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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Originated in the USA. Trademarks Aruba Networks and Aruba The Mobile Edge Company are trademarks of Aruba Wireless Networks, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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Electromagnetic Interference FCC - Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Aruba 2400: Installation Guide CE - Class A Warning—This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. EU - Class A This product complies with EN55022 Class A and EN55024 standards.
A key to the various text conventions used throughout this manual Aruba Wireless Networks support and service information Overview of this Manual This manual is for trained technicians responsible for installing the Aruba 2400. This manual is organized as follows: Chapter “System...
{ Item A | Item B } In the command examples, items within curled braces and separated by a vertical bar represent the available choices. Enter only one choice. Do not type the braces or bars. viii Aruba 2400 0500149 Installation Guide November 2005...
Preface Contacting Aruba Networks Web Site Main Site http://www.arubanetworks.com Support http://www.arubanetworks.com/support E-mail Sales sales@arubanetworks.com Support support@arubanetworks.com Telephone Numbers Main 408-227-4500 408-227-4550 Sales 408-754-1201 Support In the US: 800-WI-FI-LAN (800-943-4526)+ France: 33 (0) 170725559+44 (0) 2071275989+49 (0) Germany: 69380977228+ 00 1...
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Preface Aruba 2400 0500149 Installation Guide November 2005...
Aruba Wireless Access Point. This is a next-generation wireless transceiver which functions as an AP or AM. Although third-party APs can be used with the Aruba WLAN system, the Aruba AP provides the best features and easiest integration. ArubaOS Switch Software. This software intelligently integrates the Mobility...
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Planning the location of access points and air monitors This phase requires someone familiar with your wireless network deployment strategy and the features required of the Aruba WLAN solution. You can manually determine the locations for APs, or use a Web browser to access the Mobility Controller’s built-in RF Plan tool and perform the following tasks:...
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Ensure that hardware support issues are handled by a trained technician. Refer to the ArubaOS Reference Guide for instructions for collecting system health and performance information. The Aruba Mobility Controller Installation Guides and Aruba AP Installation Guides provide instructions for hardware issues. Aruba 2400...
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System Overview The Aruba 2400 is an enterprise-class switch which connects, controls, and intelligently integrates wireless Access Points (APs) and Air Monitors (AMs) into the wired LAN. This chapter introduces you to the Mobility Controller. It describes the general features of the system and illustrates key physical elements. Once you are familiar with the system, you can begin the installation process covered in the next chapters.
24 FE ports These network ports are used for connecting wireless APs, such as the Aruba Wireless Access Point, as well as wired LAN segments. The ports provide 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connectivity, and in some cases, power and serial connectivity as well.
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The power input socket on the back of the switch accepts a power cord with a standard IEC320 connector. For proper safety and performance, the power cord must be rated to 10 A and conform to grounded electrical standards in the country where the product is operated. Aruba 2400 Installation Guide...
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System Overview Aruba 2400 0500149 Installation Guide November 2005...
Two mounting brackets (included) Six 6-32 flat head screws (included) Four 12-24 screws (included) or screws appropriate for your rack Aruba power cord rated to at least 10 A with IEC320 connector (included) Phillips or cross-head screwdriver 19-inch equipment rack, or equivalent 1U rack space with 10 cm (4 inches) clearance to the left and right of the rack Electrical power: 90~135/180~264 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 4.0/2.0 A...
Installing the Chassis Precautions Hazardous energy is always present while the Aruba 2400 AUTION is plugged into an electrical outlet. Remove all rings, jewelry, and other potentially conductive material before working with this product. Never insert foreign objects into the chassis or any other component, even when the Mobility Controller is unpowered or unplugged.
Use of a power line conditioner or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) can decrease or mitigate problems caused by power service fluctuations. Verify that the output of any power shaping device is compatible with the Mobility Controller power supply. Aruba 2400 Installation Guide...
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For best operation, keep the Mobility Controller and all cords and cables at least 0.7 meters (2 feet) from fluorescent lighting fixtures, and 2 meters (6 feet) from photocopiers, radio transmitters, electric generators, and other sources of strong electromagnetic interference. Aruba 2400 0500149 Installation Guide November 2005...
To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment, get help AUTION for lifting and positioning the Mobility Controller. Also, do not install the Mobility Controller in any fashion where instability or uneven mechanical loading may occur. Aruba 2400 Installation Guide...
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Use a Phillips or cross-head screwdriver to secure the switch to the rack with two 12-24 screws (included) for each mounting bracket. Some cabinets require different screws which are not included. Verify that you use the correct screws or fasteners for your rack system. Aruba 2400 0500149 Installation Guide November 2005...
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For proper air circulation, leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance for the vents on the left and right of the chassis. Leave additional space in front and back of the chassis to access power cords, network cables, and indicator LEDs. Aruba 2400 Installation Guide...
Attach the power cord to a proper electrical outlet. Once power is connected, the mobility controller will automatically turn on and you can perform the power-on test (see page 13). Aruba 2400 0500149 Installation Guide November 2005...
(see on page 13 for port and cable information). You are now ready to perform the initial setup as described in the Aruba Quick Start Guide (which is included in the Accessory Kit). Aruba 2400 13 Installation Guide...
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Verifying the Installation Aruba 2400 0500149 Installation Guide November 2005...
Number Power Component Name Rating of Units Subtotal Each Aruba AP drawing POE 10 W Each Cisco 1200 AP drawing POE 12 W Each other Access Point drawing POE Total POE power required in Watts: Make sure that the total POE power required does not exceed 200 W.
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Power Management Aruba 2400 0500149 Installation Guide November 2005...
Each FE port supports RS-232 Serial communications and IEEE 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (SPOE). When a compatible Power Over Ethernet (POE) device (such as the Aruba AP) is connected to a network port, the port can provide operating power to that device through the connected Ethernet cable.
20 for port and cable specifications. Physical Description & LEDs ACCESS POINT STATUS LNK/ Aruba 2400 FE Network Ports IGURE FE Network Ports Ports are grouped in banks of 8 (as shown in Figure B-1 page 18). There are 3 banks, for a total of 24 ports.
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No AP is detected on the port (lowest precedence). The LED states in Table B-3are listed in order of precedence (highest to lowest). If more than one AP is connected to the port, the state with the highest precedence is displayed. Aruba 2400 Installation Guide...
SPOE adapter with no intervening hubs, routers, switches, or other network equipment. Aruba SPOE adapters separate the serial and FE portions of the cable and route them to their individual ports on the connected device. There are two adapter models: CA-SPOE-ADAPT-1 adapts the Ethernet cable for DB-9 serial and RJ-45 FE devices.
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Ports The Aruba SPOE adapters are compatible with the following APs: Aruba SPOE Adapter Compatibility ABLE AP Make and Model Serial Aruba SPOE Adapter Aruba APs CA-SPOE-ADAPT-1 Cisco 340 CA-SPOE-ADAPT-1 Cisco 350 CA-SPOE-ADAPT-1 Cisco 1100 CA-SPOE-ADAPT-1 Cisco 1200 CA-SPOE-ADAPT-2 SMC EZ Connect...
An Ethernet link has been established on the port, but no data is currently being transmitted or received. Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving data. The flashing rate is Green proportional to your network activity. Aruba 2400 0500149 Installation Guide November 2005...
DTR-1250-MM-GB Agilent HFBR-5601 Fiberxon FTM8012S-G 1000BASE-LX (optical) Aruba LC-GBIC-LX DTR-1250-SM-GB-L1 Fiberxon FTM3012S-G For more current information on modules of other types and from other vendors, visit our Web site or contact customer support (see page ix). Aruba 2400 Installation Guide...
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Ports Replacing a GBIC Insert GBIC With Label Up Squeeze Release Tabs and Remove GBIC GBIC Removal and Insertion IGURE Aruba 2400 0500149 Installation Guide November 2005...
Do not connect Access Points to the serial console port. AUTION The serial port is designed to connect to RS-232-only devices. Non-RS-232 devices such as Access Points will cause the Switch to fail and can cause damage. Aruba 2400 Installation Guide...
RJ-45 DB-9 Ground TGND RGND Direction Direction Input Input Output Output Serial Port Adapter IGURE Communications Settings Console Terminal Settings ABLE Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 None None Aruba 2400 0500149 Installation Guide November 2005...
Specifically, restricted materials under the RoHS Directive are Lead ( Including Solder used in PCB's), Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, and Bromine. Aruba declares compliance with the European Union (EU) WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC). For more information on WEEE, refer to: http://www.dti.gov.uk/sustainability/weee/...
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