Prepare the installation site........................24 Verify the switch passes self test......................behavior:..........................Mount the switch............................Mounting a 24–port or 48–port Aruba 2930F switch..............Mounting the Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch (JL258A).............29 Install or remove SFP/SFP+ transceivers....................Installing the transceivers......................35 Removing the transceiver:......................
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Chapter 7 Websites..................Chapter 8 Support and other resources............Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support..................Accessing updates...........................73 Customer self repair..........................74 Remote support............................Warranty information..........................74 Regulatory information..........................75 Documentation feedback......................... Chapter 9 Warranty and regulatory information..........76 Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Chapter 1 Introducing the 2930F switches The Aruba 2930F are multiport switches that can be used to build high-performance switched networks. These switches are store-and-forward devices offering low latency for high-speed networking. The 2930F switches also support Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) technologies and full network management capabilities.
Front of the 2930F switches Figure 1: Front of all the 2930F switches Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP 740W Switch (JL557A) Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 740W Switch (JL558A) Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 740W TAA Switch (JL559A) Figure 2: Example of the Front of the 2930F switches labels and descriptions Table 2: Front of the 2930F switches labels and descriptions...
For more information on the console connection, see (Optional) Connect a management console. The console can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal. Switch and port LEDs on front of the switches Figure 3: Switch and port LEDs Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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Table 5: Switch and port LEDs: Labels and description Label Description Switch port LEDs Global status LED Unit identification LED Speed LED LED Mode button PoE LED Usr LED PoE Mode LED is present only on switch models that support PoE. On green The switch has passed self-test and is powered up normally.
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The rest of the port LEDs will display normal PoE status. PoE mode is not selected. User mode selected This mode is reserved On green User mode is selected. for future use. Table Continued Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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Switch LEDs Function State Meaning User mode not selected. * The slow blink behavior is an on/off cycle once every 1.6 seconds, approximately. ** Applies only to switches that support PoE/PoE+. Table 7: Port LEDs and mode behavior Switch LEDs Function State/Mode Meaning...
Use pointed objects, such as unbent paper clips, to push them. The Reset and Clear buttons are used singly or in combination, as follows: Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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To accomplish this: Do this: This will happen: Soft reset Press and release the Reset button The switch operating system is cleared gracefully (such as data transfer completion, temporary error conditions are cleared), then reboots and runs self tests. Hard reset Press and hold the Reset button for The switch reboots, similar to a more than 5 seconds (until all LEDs...
50 or 60 Hz. There are no voltage range settings required. The Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch (JL258A) does not have a power switch, it is powered on when the external AC/DC power adapter is connected to the switch and to a power source. The external AC/DC power adapter supplies 54 volts DC to the switch and automatically adjusts to any AC voltage between 100-240 volts and either 50 or 60 Hz.
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Web browser interface: An easy-to-use built-in graphical interface that can be accessed from common web browsers. ◦ Aruba AirWave: A powerful and easy-to-use network operations system that manages wired and wireless infrastructures. ◦ IMC: An SNMP-based, graphical network management tool that you can use to manage your entire network.
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Ports on a switch or stack member may be set to operate at reduced power. ◦ Port status LEDs may be turned off. ◦ RJ-45 ports will operate at reduced power if the port is not connected (link partner is not detected). Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized network reseller or Hewlett Packard Enterprise representative. If an Aruba 2930F 24G or 48G switch is to be shipped in a rack, it can be mounted and shipped in a Hewlett Packard Enterprise 10K rack using the HPE X410 Universal Rack Mounting Kit (J9583A).
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C15 to IRAM 2073 250V Power Cord Australia/New Zealand (#ABG) J9883A (8121-0837) HPE 1.9m J9941A (8121-1476) HPE 2.5m C13 to SAA/3 Power Cord C15 to SAA/3 250V Power Cord Table Continued Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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Country/Region (# option) 370W and non-PoE switches 740W switches Brazil (#AC4) J9894A (8121-1071) HPE 1.9m J9951A (8121-1265) HPE 2.5m C13 to BR3 10Amp Power Cord C15 to BR3 10Amp 250V Power Cord Chile (#A1X) J9886A (8121-0735) HPE 1.9m J9946A (8121-1477) HPE 2.5m C13 to CEI 23-50 Power Cord C15 to CEI 23-50 3-pole 250V Power Cord...
Using the appropriate network cables, connect the network devices to the switch ports. At this point, your switch is fully installed. See the rest of this chapter if you need more detailed information on any of these installation steps. Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
• For a wall-mounted Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch (JL258A), face the network ports up, that is, away from the floor. Do not wall-mount the switch with the network ports facing down (towards the floor).
1. For the Aruba 2930F 24-port and 48-port switches, connect the power cord supplied with the switch to the power connector on the back of the switch, and then into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
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For the Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch, connect the AC/DC adapter’s power cord to the power connector on the back of the switch, and then plug the AC/DC power adapter into a nearby properly grounded electrical outlet. Figure 5: Connecting the power cord on the Aruba 2830F 24-port and 48-port switches...
60 Hz. There are no voltage range settings required. The Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch also does not have a power switch. It is powered on when the external AC/DC power adapter is connected to the switch and the adapter power cord to a power source.
X410 Switch Rail Kit (J9583A). For instructions on using the kit, see the documentation that is included with the kit. If an Aruba 2930F 24G or 48G switch is to be shipped in a rack, it can be mounted and shipped in a Hewlett Packard Enterprise 10K rack using the HPE X410 Universal Rack Mounting Kit (J9583A).
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2. Hold the switch with attached brackets up to the rack and move it vertically until rack holes line up with the bracket holes, then insert and tighten the four number 12-24 screws holding the brackets to the rack. Figure 9: Mounting the 2930F 24- and 48-port switches in a rack Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
• When mounted in a rack, ensure that a 1U (44.45 mm / 1.75-inch) vertical space is left between the Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch and the device above it. Chapter 2 Installing the switch...
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Avoid obstructing the ventilation holes on the top, sides, and back of the switch. • Do not install the Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch in a confined space that does not allow a free air flow. • When installing the switch in an enclosed space containing free air flow, ensure that any adjacent surfaces are at least 15.3 cm (6 inches) from the top, sides, and back of the switch.
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2. Hold the switch with attached brackets up to the rack and move it vertically until rack holes line up with the bracket holes, then insert and tighten the four number 12-24 screws holding the brackets to the rack. Figure 12: Mounting the Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch in a two-post rack Horizontal surface mount option Place the switch on a table or other horizontal surface.
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Wall and under-table mount options You can mount the Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch under a table or on a wall with the network ports facing For safe operation, do not install the switch with side ventilation facing down. For under table mounting, the top ventilation must be facing down (see the figure, below).
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1. Use a #1 Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver and attach the short mounting brackets to the switch with the included 10-mm M4 screws. Figure 14: Attaching short mounting brackets to the Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch 2. Attach the switch to the wall or under-table location using four 5/8-inch number 12 wood screws (not included).
• Under-table mounting: Figure 15: Mounting the Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch under a table • Wall-mounting: Figure 16: Mounting the Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch on a wall Install or remove SFP/SFP+ transceivers You can install or remove a transceiver from an SFP/SFP+ slot without having to power off the switch.
When a transceiver is inserted, the switch authenticates it. This can take 1-3 seconds, with the worst case being 5 seconds. If the transceiver is removed before the authentication completes, a self test failure is reported. The Aruba transceivers are Class 1 laser devices. Avoid direct eye exposure to the beam coming from the transmit port.
Figure 18: Connecting the power cord on 2930F 24-port and 48-port switches b. For the Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch, plug the AC/DC adapter’s power cord into the switch, and then plug the AC/DC power adapter into a nearby AC power source.
Figure 20: Using the cable tie on the 2930F 24-port and 48-port switches An optional power shelf (JL312A) can be attached to the Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch to hold the AC/DC power adapter. For instructions on how to install this accessory, see the included documentation.
The console can be accessed through these methods: • Out of band: Connect an Aruba X2C2 RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable (sold separately: JL448A) to the switch’s RJ-45 Console Port and a workstation with terminal emulation software. There is also the option of using a USB cable (not supplied) to connect the Micro USB Console Port on the switch to a PC.
3. Press [Enter] two or three times and you will see the copyright page and the message “Press any key to continue”. Press a key, and you will then see the switch console command (CLI) prompt, for example: Aruba-2930F-24G-4SFPP# If you want to continue with console management of the switch at this time, see Getting started with switch configuration on page 44 for some basic configuration steps.
LED should light to confirm a powered-on device (for example, an end node) is at the other end of the cable. If the port LED does not come on when the network cable Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Figure 23: Connecting an RJ-45 An optional cable guard (JL311A) can be attached to the Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch to provide security for the attached network cables. For instructions on how to install this accessory, see the included documentation.
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. Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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As a segment switch implementing PoE Figure 26: Segment network configuration with PoE switches 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 devices that form those segments to the switch or you can also connect other switches.
For more information on using the switch console, see the Basic Operation Guide and the Management and Configuration Guide to your switch at http://www.hpe.com/support/manuals. For information on the HPE IMC (Intelligent Management Center),contact your HPE/Aruba representative. Recommended minimal configuration In the factory default configuration, the switch has no IP (Internet Protocol) address and subnet mask, and no passwords.
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A sample Setup screen with the default settings. Aruba-2930F-24G- PoEP-4SFPP 6-Aug-2016 8:23:16 ==========================- CONSOLE - MANAGER MODE -========================== Switch Setup System Name : Aruba-2930F-24G-4SFPP System Contact : Manager Password : **************** Confirm Password : **************** Logon Default : Time Zone [0] : 0...
The above procedure configures your switch with a Manager password, IP address, and subnet mask. As a result, with the proper network connections, you can now manage the switch from a PC equipped with Telnet, and/or a web browser interface. Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Starting a web browser session The Aruba 2930F switches can be managed through a graphical interface that you can access from any PC or workstation on the network by running your web browser and typing in the switch’s IP address as the URL. No additional software installation is required to make this interface available;...
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An extensive help system is also available for the web browser interface. To access the help system, the subnet on which the switch is installed must have access to the Internet, or IMC needs to be installed on a network management station that is on the subnet. Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Chapter 4 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, including the full- featured console interface, the built-in web browser interface, and IMC (the SNMP-based network management tool).
Slow flash orange Slow flash orange Solid green Off with cable connected Solid green On, but the port is not communicating The flashing behavior is an on/off cycle once every 1.6 seconds, approximately. Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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Table 12: Diagnostic tips Problem Solution The switch is not plugged into an active AC power 1. Verify the power cord is plugged into an active source, or the switch’s power supply may have power source and to the switch. Make sure these failed.
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SFP without powering off the switch. If the port fault indication reoccurs, you will have to replace the SFP. Check the event log to see whty the SFP failed. Table Continued Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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Problem Solution The network connection is not working properly. Try the following procedures: • For the indicated port, verify 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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For software troubleshooting tips, see the "Troubleshooting" chapter in the latest version of the Management and Configuration Guide for Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Problem Solution your switch on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website at http://www.hpe.com/support/ manuals. Ensure also, that the device at the other end of the connection is indicating a good link to the switch. If it is not, the problem may be with the cabling between the devices or the connectors on the cable.
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’s console port using an Aruba X2C2 RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable (JL448A) (sold separately). The console command line interface is also accessible through a Telnet or SSH connection.
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.
The switch will then complete its boot process and begin operating with its configuration restored to the factory default settings. Downloading new switch software Software updates can be downloaded to the switch through several methods. For more information, see Accessing updates on page 73. Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Chapter 5 Specifications Switch specifications Physical Product Width Depth Height Weight Aruba 2930F 24G 442.5 mm (17.42 in) 199.9 mm (7.87 in) 43.95 mm (1.73 in) 2.39 kg (5.26 lb) 4SFP+ Switch (JL253A) Aruba 2930F 48G 442.5 mm(17.42 in) 246.1 mm(9.69 in) 43.95 mm (1.73 in)
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5.1A for 100-127VAC 50/60 Hz + 4SFP Switch (JL261A) 2.5A for 200-240VAC Aruba 2930F 48G PoE 100–127V / 200–240V 4.9A for 100-127VAC 50/60 Hz + 4SFP Switch (JL262A) 2.4A for 200-240VAC Table Continued Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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3.0 Km (10,000ft)** 4.6 Km (15,000 ft) * De-rate -1°C for every 1000 ft from 5000 ft onwards. ** The operating maximum altitude should not exceed that of any accessory being connected to any Aruba 2930F switch. Chapter 5 Specifications...
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Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ TAASwitch(JL264A) Sound Power (L WA d) 5.6 Bel Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 41.7 dB Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP 740W Switch (JL557A) Sound Power (LWAd): 5.51 Bel Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander): 41.1 dB Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 740W Switch Sound Power (LWAd): 5.51 Bel...
Safety • EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 • IEC60950-1:2005+Am1:2009 +A2:2013 • CSA22.2No. 60950-1-07 2nd Ed.; UL60950-1 2nd Ed. • EN 60825-1:2007 / IEC 60825-1:2007 Class 1 • EN 55022:2010, Class A • EN 55024:2010 • EN 61000-3-2:2014 • EN 61000-3-3:2013 • FCC CFR 47 Part 15B: 2014, Class A •...
IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T specifications. Twinaxial copper Direct attach cables One-piece devices consisting of a cable with SFP+ connectors permanently attached to each end, complying with SFF 8431 SFP+ specifications. Table Continued Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Multimode fiber 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. 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.
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. Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Twisted-pair cable/connector pinouts Auto-MDIX feature In the default configuration, “Auto”, the fixed 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on the Aruba 2930F Switches all 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.
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.
Pin assignments Switch end (MDI-X) Computer, transceiver, or other end Signal Pins Pins Signal transmit + receive + transmit - receive - receive + transmit + transmit - 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.
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”. Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Pin assignments For 1000Base-T operation, all four pairs of wires are used for both transmit and receive. Chapter 6 Cabling and technology information...
Hewlett Packard Enterprise My Networking website www.hpe.com/networking/support Hewlett Packard Enterprise My Networking Portal www.hpe.com/networking/mynetworking Hewlett Packard Enterprise Networking Warranty www.hpe.com/networking/warranty General websites Hewlett Packard Enterprise Information Library www.hpe.com/info/EIL For additional websites, see Support and other resources. Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Chapter 8 Support and other resources Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support • For live assistance, go to the Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide website: http://www.hpe.com/assistance • To access documentation and support services, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website: http://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc Information to collect •...
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