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- Page 1 Aruba 8325 Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide Published: June, 2022 Edition: 3...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 About this document ................ Applicable products ............................ Related publications ........................... Chapter 2 Introducing the Aruba 8325 Switch ..........Overview ..............................Front of the switch ............................ 8325-48Y8C JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A switches ............8325-32C JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A switches............... - Page 4 1GBase-T (J8177D) transceiver support restrictions in the 48-port 8325 switches ..... 10GBase-T (JL563A) transceiver support restrictions in the 48-port 8325 switches ....Installing transceivers:......................... Removing transceivers:........................8. Connect the switch to a power source ....................9. Set up for initial configuration .......................
- Page 5 Accessing updates ........................... Aruba Support Portal........................... My Networking ............................ Warranty information ..........................Regulatory information ..........................Additional regulatory information ....................Documentation feedback ..........................
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Page 7: Chapter 1 About This Document
Chapter 1 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. - Page 8 Aruba 8325 Switch Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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Page 9: Chapter 2 Introducing The Aruba 8325 Switch
Chapter 2 Introducing the Aruba 8325 Switch Overview The Aruba 8325 switch is a multiport switch that can be used to build high-performance switched networks. The switch is a store-and-forward device offering low latency for high-speed networking. The Aruba 8325 switch also supports full network management capabilities. - Page 10 Table 2: Accessories list Accessories Power supplies* Aruba 8325 650W 100-240VAC FB PSU (JL632A) Aruba 8325 650W 100-240VAC BF PSU (JL633A) Aruba 8325 850W 48VDC FB PSU (JL861A) Aruba 8325 850W 48VDC BF PSU (JL862A) Fan assemblies* Aruba 8325-48Y8C Front-to-Back Fan (JL628A) Aruba 8325-48Y8C Back-to-Front Fan (JL629A) Aruba 8325-32C Front-to-Back Fan (JL630A) Aruba 8325-32C Back-to-Front Fan (JL631A)
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Page 11: Front Of The Switch
Front of the switch 8325-48Y8C JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A switches Figure 1: Front of the Aruba 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Table 3: Front of the Aruba 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Label Description Power Supply 1 and 2 (PS1/PS2), Fan, Global Status, and Unit Identification LEDs SFP28 ports (these ports support SFP/SFP+/SFP28 transceivers) SFP28 port LEDs. -
Page 12: Network Ports
Table 4: Front of the Aruba 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) Label Description Power Supply 1 and 2 (PS1/PS2), Unit Identification, Global Status, and Fan LEDs QSFP28 ports (these ports support QSFP+ and QSFP28 transceivers) QSFP28 port LEDs The first port lane LED (far left) acts as the main port LED in each group of four. The remaining three LEDs are for port lanes 2, 3, and 4. - Page 13 This product also supports optional network connectivity: Table 6: Optional network connectivity, speeds, and technologies Transceiver form-factor and connector Speed Technology Cabling SFP ("mini- SFP+ SFP28 QSFP+ QSFP28 GBIC") connector connector connector connector Connector 1 Gbps Copper – – – –...
- Page 14 Table 6: Optional network connectivity, speeds, and technologies (Continued) Transceiver form-factor and connector Speed Technology Cabling SFP ("mini- SFP+ SFP28 QSFP+ QSFP28 GBIC") connector connector connector connector Connector 40 Gbps 40-Gig Copper – – – – – Direct Attach (twinaxial) 40-Gig AOC Fiber –...
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Page 15: Management Ports
Management ports Console port The Aruba 8325-48Y8C and 8325-32C switches include an RJ-45 serial console port. This port is used to connect a console to the switch by using an RJ-45 serial cable (not supplied). A DB9-to-RJ-45 console cable can be ordered from HPE: JL448A, Aruba X2C2 RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable. - Page 16 Figure 3: Chassis LEDs for the Aruba 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Table 7: Chassis LED labels for the Aruba 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Label Description Power Supply 1 (PS1) LED Power Supply 2 (PS2) LED Fan LED Global Status LED Unit Identification LED Figure 4: Chassis LEDs for the Aruba 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A)
- Page 17 Table 8: Chassis LED labels for the Aruba 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) Label Description Power Supply 1 (PS1) LED Power Supply 2 (PS2) LED Fan LED Table 9: Chassis LED behavior Chassis LEDs Function State Meaning PS1/PS2 Power supply status On green Power supply is installed and operating with all power...
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Page 18: Port Leds On The Front Of The Switch
Table 9: Chassis LED behavior (Continued) Chassis LEDs Function State Meaning UID (Unit Identification) The Unit Identification On blue or flashing blue The “LED locator on” command LED is used to help you allows you to turn on the LED. to identify a particular The “LED locator flashing”... - Page 19 Table 11: Port LED behavior for the Aruba 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Chassis LEDs Function State Meaning SFP28 port LEDs To display link On green Shows a valid link at 25/10 Gbps. information for the port. Flashing amber When the Global Status LED is simultaneously flashing amber, indicates a port-speed mismatch,...
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Page 20: Reset Button
Table 12: Port LED labels for the Aruba 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) (Continued) Label Description QSFP28 lane 3 LED QSFP28 lane 4 LED Unused Out-of-band management port Link and Activity LED Table 13: Port LED behavior for the Aruba 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) Chassis LEDs Function State... -
Page 21: Switch Product Label
Switch product label The switch product label is an Aruba Orange-colored tab on the bottom right side of the switch front panel. Pull the tab out to view the product label information. The product label information includes the part number, model number, serial number, and MAC address. The information and bar codes are on two labels affixed to the top and bottom of the product label tab. - Page 22 Table 16: Back of the Aruba 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) switch labels and descriptions Label Description Fan assembly 6 Fan assembly 5 Fan assembly 4 Fan assembly 3 Fan assembly 2 Fan assembly 1 Power supply status LED Power supply 1 Ground lug Fan assembly status LED...
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Page 23: Power Supplies
Table 17: Back of the Aruba 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) labels and descriptions Label Description Fan assembly 1 Power supply status LED Power supply 1 Ground lug Color-coded power supply release latch red = front-to-back air flow blue = back-to-front air flow Ground lug Color-coded power supply release latch: red = front-to-back air flow;... -
Page 24: Power Supply Status Led
Figure 10: Aruba 8325 power supplies Table 18: Aruba 8325 power supplies Label Description Aruba 8325 650W 100-240VAC FB PSU (JL632A), red latch Aruba 8325 650W 100-240VAC BF PSU (JL633A), blue latch Aruba 8325 850W 48VDC FB PSU (JL861A), red latch Aruba 8325 850W 48VDC BF PSU (JL862A), blue latch The Aruba 8325 switch is shipped with two hot-swappable, field-replaceable, AC or DC power supplies. -
Page 25: Load Sharing
Load sharing Load sharing occurs when two power supplies are installed in the switch and turned on. Load sharing divides the total power load of the switch among both power supplies. Mixing AC and DC power supplies Installing AC and DC power supplies together in the switch is not supported. The installed power supplies must be of the same type and same airflow direction. - Page 26 Table 20: Aruba 8325 fan assemblies Fan assembly Color code 48-port switches 32-port switches Aruba 8325-48Y8C Front-to-Back Fan (JL628A) Aruba 8325-48Y8C Back-to-Front Fan (JL629A) Blue Aruba 8325-32C Front-to-Back Fan (JL630A) Aruba 8325-32C Back-to-Front Fan (JL631A) Blue Figure 11: Aruba 8325 fan assemblies Table 21: Aruba 8325 fan assemblies Label Description...
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Page 27: Fan Assembly Status Led
Fan assembly status LED Table 22: Fan assembly LED behavior Fan assembly LED Function State Meaning Status LED To display fan assembly On green The fan assembly is operating status. normally. On red The fan assembly has been disabled by the system due to system airflow direction conflict or has failed. - Page 28 Aruba 8325 Switch Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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Page 29: Chapter 3 Installing The Switch
Chapter 3 Installing the switch This chapter shows how to install the switch. The Aruba 8325 switch requires you to order a rack mount kit that includes the brackets for mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch telco rack, or in an equipment cabinet. Included parts •... -
Page 30: Installation Procedures
• JL483B, JL483C, Aruba X474 4-Post Rack Kit (Not included. Ordered separately.) A DB9-to-RJ-45 console cable can be ordered from HPE: JL448A, Aruba X2C2 RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable. Installation procedures Summary 1. Prepare the installation site. Ensure the physical environment into which you will be installing the switch is properly prepared, including having the correct network cabling ready to connect to the switch and having an appropriate location for the switch. -
Page 31: Installation Precautions
Installation precautions To avoid personal injury or product damage when installing your switch, read the installation precautions and guidelines below. • Do not mount the switch on a wall, on or under a table, or on or under any other horizontal surface. •... -
Page 32: Prepare The Installation Site
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. 1. Prepare the installation site Cabling Infrastructure - Ensure the cabling infrastructure meets the necessary network specifications. -
Page 33: Install Fan Assemblies
Figure 12: Installing a power supply 3. Install fan assemblies Skip this step if all six fan slots are already populated with fan assemblies. Use the following steps to install a fan assembly in any empty fan slot. • The 48-port switches and the 32-port switches use different fan assemblies. Each fan assembly type can only be installed in the correct switch model. -
Page 34: Power-On The Switch And Check Leds
4. Power-on the switch and check LEDs An Aruba 8325 switch does not contain a power on/off switch. It is turned on by connecting a power cord to the switch and to a power source. AC power supplies Plug an AC power cord into the power connector on the switch and into an AC power source. Figure 14: Connecting AC power to the switch DC power supplies 1. -
Page 35: Check Leds For Proper Switch Operation
Figure 16: Connecting DC power to the switch 4. Replace the transparent protective cover on the DC connector terminals. 5. Turn on the DC power source lines or reconnect them to the DC circuit. Check LEDs for proper switch operation Figure 17: Chassis LEDs for the Aruba 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Table 23: Chassis LED labels for the Aruba 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Label... -
Page 36: Power Off The Switch
Table 23: Chassis LED labels for the Aruba 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) (Continued) Label Description Global Status LED: Green after power on, in the default configuration. Flashes amber during bootup. UID LED Locator or Unit Identification LED. Off after power on. QSFP28 Port LEDs: Off, unless a network cable is connected and the port is receiving link beat. -
Page 37: Mount The Switch
6. Mount the switch Mounting an Aruba 8325 switch The supported mounting options for the Aruba 8325 switch include: • Two-post rack mount (JL482B, JL482C; sold separately) • Four-post rack mount (JL483B, JL483C; sold separately) See “Installation precautions” before mounting your switch. Two-post rack mount option: The switch is designed to be mounted in any EIA-standard 19-inch telco rack or communication equipment cabinet using the Aruba X472 2-Post Rack Kit (JL482B, JL482C;... -
Page 38: Four-Post Rack Mount Option
For safe, reliable installation, only use the screws provided in the accessory kit to attach the mounting brackets to the switch. 2. Hold the switch with attached brackets up to the rack, move it vertically until rack holes line up with the bracket holes, and then insert and tighten the four number 12-24 screws holding the brackets to the rack. - Page 39 Figure 21: Attaching four-post mounting brackets to the switch For safe, reliable installation, only use the screws provided in the accessory kit to attach the mounting brackets to the switch. 2. For the rear-post brackets, use an additional two 6-mm M4 screws to secure the bracket at the mid-point on the side of the switch.
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Page 40: Install Transceivers
Figure 23: Locking the position of rear-post brackets 7. Install transceivers You can install or remove a transceiver from an SFP28/QSFP28 slot without having to power off the switch. • The transceivers operate only at full duplex. Half duplex operation is not supported. •... -
Page 41: Interface-Group Operation
Interface-Group operation The SFP28 ports in the Aruba 8325-48Y8C switches (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) are organized into four groups of 12 ports each. The Aruba 8325-32C switches (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) do not support interface- groups. Figure 24: Front of the Aruba 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) interface-groups Table 25: Aruba 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) interface-groups Label Description... -
Page 42: 1Gbase-T (J8177D) Transceiver Support Restrictions In The 48-Port 8325 Switches
1GBase-T (J8177D) transceiver support restrictions in the 48-port 8325 switches Beginning with software release 10.03, the Aruba 8325-48YBC switches also support 1GBase-T (J8177D) transceivers in all top row and middle row ports. The bottom row ports do not support 1GBase-T (J8177D) transceiver operation. -
Page 43: Installing Transceivers
If the switch detects a 10GBase-T (JL563A) transceiver in any port that does not support it, the show interface brief command will list an Incompatible interface for that port. The switch does not support 10GBase-T (JL563A) transceivers in ports 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 19 through 48. -
Page 44: Connect The Switch To A Power Source
8. Connect the switch to a power source 1. If a power supply is not already installed in the switch, install at least one power supply. (See “2. Install power supplies”.) The Aruba 8325 switch uses any of the following power supplies: •... -
Page 45: Connecting Cables To Transceivers
and for the connected device, and ports enabled on both ends, the Link LED for the port should light to confirm a powered-on device (for example, an end node) is at the other end of the cable. If the Link LED does not go on when the network cable is connected to the port, see “Diagnosing with the LEDs” in the Troubleshooting chapter. - Page 46 Aruba 8325 Switch Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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Page 47: Chapter 4 Initial Configuration With An Out-Of-Band Serial Connection
Chapter 4 Initial configuration with an out-of-band serial connection Terminal configuration To connect a console to the switch, configure the PC terminal emulator as a DEC VT-100 (ANSI) terminal or use a VT-100 terminal, and configure either one to operate with these settings: •... -
Page 48: Console Cable Pinouts
If you want to continue with console management of the switch at this time, see the Aruba 8325 Fundamentals Guide for ArubaOS-CX for initial configuration steps. For more detailed information, refer to the switch software manuals for your switch provided at https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads. Console cable pinouts The Aruba X2C2 RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable (JL448A) has an RJ-45 plug on one end and a DB-9 female connector on the other end. -
Page 49: Chapter 5 Replacing Components
Chapter 5 Replacing components This chapter shows you how to remove and install the following components: • Power supply • Fan assembly The power supplies and fan assemblies are hot swappable. You do not need to power off the switch before installing or replacing a power supply or fan assembly. -
Page 50: Replacing A Fan Assembly
Figure 32: Replacing a failed power supply Table 29: Replacing a failed power supply labels and descriptions Label Description Release latch Power supply handle 3. Insert the new power supply. Slide it in all the way in until the locking mechanism clicks into place. 4. - Page 51 2. Remove the new fan assembly from its packaging, being careful to not touch any of the circuitry on the board. 3. Loosen the retaining screw on the fan assembly in the 8325-32C. For a fan assembly in the 8325-48Y8C, pull the release latch on the inside of the fan assembly handle.
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Page 53: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot your switch. This document describes troubleshooting mostly from a hardware perspective. You can perform more in-depth troubleshooting on these devices using the software tools available with the switches, including the full-featured console interface, the built-in web browser interface, and IMC, the SNMP-based network management tool, or Aruba AirWave. -
Page 54: Diagnosing With The Leds
Diagnosing with the LEDs Table 31 shows LED patterns on the switch that indicate problem conditions for general switch operation troubleshooting. LED patterns for general switch troubleshooting 1. Check in the table for the LED pattern you see on your switch. 2. - Page 55 Table 32: Diagnostic tips Problem Solution One of the power Verify the AC power cord or DC power cable is connected to an active power supplies is not plugged source and to the power supply. Make sure these connections are snug. into an active power Use the “show environment power-supply”...
- Page 56 Table 32: Diagnostic tips Problem Solution The network port for Try power cycling the switch. If the fault indication reoccurs: which the LED is • There may be a port configuration mismatch where a 10G transceiver is flashing has installed in a port configured for 25G, or the reverse. experienced a self test •...
- Page 57 Table 32: Diagnostic tips Problem Solution The network connection Try the following procedures: is not working properly. For the indicated port, verify that both ends of the cabling, at the switch and the connected device, are connected properly. Verify the connected device and switch are both powered on and operating correctly.
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Page 58: Hardware Diagnostic Tests
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, either: • unplug and plug in the power cord (power cycling) •... -
Page 59: Battery
Battery This switch uses a lithium battery to maintain internal clock time across a reboot or power cycle. Do not attempt to replace the battery. Return the switch to Aruba for battery replacement. IMPORTANT: The only indicator of battery failure is the failure of the switch internal clock to keep the correct time across a reboot or power cycle. - Page 60 Aruba 8325 Switch Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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Page 61: Chapter 7 Specifications
Chapter 7 Specifications Switch specifications Physical Table 33: Physical specifications Product Width Depth Height Weight Aruba 8325-48Y8C FB 6 43.8 cm (17.26 in) 53.6 cm (21.1 in) 4.3 cm (1.69 in) 10 kg (22 lb) F 2 PS Bdl (JL624A) Aruba 8325-48Y8C BF 6 F 2 PS Bdl (JL625A) Aruba 8325-48Y8C FB 6... -
Page 62: Power Consumption
Power Consumption Table 35: Power consumption specifications Product Power consumption Aruba 8325-48Y8C FB 6 F 2 PS Bdl (JL624A) Max: 550 W, 1877 BTU/hr Idle: 209 W, 713 BTU/hr Aruba 8325-48Y8C BF 6 F 2 PS Bdl (JL625A) Aruba 8325-48Y8C FB 6 F 2 DC Bdl (JL857A) Aruba 8325-48Y8C BF 6 F 2 DC Bdl (JL858A) Aruba 8325-32C FB 6 F 2 PS Bdl (JL626A) Max: 550 W, 1877 BTU/hr... -
Page 63: Acoustics
Table 37: Environmental specifications Aruba 8325 Switch Series (JL624A, JL625A, JL626A, JL627A, JL857A, JL858A, JL859A, and JL860A) Operating Non-Operating Maximum altitude 3.0 km (10,000 ft)* 4.6 km (15,000 ft) * The operating maximum altitude should not exceed that of any accessory being connected to any Aruba 8325 switch. - Page 64 Table 39: Technology standards and safety compliance (Continued) Laser safety information Technology Compatible with these IEEE EN/IEC standard Lasers standards compliance 10GBASE-ER IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-ER EN/IEC 60825 Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 25GBASE-SR IEEE 802.3by 25GBASE-SR EN/IEC 60825 Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 25GBASE-eSR...
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Page 65: Chapter 8 Cabling And Technology Information
Chapter 8 Cabling and technology information This chapter includes switch connector information and network cable information for cables that should be used with the Hewlett Packard Enterprise switches. Incorrectly wired cabling is a common cause of problems for LAN communications. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you work with a qualified LAN cable installer for assistance with your cabling requirements. -
Page 66: Technology Distance Specifications
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. - Page 67 Table 41: Technology distance specifications (Continued) Technology Supported cable type Multimode fiber Supported distances modal bandwidth 10GBASE-CR twinaxial copper (various lengths offered) (Direct Attach) 10GBASE-SR multimode fiber 160 MHz*km 2 - 26 meters 200 MHz*km 2 - 33 meters 400 MHz*km 2 - 66 meters 500 MHz*km 2 - 82 meters...
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Page 69: Chapter 9 Support And Other Resources
Chapter 9 Support and other resources Accessing Aruba support Aruba Support Services https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/ Aruba Support Portal https://asp.arubanetworks.com/ North America telephone 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) International telephone https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/contactsupport/... - Page 70 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.