
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Figure 4 Example of Connecting to a Backbone Switch
For example, you can use an backbone switch to interconnect each of your smaller work group switches to form a larger network. All devices in this network can communicate with each other and also with the campus backbone. Depending on your bandwidth needs, the links between switches can run at
1G/10G/25G/50G, and use copper or fiber cabling with the appropriate SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceivers. Links can also be aggregated for additional bandwidth and redundancy.
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Chapter 3
Getting started with switch configuration
Getting started with switch configuration
This chapter is a guide for using the console Switch Setup screen to quickly assign an IP address and subnet mask to the switch. You can also set a Manager password and, optionally, configure other basic features.
For more information on using the switch console, see the Fundamentals Guide for your switch model.
Recommended minimal configuration
In the factory default configuration, the switch has no IP address and subnet mask, and no passwords. In this state, it can be managed only through a direct console connection. To manage the switch through inband (networked) access, configure the switch with an IP address and subnet mask compatible with your network. See the Fundamentals Guide for your switch for more information on the various methods that can be used for initial configuration.
Also, configure a Manager password to control access privileges from the console and web browser interface. Other parameters in the Switch Setup screen can be left at either their default settings or settings you manually enter.
Many other features can be configured through the switch console interface to optimize performance, to enhance your control of the network traffic, and to improve network security. Once an IP address has been configured on the switch, these features can be accessed more conveniently through a remote Telnet session, through the switch web browser interface, and from an SNMP network management station running a network management program. For a list of switch features available with and without an IP address, see the latest version of the Fundamentals Guide for your switch.
Setup for initial configuration
For initial configuration information, see the Fundamentals Guide for your switch.
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Chapter 4
Replacing components
Replacing components
This chapter describes how to remove and install the following components in the Aruba 6300M Switch
Series: n n
Power supply
Fan tray
There are no user-replaceable parts on the Aruba 6300F Switch Series.
The 6300M switches and their components are sensitive to static discharge. Use an antistatic wrist strap and observe all static precautions when replacing components.
If a power supply must be removed, and then reinstalled, wait at least 5 seconds before re-installation. Otherwise, damage to the switch may occur. The power supply needs this time to bleed off any retained power.
Replacing the fan
If a fan has failed, the fan LED will flash simultaneously with the switch Fault LED. Replace the failed component as soon as possible.
JL762A (Aruba 6300M 48G Pwr2Prt 2F 1PS Bdl) has power-to-port (back-to-front) airflow and requires two JL761A
(Aruba 6300M Power-to-Port Fan Tray). Other 6300M fan trays are not supported in the JL762A switch. All other
6300 switches have port-to-power (front-to-back) airflow; JL761A fan trays are not supported in any other 6300M switch other than the JL762A.
To Remove an Existing Fan:
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1. Loosen the T10 screws by turning counter clockwise.
2. Grasping the pull handle of the failed fan, remove the component.
3. Insert the new fan by sliding the component all the way.
4. Tighten the T10 screws by turning them clockwise.
Replacing the power supply
If the switch is configured with redundant power supplies, the switch will not suffer any loss of traffic or performance if one power supply fails. Replace the failed component as soon as possible. The PS (Power
Supply) LED will flash simultaneously with the switch Fault LED indicating a power supply has failed.
JL762A (Aruba 6300M 48G Pwr2Prt 2F 1PS Bdl) has power-to-port (back-to-front) airflow and requires JL760A
(Aruba X371 12VDC 250W 100-240VAC Power-to-Port Power Supply). Other 6300M power supplies are not supported in the JL762A switch. All other 6300 switches have port-to-power (front-to-back) airflow; JL760A power supply is not supported in any other 6300M switch other than the JL762A.
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Unplugging the DC power supply when the PSU is powered on is not supported.
AC power supply
1. Remove the AC power cable from the connector on the failed power supply.
2. Grasping the handle of the failed power supply, release the locking mechanism by squeezing the latch handle while removing the failed power supply.
Figure 1 Replacing a Failed Power Supply
Table 10: Replacing Failed Power Supply: Label and Description
Label Description
1
2
Lock mechanism
Handle
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3. Insert the new power supply. Slide it in all the way in until the locking mechanism locks.
DC power supply
1. Switch off the DC source and remove the DC cable from the DC source.
2. Remove the transparent protective cover from the DC input connector on the DC power supply.
Unfasten the DC cable from the DC power supply. Remember to reinstall the protective transparent cover back on the DC power supply input connector.
3. Grasping the handle of the failed power supply, release the locking mechanism by squeezing the latch handle while removing the failed power supply.
4. Insert the new power supply. Slide it in all the way in until the locking mechanism locks.
5. Follow the steps to install the DC cable on the DC power supply found in
Install a power supply or a second power supply for modular switches
.
6. Connect the DC cable to the DC source.
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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This chapter describes how to troubleshoot your switch, primarily from a hardware perspective. You can perform more in-depth troubleshooting on the switch using the software tools available with the switch.
Included are the console interface and the built-in web browser interface.
Basic troubleshooting tips
Most problems are caused by the following situations. Check for these items first when starting your troubleshooting: n
Connecting to Devices that have a Fixed Full-Duplex Configuration : The RJ-45 ports are configured as “Auto”. That is, when connecting to attached devices, the switch operates in either half duplex or full duplex to determine the link speed and the communication mode: o o
If the connected device is also configured to Auto, the switch will automatically negotiate both link speed and communication mode.
If the connected device has a fixed configuration, for example 100 Mbps, at half or full duplex, the switch will automatically sense the link speed, but will default to a communication mode of half duplex.
Because the switch behaves in this way (in compliance with the IEEE 802.3 standard), if a device connected to the switch has a fixed configuration at full duplex, the device will not connect correctly to the switch. The result will be high error rates and inefficient communications between the switch and the device.
Make sure that all the devices connected to the switch are configured to auto negotiate, or are configured to speed and duplex settings matching the settings configured on the corresponding switch port.
n
Improper Network Topologies : It is important to make sure that you have a valid network topology.
Common topology faults include excessive cable length and excessive repeater delays between end nodes. If you have network problems after recent changes to the network, change back to the previous topology. If you no longer experience the problems, the new topology is probably at fault. Sample topologies are shown at the end of chapter 2 in this book.
In addition, make sure that your network topology contains no data path loops. Between any two end nodes, only one active cabling path is allowed at any time. Data path loops can cause broadcast storms that will severely impact your network performance.
For your switch, if you want to build redundant paths between important nodes in your network to provide some fault tolerance, enable Spanning Tree Protocol support on the switch. This support ensures that only one of the redundant paths is active at any time, thus avoiding data path loops. For more information on
Spanning Tree, see the Layer 2 Bridging Guide.
n n
Faulty or Loose Cables : Look for loose or faulty connections. If they appear to be OK, make sure that the connections are snug. If that does not correct the problem, try a different cable.
Nonstandard Cables : Nonstandard and incorrectly wired cables may cause network collisions and other network problems, and can seriously impair network performance. A category 5 or greater cable tester is a recommended tool for every network installation.
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n
Check the Port Configuration : A port on your switch may not be operating as expected because it is administratively disabled in the configuration. It may also be placed into a “blocking” state by a protocol operating on the port (dynamic VLANs), or LACP (dynamic trunking). For example, the normal operation of the spanning tree, GVRP, LACP, and other features may put the port in a blocking state.
Use the switch console to determine the port configuration and verify that there is not an improper or undesired configuration of any of the switch features that may be affecting the port.
Diagnosing with the LEDs
Table 11: Front Panel LED Behavior
Switch LEDs Function
Back LED Status of modular components installed in the back of the chassis (not applicable for
6300F switches
PoE LED
Spd LED
Stk LED
UID LED
Indicates Port LEDs are showing PoE information (not applicable for non PoE switches)
Indicates Port LEDs are showing speed information
Indicates Port LEDs are showing stacking mode information
User-configurable LED
State
On - Green
Slow Flash - Amber
Off
On - Green
Slow Flash - Amber
On - Amber
Off
On - Green
Not Implemented
Off
On - Green
On - Amber
Slow flash Amber
Off
Meaning
Normal
Fault in one of the modules in the back of the chassis
PoE mode not selected
PoE mode selected
Hardware failure
PoE enabled port,
PoE mode not selected
Hardware failure
PoE enabled port,
PoE mode selected
Speed mode not selected
Speed mode selected
No fault defined
Stacking mode not selected
Stacking mode selected
A port has a stacking failure.
Stacking mode selected
A port has a stacking failure.
Stacking mode not selected
User defined the
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Switch LEDs
Global Status
Indicator LED
OOBM Status
Indicator LED
Function
Overall status of the product
Status of OOBM Link connectivity
State
On/Flash Blue (for
30 min)
Flash - Green
On - Green
Flash - Amber
On - Amber
Off
Half Bright - Green
On - Green
Activity Flicker -
Green
Meaning located LED : OFF
User defined the locator LED:
On/Flash
Self-test in progress during UBOOT and
SVOS
Successfully booted
AOS-CX
Recoverable faults
(e.g. fans, PSU fault)
Critical faults (e.g.
exceed temperature limit)
OOBM port is not connected, no link established
OOBM port is enabled and established link with partner
Experiencing high bandwidth utilization
% of the time that the LED light up is roughly proportional to the
% of full bandwidth utilization of the port
* Press the Mode Select button to switch between User(default), PoE, Spd, or Stk Mode.
Table 12: Rear Panel LED Behavior
Switch LEDs Function
Fan health LED Status of fan
UID LED User-configurable LED
State/Mode
On - Green
Slow flash - Amber
Off
On/Flash (30 min) blue
Meaning
Normal
Fan fault
User define the locator LED : OFF
User define the locator LED:
On/Flash
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Switch LEDs
PSU Status
Indicator LED
Function
Status of power supply
State/Mode
On Green
Off
Slow Flash - Green
Meaning
Normal
No power, PSU has invalid AC or DC input or invalid DC output
Power supply has faulted or warning
Diagnostic Tips
Tip
1
2
3
4
Problem
The switch is not plugged into an active AC power source, or the switch power supply may have failed.
A switch hardware failure has occurred. All the LEDs will stay on indefinitely.
The switch has experienced a software failure during selftest.
One or more of the switch cooling fans may have failed.
Solution
1. Verify that the power cord is plugged into an active power source and to the switch. Make sure that these connections are snug.
2. Try power cycling the switch by unplugging and plugging the power cord back in.
3. If the power supply LED is still not on, verify that the AC power source works by plugging another device into the outlet. Or try plugging the switch into a different outlet or try a different power cord.
If the power source and power cord are OK and this condition persists, the switch power supply may have failed. Call your Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized network reseller.
Try power cycling the switch. If the fault indication reoccurs, the switch may have failed. Call your Hewlett
Packard Enterprise authorized network reseller.
1. Try resetting the switch by pressing the Reset button on the front of the switch, or by power cycling the switch.
2. If the fault indication reoccurs, attach a console to the switch (as indicated in chapter 2) and configure it to operate. Then, reset the switch.
Messages then appear on the console screen and in the console log to identify the error condition.
You can view the console log at that point by selecting it from the console Main Menu.
If necessary to resolve the problem, contact your
Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized network reseller.
Try disconnecting power from the switch and wait a few moments. Then reconnect the power to the switch and check the LEDs again. If the error indication reoccurs, one or more of the fans has failed. Call your
Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized network
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5
6
Tip Problem Solution
The network port for which the
LED is blinking has experienced a self-test or initialization failure.
The network connection is not working properly.
reseller.
Try power cycling the switch. If the fault indication reoccurs, the switch port may have failed. Call your
Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized network reseller.
If the port is a pluggable SFP/SFP+ unit, verify it is a pluggable supported by the switch. An unsupported pluggable will be identified with this fault condition.
Caution: Use only supported genuine Hewlett Packard
Enterprise transceivers with your switch.
To verify that the port has failed, try removing and reinstalling the SFP/SFP+. You can do that without having to power off the switch. If the port fault indication reoccurs, you will have to replace the
SFP/SFP+ unit.
Try the following procedures: n n n
For the indicated port, verify both ends of the cabling, at the switch and the connected device, are connected properly.
Verify that the connected device and switch are both powered on and operating correctly.
Verify that you have used the correct cable type for the connection: o For twisted-pair connections to the fixed 10/100 or 10/100/1000 ports, if the port is configured to
“Auto” (auto negotiate), either straight-through or crossover cables can be used. This allowance is because of the switch’s “Aruba Auto-MDIX” feature and the Auto MDI/MDI-X feature of the
10/100/1000-T port.
NOTE: If the switch port configuration is changed to one of the fixed configuration options (for example, 100 Mbps/Full Duplex), then the port operates as MDI-X only and you must use the correct type of cable for the connection. In general, for connecting an end node (MDI port) to the switch, use straight-through cable; for connecting to MDI-X ports on hubs, other switches, and routers, use crossover cable.
n o For fiber-optic connections, verify that the transmit port on the switch is connected to the receive port on the connected device, and the switch receive port is connected to the transmit port on the connected device.
For 1000Base-T connections, verify that the network cabling complies with the IEEE 802.3ab
standard. Install the cable according to the
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-5 specifications. Ensure that
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Tip Problem Solution
The port or remote link partner may be improperly configured, or the port may be in a
“blocking” state by the normal operation of protocols, such as
Spanning Tree, LACP, or GVRP features.
cable testing complies with the stated limitations for Attenuation, Near-End Crosstalk, Far-End
Crosstalk, Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT),
Multiple Disturber ELFEXT, and Return Loss.
The cable verification process must include all patch cables from any end devices, including the switch, to any patch panels in the cabling path.
n
Verify that the port has not been disabled through a switch configuration change.
You can use the console interface, or, if you have configured an IP address on the switch, use the web browser interface or AirWave network management software to determine the state of the port and reenable the port if necessary.
n n
Verify that the switch port configuration matches the configuration of the attached device. For example, if the switch port is configured as “Auto”, the port on the attached device also MUST be configured as “Auto”. Depending on the port type, twisted-pair or fiber-optic, if the configurations do not match, the results could be an unreliable connection, or no link at all.
If the other procedures do not resolve the problem, try using a different port or a different cable.
n n
Ensure that the device at the other end of the connection indicates a good link to the switch. If it does not, the problem may be with the cabling between the devices, the connectors on the cable, or the configuration of the device on the remote end of the cable.
Use the switch console to check the configuration on the port to confirm whether the port is administratively disabled or placed in a “blocking” state by the normal operation of one or more protocols.
o
Check the Port Status using the show interfaces command to confirm whether the port is configured as “disabled”.
n o To confirm which protocols are operating on the port, review the switch configuration. Use the appropriate feature show commands to confirm whether the port is put into a “blocking” state.
For software troubleshooting tips, see the chapter
“Troubleshooting” in the Management and
Configuration Guide for your switch at
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8
9
10
11
Tip Problem Solution
A redundant power supply has experienced a fault.
The switch has overheated.
The port may have an internal hardware failure. The port may be denied PoE power. The port may be detecting an external
PD fault.
A redundant power supply is not connected to an active AC power source.
https://www.hpe.com/networking/support .
At least one power supply must be operating properly.
To make sure that the power supply is plugged in to an active power source, check the power supply. If the power supply is operating but the LEDs are still blinking, the power supply may have failed. Unplug the power supply, wait for 5 seconds for residual charge to dissipate, and then plug the power supply. If the fault light is still blinking, replace the power supply.
Check to ensure that the fans are functioning correctly.
Check the port for a hardware failure. Doing so may require a reboot of the switch. Check the port for correct PoE configuration and allocation. Also check the external PD for a fault.
(At least one power supply must be operating properly.) Connect the unplugged power supply to an
AC power source, using a supported power cord for your country/region.
Proactive networking
The switches have built-in management capabilities that proactively help you manage your network, they include: n n n
Finding and helping you fix the most common network error conditions (for example, faulty network cabling, and nonstandard network topologies).
Informing you of the problem with clear, easy-to-understand messages.
Recommending network configuration changes to enhance the performance of your network.
The following interfaces provide tests, indicators, and an event log that can be used to monitor the switch and its network connections: n n
A graphical web browser interface that you can use to manage your switch from a PC running a supported web browser, for example Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox.
A full-featured easy-to-use console interface that you can access by connecting a standard terminal or PC running a terminal emulator to the switch console port using an USB-C to USB-A cable (sold separately).
The console command-line interface is also accessible through a Telnet or SSH connection.
Hardware diagnostic tests
Testing the switch by resetting it
If you believe the switch is not operating correctly, you can reset the switch to test its circuitry and operating code. To reset a switch, try any of the following:
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n n n
Unplug and plug in the power cord (power cycling).
Press the Reset button on the front of the switch.
Reboot the switch via the management console’s boot system command.
Power cycling the switch and pressing the Reset button both cause the switch to perform its power-on self test, which almost always will resolve any temporary operational problems. These reset processes also cause any network traffic counters to be reset to zero, and cause the System Up Time timer to reset to zero.
Checking the switch LEDs
See Switch and Port LEDs on Front of the Switches for information on interpreting the LED patterns and
LED behaviors.
Checking console messages
Useful diagnostic messages may be displayed on the console screen when you reset a switch. Connect a PC running a VT-100 terminal emulator program or a standard VT-100 terminal to the switch console port.
Configure the terminal to run at 115200 baud, and with the other terminal communication settings.
When you reset the switch, note the messages that are displayed. Additionally, you can check the switch event log, which can be accessed from the console using the show log command, or from the console main menu.
Testing twisted-pair cabling
Network cables that fail to provide a link or provide an unreliable link between the switch and the connected network device may not be compatible with the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, or 1000Base-T standards. The twisted-pair cables attached to the switch must be compatible with the appropriate standards. To verify your cable is compatible with these standards, use a qualified cable test device.
Testing switch-to-device network communications
The following communication tests can verify that the network is operating correctly between the switch and any connected device that can respond correctly to the communication test.
n n
Link Test: A physical layer test that sends IEEE 802.2 test packets to any device identified by its MAC address.
Ping Test: A network layer test used on IP networks that sends test packets to any device identified by its
IP address.
These tests can be performed through the switch console interface. Use a terminal connected directly to the switch or through a Telnet connection, or from the switch web browser interface. For more information, see the Fundamentals Guide for your switch.
These tests can also be performed from an SNMP network management station running a program that can manage the switch, like AirWave.
Testing end-to-end network communications
Both the switch and the cabling can be tested by running an end-to-end communications test. This is a test that sends known data from one network device to another through the switch. For example, if you have two PCs on the network that have LAN adapters between which you can run a link-level test or Ping test through the switch, you can use this test to verify that the entire communication path between the two PCs is functioning correctly. See your LAN adapter documentation for more information on running a link test or Ping test.
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Restoring the factory default configuration
As part of your troubleshooting process on the switch, it may become necessary to return the switch configuration to the factory default settings. This process momentarily interrupts the switch operation, clears any passwords, clears the console event log, resets the network counters to zero, performs a complete self-test, and reboots the switch into its factory default configuration, including deleting the IP address, if one is configured.
This process removes all switch configuration changes made from the factory default settings. This operation includes, for example, configuration of VLANs, spanning tree, and trunks. Returning the configuration of these features to their factory default settings (usually disabling them) may result in network connectivity issues.
If the switch has a valid configuration, and you are restoring the factory default settings for a reason other than configuration problems, save the switch configuration prior to performing the factory default reset. After the reset and resolution of the original problem, you can restore the saved configuration to the switch.
You can restore the factory default configuration either on the switch console or on the switch itself.
To restore the factory default configuration using the console, execute the erase startup-config command from the console command prompt.
Downloading new switch software
Software updates can be downloaded to the switch through several methods. For more information, see
Support and Other Resources .
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Specifications
Physical and environmental
Switch Dimensions (W x D x H)
Aruba 6300F 48-port 1GbE Class 4 PoE and
4-port SFP56 Switch (JL665A)
17.4" x 12.9" x 1.73"
(44.2 x 32.7 x 4.4 cm)
Aruba 6300F 24-port 1GbE Class 4 PoE and
4-port SFP56 Switch (JL666A)
Aruba 6300F 48-port 1GbE and 4-port
SFP56 Switch (JL667A)
Aruba 6300F 24-port 1GbE and 4-port
SFP56 Switch (JL668A)
Aruba 6300M 48G Class 4 PoE and 4-port
SFP56 Switch (JL661A)
Aruba 6300M 24G Class 4 PoE and 4-port
SFP56 Switch (JL662A)
Aruba 6300M 48G and 4-port SFP56 Switch
(JL663A)
Aruba 6300M 24G and 4-port SFP56 Switch
(JL664A)
Aruba 6300M 48 HPE Smart Rate Class 6
PoE 1/2.5/5G (JL659A)
17.4" x 15.2" x 1.73"
(44.2 x 38.5 x 4.4 cm)
Aruba 6300M 24 HPE Smart Rate Class 6
PoE 1/2.5/5G (JL660A)
Aruba 6300M 24 SFP+ (JL658A)
Aruba 6300M 48-port 1GbE and 4-port
SFP56 Power-to-Port 2 Fan Trays 1 PSU
Bundle (JL762A)
Table 13: Removable Parts
Item
JL086A Power supply
JL087A Power supply
Weight
1.83 lb (0.83 kg)
1.94 lb (0.88 kg)
Weight
11.24 lb
(5.1 kg)
11.02 lb
(5 kg)
10.91 lb
(4.95 kg)
10.6 lb
(4.81 kg)
13.27 lb
(6.02 kg)
10.91 lb
(4.95 kg)
9.83 lb
(4.46 kg)
9.61 lb
(4.36 kg)
11.38 lb
(5.16 kg)
11.95 lb
(5.42 kg)
11.27 lb
(5.11 kg)
12.57 lb
(5.7 kg)
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Item
JL670A Power supply
JL085A Power supply
JL760A Power supply*
5066-4457 Power supply blank
JL757A DC power supply
JL758 DC power supply
JL669A Aruba 6300M Fan Tray
JL761A Aruba 6300M Power-to-Port Fan Tray
5300-0908 Fan blank
Weight
2.03 lb (0.92 kg)
1.52 lb (0.69 kg)
1.3 lb (0.57 kg)
0.31 lb (0.14 kg)
1.55 lbs (0.705 kg)
2.1 lbs (0.955 kg)
0.46 lb (0.21 kg)
0.46 lb (0.21 kg)
0.18 lb (0.08 kg)
*For use only with the JL762A switch.
Table 14: Environmental
Aruba 6300M (JL658A, JL659A,
JL660A, JL661A, JL662A, JL663A,
JL664A, JL762A)
Operating temperature
Operating relative humidity
32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) up to 5000 ft derate -1°C for every 1000 ft from 5000 ft to 10000 ft
15% to 95% @ 104°F (40°C) noncondensing
Non-operating temperature
Non-operating storage relative humidity
Max operating altitude
Max non-operating altitude
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) up to 15000 ft
15% to 90% @ 149°F (65°C) noncondensing
10000 feet (3 km) Max
15000 feet (4.6 km) Max
Aruba 6300F (JL665A, JL666A,
JL667A, JL668A)
32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) up to 5000 ft derate -1°C for every 1000 ft from 5000 ft to 10000 ft
15% to 95% @ 104°F (40°C) noncondensing
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) up to 15000 ft
15% to 90% @ 149°F (65°C) noncondensing
10000 feet (3 km) Max
15000 feet (4.6 km) Max
Electrical
Power supply
AC voltage
Maximum current
Frequency range
Maximum power
Aruba 6300M PoE Switches (JL659A, JL660A, JL661A, JL662A)
JL670A
110V-120V
11A
50-60 Hz
1050W Max
JL670A
200V-240V
9A
50-60 Hz
1600W Max
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Power supply
AC voltage
Maximum current
Frequency range
Maximum power
Power supply
DC input range (nominal)
DC input range (maximum)
Maximum current
Maximum Power
Aruba 6300M PoE Switches (JL659A, JL660A, JL661A, JL662A)
JL086A
100V-240V
8A-3.5A
50-60 Hz
680W Max
JL758A
-48V to -60V
-36V to -72V
32A
1050W Max
JL087A
110V-240V
12A-5A
50-60 Hz
1050W Max
Power supply
AC voltage
Maximum current
Frequency range
Maximum Power
Power supply:
DC input range (nominal)
DC input range (maximum)
Maximum current
Maximum Power
Aruba 6300M Non-PoE
Switches (JL658A, JL663A,
JL664A)
JL085A
100V-240V
3A-1.2A
50-60 Hz
250W Max
JL757A
-48V to -60V
-36V to -72V
8.2A
250W Max
Aruba 6300M Power-to-Port
Bundle (JL762A)
JL760A
100V-240V
3A-1.2A
50-60 Hz
250W Max
AC voltage
Maximum current
Frequency range
Maximum Power
100V-120V
11A
50-60 Hz
950W Max*
Aruba 6300F PoE Switches (JL665A, JL666A)
200V-240V
6A
50-60 Hz
950W Max*
*For 24 port models, total power will be limited to 580W.
AC voltage
Maximum current
Frequency range
Maximum Power
100V-120V
2.5A
50-60 Hz
200W Max
Aruba 6300F Non-PoE Switches (JL667A, JL668A)
200V-240V
1.4A
50-60 Hz
200W Max
Acoustics
Product*
JL658A Aruba 6300M 24SFP+ /4SFP56 Swch
Acoustics
Sound Power (LWAd) 4.9 Bel
Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 31.0 dB
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Product*
JL659A Aruba 6300M 48SR5 CL6 PoE 4SFP56 Swch
JL660A Aruba 6300M 24SR5 CL6 PoE 4SFP56 Swch
JL661A Aruba 6300M 48G CL4 PoE 4SFP56 Swch
JL662A Aruba 6300F 24G CL4 PoE 4SFP56 Swch
JL663A Aruba 6300M 48G /4SFP56 Swch
JL664A Aruba 6300M 24G /4SFP56 Swch
JL762A Aruba 6300M 48G Pwr2Prt 2F 1PS Bdl**
JL665A Aruba 6300F 48G CL4 PoE 4SFP56 Swch
JL666A Aruba 6300F 24G CL4 PoE 4SFP56 Swch
JL667A Aruba 6300F 48G 4SFP56 Swch
JL668A Aruba 6300F 24G 4SFP56 Swch
Acoustics
Sound Power (LWAd) 4.8 Bel
Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 30.6 dB
Sound Power (LWAd) 5.2 Bel
Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 34.2 dB
Sound Power (LWAd) 4.7 Bel
Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 29.8 dB
Sound Power (LWAd) 4.7 Bel
Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 29.4 dB
Sound Power (LWAd) 4.6 Bel
Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 28.7 dB
Sound Power (LWAd) 4.6 Bel
Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 28.6 dB
Sound Power (LWAd) 5.0 Bel
Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 32.5 dB
Sound Power (LWAd) 5.2 Bel
Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 34.9 dB
Sound Power (LWAd) 5.0 Bel
Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 32.3 dB
Sound Power (LWAd) 4.9 Bel
Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 31.5 dB
Sound Power (LWAd) 4.9 Bel
Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 31.6 dB
*Acoustic levels based on the JL087A power supply.
**Acoustic levels based on the JL760A power supply.
Safety
Lasers
EN 60825-1:2007 / IEC 60825-1:2007 Class 1
Class 1 Laser Products / Laser Klasse 1
(Applicable for accessories - Optical Transceivers only)
Safety
Europe
US
Canada
EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 + A2:2013
EN 62368-1:2014 +A11:2017
UL 60950-1 2nd Ed.
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07
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Worldwide
Taiwan
EMC
Europe
IEC 60950-1:2005 w/all known National Deviations
IEC 62368-1:2014 2nd Ed.
CNS-14336-1
US
Canada
Worldwide
EN 55032:2015 +AC:2016, Class A
EN 55024:2010
EN 55035:2017
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
FCC CFR47 part 15B: 2010, Class A
ICES-003 Class A
VCCI Class A
CISPR 32 Ed 2.0: 2015 + COR1:2016, Class A
CISPR 24:2010
CISPR 35:2016
Connectivity standards
Table 15: Technology Standards and Safety Compliance
Technology
Compatible with these
IEEE standards
EN/IEC
Standard
Compliance
Laser Safety Information
SFP ("mini-
GBIC") Lasers
SFP+Lasers
10-T100-
TX1000-
T10GBASE-T
2.5G and 5G
Twisted-Pair
Copper
100-FX
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T
(with transceiver)
HPE Smart Rate IEEE
802.3bz
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-FX EN/IEC
60825
1000-SX
1000-LX
1000-LH
IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX
IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-LX
(not an IEEE standard)
EN/IEC
60825
EN/IEC
60825
EN/IEC
60825
Class 1 Laser
Product
Laser Klasse 1
Class 1 Laser
Product
Laser Klasse 1
Class 1 Laser
Product
Laser Klasse 1
Class 1 Laser
Product
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Technology
Compatible with these
IEEE standards
EN/IEC
Standard
Compliance
Laser Safety Information
SFP ("mini-
GBIC") Lasers
SFP+Lasers
Laser Klasse 1
10-Gig
Direct Attach
(not an IEEE standard)
10-Gig SR IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR EN/IEC
60825
10-Gig LRM IEEE 802.3aq 10GBASE-LRM EN/IEC
60825
10-Gig LR
10-Gig ER
40-Gig SR4
IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-LR
IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-ER
EN/IEC
60825
EN/IEC
60825
IEEE 802.3ba 40GBASE-SR4 EN/IEC
60825
40-Gig eSR4 IEEE 802.3ba 40GBASE-SR4 En/IC 60825
40-Gig LR4 IEEE 802.3ae 40GBASE-LR4 EN/IC 60825
Class 1 Laser
Product
Laser Klasse
1
Class 1 Laser
Product
Laser Klasse
1
Class 1 Laser
Product
Laser Klasse
1
Class 1 Laser
Product
Laser Klasse
1
Class 1 Laser
Product
Laser Klasse
1
Class 1 Laser
Product
Laser Klasse
1
Class 1 Laser
Product
Laser Klasse
1
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Chapter 7
Cabling and technology information
Cabling and technology information
This section includes switch connector information and network cable information for cables used with the
Aruba switches.
Incorrectly wired cabling is a common cause of problems for LAN communications. Aruba recommends that you work with a qualified LAN cable installer for assistance with your cabling requirements.
Cabling specifications
Table 16: Supported Cables
J9281D
J9283D
JL487A
JL488A
JL489A
R0M46A
R0M47A
Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable
Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable
Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 0.65m Direct Attach Copper Cable
Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable
Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 5m Direct Attach Copper Cable
Aruba 50G SFP56 to SFP56 0.65m DAC Cable
Aruba 50G SFP56 to SFP56 3m DAC Cable
Table 17: Cabling Specifications
Twisted-pair copper 10 Mbps Operation
100 Mbps
Operation
1000 Mbps
Operation
Category 3, 4 or 5, 100-ohm unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable, complying with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T specifications.
Category 5, 100-ohm UTP, or STP cable, complying with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX specifications.
2.5 Gbps Operation Category 5e, 100-ohm-4-pair UTP, or STP cable, complying with IEEE 802.bz 1000BASE-T specifications.
5 Gbps Operation Category 5e or better, 100-ohm-4-pair UTP or STP cable. Category 6 or better is recommended.
10 Gbps Operation
Category 5, 100-ohm 4-pair UTP or STP cable, complying with IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T specifications—Category 5e or better is recommended.
Category 6 or 6A, 100-ohm 4-pair UTP cable, or
Category 6A or 7, 100-ohm 4-pair STP cable, complying with IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T specifications.
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Twinaxial copper
Multimode fiber
Direct attach cables One-piece devices consisting of a cable with SFP+ connectors permanently attached to each end, complying with SFF 8431 SFP+ specifications.
62.5/125 μm or 50/125 μm (core/cladding) diameter, low metal content, graded index fiber-optic cables, complying with the ITU-T G.651 and ISO/IEC 793-2 Type
A1b or A1a standards respectively.
1
Single mode fiber 9/125 μm (core/cladding) diameter, low metal content fiber-optic cables, complying with the ITU-T G.652 and
ISO/IEC 793-2 Type B1 standards.
1 A mode conditioning patch cord may be needed for some Gigabit-LX and 10-Gigabit LRM installations.
Note on Multimode and Single Mode Fiber
Attenuators may be required for some transceiver techs and cable length
Note on 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements
The Category 5 networking cables that work for 100BASE-TX connections also work for 1000BASE-T, as long as all four-pairs are connected. But, for the most robust connections, use cabling that complies with the
Category 5e specifications. This specification is described in Addendum 5 to the TIA-568-A standard
(ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-5).
Because of the increased speed provided by 1000BASE-T (Gigabit-T), network cable quality is more important than for either 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX. Cabling plants being used to carry 1000BASE-T networking must comply with the IEEE 802.3ab standards. In particular, the cabling must pass tests for
Attenuation, Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT), and Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT). Additionally, unlike the cables for
100BASE-TX, the 1000BASE-T cables must pass tests for Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT) and Return
Loss.
When testing your cabling, be sure to include the patch cables that connect the switch and other end devices to the patch panels on your site. The patch cables are frequently overlooked when testing cable and they must also comply with the cabling standards.
Note on HPE Smart Rate 2.5 Gb/s Cable Requirements
The 2.5 Gb/s Smart Rate operates on cable installations that are designed to support 1000BASE-T operation. The cabling installation must meet the 1000BASE-T link segment characteristics described in IEEE
802.3-2012. The installation must also meet the Category 5e or Class D limits described in the ANSI/TIA/EIA
568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 standards, respectively.
Note on HPE Smart Rate 5Gb/s Cable Requirements
The 5 Gb/s Smart Rate operates on most Category 5e and Category 6 cable installations. Category 5e or
Class D installations must meet the ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C.2 or ISO/IEC 11801 transmission parameter limits extended to 200MHz. Category 6 or Class E installations must meet their respective transmission parameter limits as described in ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C.2 or ISO/IEC 11801.
Also, to transmission performance, 5 Gb/s Smart Rate can be sensitive to alien noise. Such noise can come from either nearby cables or background noise from the environment. Therefore, cabling must additionally be tested for Alien Near-End Crosstalk (ANEXT) and Alien Equal-Level-Far-End Crosstalk (AELFEXT).
Depending on the cabling installation, the magnitude of alien crosstalk may further limit the maximum supported cabling distance.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends doing cable dressing carefully and in compliance with recommendations in the TIA TSB-155-A and ISO/IEC TR-24750.
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Note on 10GBASE-T Cable Requirements
The Category 6 networking cables that work for 1000BASE-T connections may work for 10GBASE-T. The distance must be less than 55m, and the cable installation must be tested for compliance to IEEE requirements. But, for the most robust connections, use cabling that complies with the Category 6A or
Category 7 specifications, as described in the TIA-568-C (ANSI/TIA-568-C.2) and ISO/IEC 11801 standards.
10GBASE-T is a sophisticated technology that relies upon high-quality cable installations. It is sensitive to
Alien Near End Crosstalk (ANEXT). This can affect the cable due to other cables placed close to the data cables. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends doing cable dressing carefully and in compliance with recommendations in the TIA TSB-155A.
Like 1000BASE-T, 10GBASE-T requires testing of all the crosstalk and return loss parameters described preceding "Note on 1000BASE-T cable requirements", and also ANEXT.
In addition to ANEXT, 10GBASE-T is more sensitive to external electrical noise in the environment. Hewlett
Packard Enterprise recommends keeping radio transmitters and other sources of high frequency continuous wave radio frequency away from LAN cables.
When testing your cabling, be sure to include the patch cables that connect the switch and other end devices to the patch panels on your site. The patch cables are frequently overlooked when testing cable and they must also comply with the cabling standards. For 10GBASE-T, Category 6 patch cables are sensitive to movement once link has been established, and could cause link to drop if moved. Therefore, Hewlett
Packard Enterprise recommends using Category 6A patch cables. As an alternative, use cable management options to tie down (dress) the Category 6 patch cables so they cannot move.
For Conducted and Radiated Immunity in accordance with EN55024, the Aruba switches are limited to
Performance Criteria A with shielded cables (CAT6/6A).
Technology distance specifications
Table 18: Technology Distance Specifications
Technology
Supported Cable
Type
100-FX
1000-T
2.5Gb/s HPE Smart Rate
5Gb/s HPE Smart Rate
Multimode Fibermodal Bandmultimode fiber any twisted-pair copper N/A twisted-pair copper N/A twisted-pair copper N/A width
10GBASE-T twisted-pair copper N/A
Supported
Distances up to 2,000 meters up to 100 meters up to 100 meters
Cat 5e - up to 100 meters 1
Cat 6 - up to 100 meters 2
Cat 6A - up to 100 meters
Cat 6 unshielded up to 55 meters 3
Cat 6 shielded - up to 100 meters 3
Cat 6A unshielded up to 100 meters
Cat 6A shielded - up to 100 meters
Cat 7 shielded - up to 100 meters
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1000-SX
1000-LX
Technology
Supported Cable
Type multimode fiber multimode fiber single mode fiber single mode fiber
Multimode Fibermodal Bandwidth
160 MHz*km
200 MHz*km
400 MHz*km
500 MHz*km
400 MHz*km
500 MHz*km
N/A
N/A
Supported
Distances
2 - 220 meters
2 - 275 meters
2 - 500 meters
2 - 550 meters
2 - 550 meters
2 - 550 meters
2 - 10,000 meters
10 - 70,000 meters 4 1000-LH
1000-BX
10-Gig Direct Attach
10-Gig SR
10-Gig LR
10-Gig ER
40-Gig SR4
40-Gig ESR4 single mode fiber twinaxial copper multimode fiber single mode fiber single mode fiber single mode fiber multimode fiber
N/A
N/A
160 MHz*km
200 MHz*km
400 MHz*km
500 MHz*km
2000 MHz*km
N/A
N/A
2000 MHz*km
4700 MHz*km
2000 MHz*km
4700 MHz*km
0.5 - 10,000 meters
(various lengths offered)
2 - 26 meters
2 - 33 meters
2 - 66 meters
2 - 82 meters
2 - 300 meters
2 - 10,000 meters
2 - 40,000 meters
2 - 100 meters
2 - 150 meters
2 - 300 meters
2 - 400 meters
40-Gig LR4 single mode fiber N/A 2 - 10,000 meters
1 Cat 5e cabling requires testing to 200 MHz operation and additionally for ANEXT and AELFEXT. The maximum supported distances may be reduced depending on alien crosstalk levels. The support for untested cable installations is best-effort.
2 Cat 6 cabling requires testing for ANEXT and AELFEXT. The maximum supported distances may be reduced depending on alien crosstalk levels.
3 Cat 6 cabling requires TIA TSB-155A testing for 500 MHz operation and ANEXT.
4 For distances less than 20km, a 10dB attenuator must be used. For distances between 20km and 40km, a 5dB attenuator must be used. Attenuators can be purchased from most cable vendors.
Mode conditioning patch cord
The following information applies to installations in which multimode fiber-optic cables are connected to a
Gigabit-LX port or a 10-Gigabit LRM port. Multimode cable has a design characteristic called “Differential
Mode Delay”, which requires the transmission signals be “conditioned” to compensate for the cable design and thus prevent resulting transmission errors.
Under certain circumstances, depending on the cable used and the lengths of the cable runs, an external
Mode Conditioning Patch Cord may need to be installed between the Gigait-LX or 10-Gigabit LRM transmitting device and the multimode network cable to provide the transmission conditioning. If you experience a high number of transmission errors on those ports, usually CRC or FCS errors, you may need to
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install one of these patch cords between the fiber-optic port in your switch and your multimode fiber-optic network cabling, at both ends of the network link.
The patch cord consists of a short length of single mode fiber cable coupled to graded-index multimode fiber cable on the transmit side, and only multimode cable on the receive side. The section of single mode fiber is connected in such a way that it minimizes the effects of the differential mode delay in the multimode cable.
Most of the time, if you are using good quality graded-index multimode fiber cable that adheres to the standards listed in
, there should not be a need to use mode conditioning patch cords in your network.
This is especially true if the fiber runs in your network are relatively short.
For 10-Gigabit LRM using OM3 cable (50 μm multimode @ 1500/500 MHz*km), a mode conditioning patch cord is not required. Other multimode cables may require mode conditioning patch cords to achieve the LRM maximum distances.
Installing the patch cord
As shown in the illustration below, connect the patch cord to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise transceiver with the section of single mode fiber plugged in to the Tx (transmit) port. Then, connect the other end of the patch cord to your network cabling patch panel, or directly to the network multimode fiber.
If you connect the patch cord directly to the network cabling, you may need to install a female-to-female adapter to allow the cables to be connected together.
Figure 1 Connecting a Mode Conditioning Patch Cord for Gigabit-LX
Be sure to purchase a patch cord that has appropriate connectors on each end, and has multimode fibers that match the characteristics of the multimode fiber in your network. Most important, the core diameter of the multimode patch cord must match the core diameter of the multimode cable infrastructure (either 50 or
62.5 microns).
Twisted-pair cable/connector pin-outs
Auto-MDIX Feature:
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The 10/100/1000-T ports support the IEEE 802.3ab standard, which includes the “Auto MDI/MDI-X” feature. In the default configuration, “Auto”, the ports on the switch will automatically detect the type of port on the connected device and operate as either an MDI or MDI-X port, whichever is appropriate. So for any connection, a straight-through twisted-pair cable can be used. You no longer have to use crossover cables, although crossover cables can also be used for any of the connections.
If you connect a 6300M switch twisted-pair port to another switch or hub, which typically have MDI-X ports, the 6300M port automatically operates as an MDI port. If you connect it to an end node, such as a server or
PC, which typically have MDI ports, the 6300M switch port operates as an MDI-X port. In all cases, you can use standard straight-through cables or crossover cables.
If you use a correctly-wired crossover cable, though, the switch will still be able to automatically detect the
MDI/MDI-X operation and link correctly to the connected device.
Other Wiring Rules:
n n n n n
All twisted-pair wires used for 10 Mbps, and 100 Mbps operation must be twisted through the entire length of the cable. The wiring sequence must conform to EIA/TIA 568-B (not USOC). See “Pin
Assignments” later in this appendix for a listing of the signals used on each pin.
For 1000Base-T connections, all four pairs of wires in the cable must be available for data transmission.
For 10 Mbps connections to the ports, you can use Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted-pair cable, as supported by the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T standard.
For 100 Mbps connections to the ports, use 100-ohm Category 5 UTP or STP cable only, as supported by the IEEE 802.3u Type 100Base-TX standard.
For 1000 Mbps and SmartRate connections, 100-ohm Category 5e or better cabling is recommended.
Straight-through twisted-pair cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network connections
Because of the Aruba Auto-MDIX operation of the 10/100 ports on the switch, for all network connections, to PCs, servers or other end nodes, or to hubs or other switches, you can use straight-through cables.
If any of these ports are given a fixed configuration, for example 100 Mbps/Full Duplex, the ports operate as MDI-X ports, and straight-through cables must be then used for connections to PC NICs and other MDI ports.
Figure 1 Cable Diagram
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Pins 1 and 2 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 1 and 2 on connector “B”.
Pins 3 and 6 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 3 and 6 on connector “B”.
Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used in this application, although they may be wired in the cable.
Table 1: Pin Assignments
Switch End (MDI-X)
Signal receive + receive transmit + transmit -
2
3
6
Pins
1 <——————
<——————
——————>
——————>
2
3
6
Computer, Transceiver, or
Other End
Pins
1
Signal transmit + transmit receive + receive -
Crossover twisted-pair cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network connection
The Auto-MDIX operation of the 10/100 ports on the switch also allows you to use crossover cables for all network connections, to PCs, servers or other end nodes, or to hubs or other switches.
If any of these ports are given a fixed configuration, for example 100 Mbps/Full Duplex, the ports operate as MDI-X ports, and crossover cables must be then used for connections to hubs or switches or other MDI-X network devices.
Figure 1 Cable Diagram
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Pins 1 and 2 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 1 and 2 on connector “B”.
Pins 3 and 6 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 3 and 6 on connector “B”.
Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used in this application, although they may be wired in the cable.
Table 1: Pin Assignments
Straight-through twisted-pair cable for 1000 Mbps network connections
1000Base-T connections require that all four pairs or wires be connected.
Figure 1 Cable Diagram
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Pins 1 and 2 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 1 and 2 on connector “B”.
Pins 3 and 6 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 3 and 6 on connector “B”.
Pins 4 and 5 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 4 and 5 on connector “B”.
Pins 7 and 8 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 7 and 8 on connector “B”.
For 1000Base-T operation, all four pairs of wires are used for both transmit and receive.
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Chapter 8
Support and Other Resources
Support and Other Resources
Access Aruba support and updates, and view warranty and regulatory information
Accessing Aruba Support
Aruba Support Services
Aruba Support Portal
North America telephone
International telephone https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/ https://asp.arubanetworks.com/
1-800-943-4526 (US & Canada Toll-Free Number)
+1-408-754-1200 (Primary - Toll Number)
+1-650-385-6582 (Backup - Toll Number - Use only when all other numbers are not working) https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/contactsupport/
Be sure to collect the following information before contacting Support: n n n n n n n n
Technical support registration number (if applicable)
Product name, model or version, and serial number
Operating system name and version
Firmware version
Error messages
Product-specific reports and logs
Add-on products or components
Third-party products or components
Other useful sites
Other websites that can be used to find information:
Airheads social forums and Knowledge
Base
Software licensing
End-of-Life information
Aruba software and documentation https://community.arubanetworks.com/ https://lms.arubanetworks.com/ https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/end-of-life/ https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads
Accessing Updates
You can access updates from the Aruba Support Portal or the HPE My Networking Website.
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Aruba Support Portal
https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads
If you are unable to find your product in the Aruba Support Portal, you may need to search My Networking, where older networking products can be found:
My Networking
https://www.hpe.com/networking/support
To view and update your entitlements, and to link your contracts and warranties with your profile, go to the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center More Information on Access to Support Materials page: https://support.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/aae/home/
Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Support Center. You must have an HP Passport set up with relevant entitlements.
Some software products provide a mechanism for accessing software updates through the product interface. Review your product documentation to identify the recommended software update method.
To subscribe to eNewsletters and alerts: https://asp.arubanetworks.com/notifications/subscriptions (requires an active Aruba Support Portal (ASP) account to manage subscriptions). Security notices are viewable without an ASP account.
Warranty Information
To view warranty information for your product, go to https://www.arubanetworks.com/supportservices/product-warranties/ .
Regulatory Information
To view the regulatory information for your product, view the Safety and Compliance Information for Server,
Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products , available at https://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-
Compliance-EnterpriseProducts
Additional regulatory information
Aruba is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements, environmental data (company programs, product recycling, energy efficiency), and safety information and compliance data, (RoHS and WEEE). For more information, see https://www.arubanetworks.com/company/about-us/environmental-citizenship/ .
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