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Contents Contents Contents About this Document Applicable Products Related Publications Introducing the HPE Aruba Networking 8325 Switch Overview Front of the Switch 8325-48Y8C JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A Switches 8325-32C JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A Switches Network Ports Management Ports Console Port Out-of-band Management (OOBM) Port USB-A Port...
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Two-post Rack Mount Option Four-Post Rack Mount Option Install Transceivers Removing Transceivers Interface-Group Operation 1 GBase-T (J8177D) Transceiver Support Restrictions in the 48-port 8325 Switches47 10 GBase-T (JL563A) Transceiver Support Restrictions in the 48-port 8325 Switches Connect the Switch to a Power Source Setup for Initial Configuration Connect the Network Cables Using RJ45 Out-of-band Management Port...
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Other Useful Sites Accessing Updates HPE Networking Support Portal My Networking Warranty Information Regulatory Information Additional Regulatory Information Documentation Feedback HPE Aruba Networking 8325 Switch Series | Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Table 1: Switches Described in this Manual Switch Description Aruba 8325-48Y8C 48p 25G SFP/SFP+/SFP28 Includes a 48-port of 1/10/25 Gbps and 8-port of 40/100 Gbps 8p 100 G QSFP+/QSFP28 Front-to-Back 6 switch with six fans and two AC power supplies installed with Fans and 2 PSU Bundle (JL624A) front-to-back airflow.
Front of the Switch This chapter provides information about the components on the front of the switch. 8325-48Y8C JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A Switches Figure 1 Front of the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Switch Table 3: Front of the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Switch Label Description Power Supply 1 and 2 (PS1/PS2), Fan, Global Status, and Unit Identification LEDs...
This RJ45 port is used to connect a dedicated management network to the switch. To use it, connect an RJ45 network cable to the management port to manage the switch through SSH or Telnet from a remote PC or a UNIX workstation. To use this port, see the Fundamentals Guide for your switch.
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Table 7: Chassis LED Labels for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Switch 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 HPE Aruba Networking 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) Switch Table 8: Chassis LED Labels for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) Switch Label...
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Chassis LEDs Function State Meaning or power supply is not receiving power. Power supply is not installed. Fan tray status On green System fans are operating normally. On amber One or more system fans has a fault or the minimum number of fans are not installed.
Port LEDs on the Front of the Switch Figure 5 Port LEDs for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Switch Table 10: Port LED Labels for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Switch Label Description Upper SFP28 port LED...
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Table 11: Port LED Behavior for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Switch 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.
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Figure 6 Port LEDs for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) Switch Table 12: Port LED Labels for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) Switch Label Description QSFP28 port LED and lane 1 indicator QSFP28 lane 2 LED QSFP28 lane 3 LED QSFP28 lane 4 LED...
Table 13: Port LED Behavior for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) Switch Chassis LEDs Function State Meaning QSFP28 port LEDs To display link On green Shows a valid link at 100/40 Gbps. information for the port.
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. Figure 7 HPE Aruba Networking 8325 Switch Product Label Table 15: HPE Aruba Networking 8325 Switch Product Label Label Description...
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Table 16: Back of the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Switch Labels and Descriptions Label Description Power supply 2 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...
Table 17: Back of the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) Switch Labels and Descriptions Label Description Power supply 2 Fan assembly 6 Fan assembly 5 Fan assembly 4 Fan assembly status LED Fan assembly 3 Fan assembly 2 Fan assembly 1 Power supply status LED Power supply 1...
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Table 18: HPE Aruba Networking 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 HPE Aruba Networking 8325 switch is shipped with two hot-swappable, field-replaceable, AC or DC power supplies.
Power Supply Status LED The following table describes the behavior of the power supply LED. Table 19: Power Supply LED Behavior Power Supply Function State Meaning Status LED To display power On green The power supply is operating supply status. normally.
Blue handle indicates a back-to-front (BF) cooling air flow. See the following table for fan usage. Table 20: HPE Aruba Networking 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 Blue Fan (JL629A) Aruba 8325-32C Front-to-Back Fan (JL630A)
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Table 21: HPE Aruba Networking 8325 Fan Assemblies Label Description Fan release latch Aruba 8325-48Y8C Front-to-Back Fan (JL628A) Fan release screw Aruba 8325-32C Back-to-Front Fan (JL631A) The switch can tolerate the failure of a single fan assembly while maintaining a safe operating temperature.
Fans designed for the 48-port HPE Aruba Networking 8325 switches are not compatible with 32- port HPE Aruba Networking 8325 switches and vice versa. The HPE Aruba Networking 8325 switch is not compatible with fan assemblies from other HPE Aruba Networking hardware platforms. Fan Assembly Status LED The following table describes the behavior of the Fan Assembly LED.
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Command line interface—A full featured, easy to use, VT-100 terminal interface for out-of-band switch management. Web browser interface—An easy to use built-in graphical interface that can be accessed from common web browsers. Support for the Spanning Tree Protocol to eliminate network loops. Support for up to 4094 IEEE 802.1Q-compliant VLANs so you can divide the attached end nodes into logical groupings that fit your business needs.
Chapter 3 Installing the Switch Installing the Switch This chapter shows how to install the switch. The HPE Aruba Networking 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.
Japan Power Cord Warning Parts not Included If you have not already done so, order an HPE Aruba Networking rack mount kit for use with your 8325 switch. Rack mounting your HPE Aruba Networking 8325 switch is supported using the following rack-mount kits: JL482B, JL482C, Aruba X472 2-Post Rack Kit (Not included.
the switch’s console port, or use a USB Bluetooth adapter (separately orderable SKU# S1H23A, no longer shipped with CX switches), to configure the switch from your mobile device. Connect the Network Cables: Using the appropriate network cables, connect the network devices to the switch ports.
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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. 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 switch’s current requirements.
If a power supply is not already installed in the switch, install at least one power supply before continuing in this guide. The HPE Aruba Networking 8325 switch uses any of the following 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) A red-colored power supply release lever indicates a Front-to-Back (FB) air flow.
Figure 12 Installing a Power Supply Install Fan Assemblies Skip this step if all six fan slots are already populated with fan assemblies. 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. Ensure that a replacement fan has the same airflow as other fans installed in the switch (FB or BF).
Figure 13 Installing a Fan Assembly Power-on the Switch and Check the LEDs An HPE Aruba Networking 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 15 Removing a DC Power Supply Cover 3. Using a DC power cable (5400-3519 or equivalent 8 AWG cable), connect the DC supply Ground, - 36 – -72 V, and DC Return wires to the terminals (as marked on the power supply) and tighten the screws to a torque of 6.6 in-lbs.
Figure 17 Chassis LEDs for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Switch Table 23: Chassis LED Labels for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-48Y8C (JL624A, JL625A, JL857A, and JL858A) Switch Label Description SFP28 Port LEDs: Off, unless a network cable is connected and the port is receiving link beat. PS1 LED: Flashes green after power on, unless the power supply is in a fault state, or not receiving power.
Figure 18 Chassis LEDs for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) Switch Table 24: Chassis LED Labels for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325-32C (JL626A, JL627A, JL859A, and JL860A) Switch Label Description UID LED: Locator or Unit Identification LED. Off after power on. Global Status LED: Flashes green after power on, in the default configuration.
Airflow and air temperature within an equipment rack can be variable and are dependent on the overall rack configuration. In some configurations, there may be insufficient or recirculating airflow that causes the switch to operate at an elevated temperature. Position and orientation should be considered when configuring the switch within the rack to minimize these effects and maintain compliance with the switch’s temperature limits.
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.
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The 12-24 screws supplied with the four-post rack mount kit are the correct threading for standard EIA/TIA open 19-inch racks. If installing the switch in an equipment cabinet such as a server cabinet, use the clips and screws that came with the cabinet in place of the 12-24 screws that are supplied with the four-post rack mount kit (JL483B, JL483C).
Figure 22 Mounting the Switch in a Four-post Rack 4. Adjust the rear-post bracket ears to fit the depth of the rack. 5. Secure the rear-post brackets to the rack rear posts using four number 12-24 screws. 6. Lock the position of the rear-post bracket ears using the included position-locking screws. Figure 23 Locking the Position of Rear-post Brackets Install Transceivers Hold the transceiver by its sides and gently insert it into the switch until it clicks into place.
The transceivers operate only at full duplex. Half duplex operation is not supported. Ensure the network cable is NOT connected when you install or remove a transceiver. You can install or remove a transceiver from an SFP28/QSFP28 slot without having to power off the switch.
To remove the transceivers that have the plastic tab or plastic collar, push the tab or collar toward the switch until the transceiver releases from the switch (it will move outward slightly), then pull it from the slot. To remove the transceivers that have the wire bail, lower the bail until it is approximately horizontal, and then using the bail, pull the transceiver from the slot.
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Label Description Interface-group 3 (ports 25 to 36) Interface-group 4 (ports 37 to 48) The port speed configured for a given interface group determines the speed for all ports in that group. Any mismatched interfaces in the group are disabled. For example, if interface group 1 is configured for 25 G (the default setting) and 10 G transceivers are installed in ports 10 and 11, these two transceivers are in a mismatch state and are disabled with the port error logged as group speed mismatch.
Label Description All middle row ports support 1 GBase-T (J8177D) transceivers. Bottom row ports do not support 1 GBase-T (J8177D) transceivers. Ports not occupied by a J8177D RJ45 transceiver continue to support optical, DAC, or AOC products. If the switch detects a 1 GBase-T (J8177D) transceiver in any bottom row port, the show interface command will list an for that port.
Connect the network cables, described under Cabling Infrastructure in Prepare the Installation Site chapter, from the network devices or your patch panels to the RJ45 out-of-band management port on the switch or to any transceivers you have installed in the switch. Using RJ45 Out-of-band Management Port If you plan to manage the switch from a dedicated management network, connect an RJ45 network cable from the management network to the Mgmt port.
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Figure 29 Connecting a Cable to a Transceiver HPE Aruba Networking 8325 Switch Series | Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Chapter 4 Initial Configuration with an Out-of-Band Serial Connection Initial Configuration with an Out-of-Band Serial Connection Terminal Configuration To configure a terminal, complete the following steps: 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 the following settings: Baud rate: 115200 Data bits: 8...
Figure 30 Connecting a Console Cable 2. Turn on the terminal or PC’s power and, if using a PC, start the PC terminal program. 3. Press Enter two or three times. When prompted to log in, specify admin. When prompted for the password, press Enter.
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Table 28: Mapping of RJ45 to DB9 DB9 Signals RJ45 Signals (Signal Reference from RJ45 Pin DB9 Pin (Signal reference Chassis) from PC) Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved No connection HPE Aruba Networking 8325 Switch Series | Installation and Getting Started Guide...
The following four power supplies are available for use with the switch: Aruba 8325 650W 100-240VAC FB PSU (JL632A) (Front-to-Back cooling air flow) Aruba 8325 650W 100-240VAC BF PSU (JL633A) (Back-to-Front cooling air flow)
The following two fan assemblies are available for use with the 8325-48Y8C switches: Aruba 8325-48Y8C Front-to-Back Fan (JL628A) Aruba 8325-48Y8C Back-to-Front Fan (JL629A) The following two fan assemblies are available for use with the 8325-32C switches:...
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The HPE Aruba Networking 8325 switch is not compatible with fan assemblies from other HPE Aruba Networking hardware platforms. After removing a fan assembly, wait at least five seconds before inserting a replacement fan assembly in the same slot. Replace only one fan assembly at a time. Removing more than one fan assembly at a time compromises system cooling, risks damage to the hardware, and can cause the switch to shut down abruptly.
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Table 30: Replacing a Failed Fan Assembly Labels and Descriptions Label Description Fan assembly release latch Fan assembly handle Fan assembly retaining screw Replacing Components...
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot your switch. This document describes troubleshooting primarily 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 HPE Aruba Networking Central or HPE Aruba Networking AirWave.
ensures that only one of the redundant paths is active at any time, thus avoiding data path loops. Spanning Tree can be enabled through the switch console or the web browser interface. For more information on Spanning Tree, see the Layer 2 Bridging Guide for your switch at https://networkingsupport.hpe.com/downloads.
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Problem Solution One of the power supplies is not Verify the AC power cord or DC power cable is plugged into an active power connected to an active power source and to the power source, or the power supply supply. Make sure these connections are snug. may have failed.
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Problem Solution The transceivers are also tested when they are hot- swapped—installed or changed while the switch is powered on. To verify the port has failed, remove and reinstall the transceiver without powering off the switch. If the port fault indication reoccurs, you will have to replace the transceiver.
Problem Solution status for Spanning Tree. Also check the Port Status screen using the show interfaces command to see if the port has been configured as disabled. Other switch features that may affect the port operation include VLANs and IGMP. Use the switch console to see how the port is configured for these features.
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 from a terminal connected to the switch or through a Telnet connection, or from the switch’s web browser interface.
Downloading New Switch Software Software Updates can be downloaded to the switch through several methods. See Accessing Updates. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Customer Support Services If you are still having trouble with your product, see Support and Other Resources. HPE Aruba Networking 8325 Switch Series | Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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 17.26 x 20.28 x 1.69 in (43.8 x 51.5 x 4.3 cm) 21 lb (9.5 kg) (JL626A)
The following table describes the power consumption specifications of the switch. Table 35: Power Consumption Specifications Switch Model Power Consumption Aruba 8325-48Y8C FB 6 F 2 PS Bdl (JL624A) Max: 550 W, 1877 BTU/hr Aruba 8325-48Y8C BF 6 F 2 PS Bdl (JL625A) Idle: 209 W, 713 BTU/hr...
Laser Safety Information Compatible with these Technology EN/IEC Standard IEEE Standards Compliance Lasers 1000 BASE-SX IEEE 802.3z 1000 BASE-SX EN/IEC 60825 Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 1000 BASE-LX IEEE 802.3z 1000 BASE-LX EN/IEC 60825 Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 1000 BASE-LH (Not an IEEE standard)
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Table 40: Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) SR-3580, Level 3, NEBS Criteria Levels GR-1089-CORE, EMC & Electrical Safety GR-63-CORE, Physical Protections ETSI EN 300 386, Class A, EMC ETSI EN 300 019-2-1, Class 1.2, Storage ETSI EN 300 019-2-2, Class 2.3, Transportation ETSI EN 300 019-2-3, Class 3.1 &...
Chapter 8 Cabling and Technology Information Cabling and Technology Information This chapter describes the 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.
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1000 BASE-T Cable Requirements The Category 5 networking cables that work for 100 BASE-TX connections should also work for 1000 BASE-T, as long as all four-pairs are connected. But, for the most robust connections, you should use cabling that complies with the Category 5e specifications, as described in Addendum 5 to the TIA-568-A standard (ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-5).
Chapter 9 Support and Other Resources Support and Other Resources Accessing HPE Aruba Networking Support HPE Aruba Networking Support https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/ Services HPE Networking Support Portal https://networkingsupport.hpe.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/contact-support/...
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.
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