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Page 1 HPE Aruba Networking 8325H Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide...
Page 2 Copyright Information © Copyright 2025 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP. Open Source Code This product includes code licensed under certain open source licenses which require source compliance. The corresponding source for these components is available upon request. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information and shall expire three years following the date of the final distribution of this product version by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.
Page 3 Notices The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for Hewlett Packard Enterprise products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
Page 4 Contents Contents Contents About this Document Applicable Products Related Publications Introducing the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H Switch Overview Management Ports Console Port RJ45 USB-C Out-of-band Management (OOBM) Port USB-A Aux Port Front of the Switch Network Ports Split Mode for QSFP28 Ports Chassis and Port LEDs on the Front of the Switch Switch Product Label Back of the Switch...
Page 5 Console Cable Pinouts Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Tips Diagnosing with the LEDs LED Patterns for General Switch Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tips Hardware Diagnostic Tests Testing the Switch by Resetting It Checking the Switch LEDs Checking Console Messages Testing Switch-to-Device Network Communications Testing End-to-End Networking Communications Downloading New Switch Software Hewlett Packard Enterprise Customer Support Services Specifications...
Page 6 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.
Page 7 Chapter 2 Introducing the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H Switch Introducing the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H Switch Overview The HPE Aruba Networking 8325H switch is a half-width data center switch that is positioned as a top-of- rack solution connecting servers and storage. It can serve as a leaf-spine (collapsed fabric) networking solution or as a Layer 3 solution for data centers, as well as a campus aggregation core, to build high- performance switched networks.
Page 8 Table 2: Accessories List Rack mount kits (Must be ordered separately to Description mount the switch.) HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 4-post Rack Tray for mounting one or up to two 8325H half-width switch onto Mount Kit (S2T43A) a four-post rack. Aruba X414 1U Universal 4-post Rack Must be paired together with four-post Rack Mount Kit (S2T43A).
Page 9 To use this port, see the Fundamentals Guide for your switch. For more detailed information, refer to the switch software manuals for your switch provided at the HPE Networking Support Portal at https://networkingsupport.hpe.com/downloads. 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.
Page 10 Figure 2 Front of the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 16-port 10/25/40/100Gbps Switch Table 4: Front of the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H (S4B22A, S4B23A, S2T47A, and S2T48A) Switch Label Description QSFP+/QSFP28 ports SFP/SFP+ ports RJ45 console port USB Type-A auxiliary port Out-of-band Management port Switch product label pull tab Lock latch...
Page 11 Network Ports Table 5: Network Ports QSFP28 Product Number Model Name SFP28 Ports SFP+ Ports Ports S4B20A HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 18Y 4C FB 4 F 2 PSU switch S4B21A HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 18Y 4C Ports 19-22 Ports 1-18 Ports 23 BF 4 F 2 PSU switch and 24...
Page 12 Split Mode for QSFP28 Ports QSFP28 ports on the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325H switch series are capable of operating in 'split port' mode using the CLI command: split [<count>] [<speed>] [confirm] parameter specifies the number of child interfaces to activate upon splitting the port. The <count>...
Page 13 Chassis and Port LEDs on the Front of the Switch This section describes the chassis and port LEDs on the front of the switch. Figure 3 Chassis LEDs for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 18-port 25Gbps and 4-port 100Gbps Switch Table 7: Chassis LED Labels for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H (S4B20A, S4B21A, S2T42A, and S2T46A) Switch Label...
Page 14 Figure 4 Chassis LEDs for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 16-port 10/25/40/100Gbps Switch Table 8: Chassis LED Labels for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H (S4B22A, S4B23A, S2T47A, and S2T48A) Switch Label Description QSFP28 port indicator LEDs SFP+ port indicator LEDs Back status indicator LED Unit Identification / Locator LED Global status LED...
Page 15 Switch Product Label The switch product label is an orange-colored tab on the bottom right side of the switch's 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 of the unit.
Page 16 Back of the Switch The back of the switch includes two fixed power supply units and air outlets/inlets. Figure 6 Back of the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H Switch Table 10: Back of the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H (S4B20A, S4B21A, S4B22A, S4B23A, S2T42A, S2T46A, S2T47A, and S2T48A) Switch Labels and Descriptions Label Description...
Page 17 Chassis LEDs on the Back of the Switch The section describes the chassis LEDs on the back of the switch. Figure 7 Chassis LEDs for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H (S4B20A, S4B21A, S4B22A, S4B23A, S2T42A, S2T46A, S2T47A, and S2T48A) Switch Table 11: Chassis LED Labels for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H (S4B20A, S4B21A, S4B22A, S4B23A, S2T42A, S2T46A, S2T47A, and S2T48A) Switch Label...
Page 18 LED Behavior Table 12: Front of the Switch LED Behavior Front Chassis Switch Function LED State Meaning LEDs Behavior QSFP28, SFP28 Displays link Startup On green OS-CX: Default and SFP+ port information SVOS: Default indicator for the port. Normal No valid link. On green Valid link indication.
Page 19 Front Chassis Switch Function LED State Meaning LEDs Behavior Unit Customer Startup On blue SVOS: Default identification/ selectable locator indicator through UI to Normal Normal operation help ID/locate unit. On/Flashing User defined blue Fault No fault defined. implemented Back status Indicates the Startup Flashing green...
Page 20 Switch Features The features of the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H switches include the following: Combinations of fixed QSFP28, SFP28, and SFP+ ports, as described under Network Ports. For a secure environment, all ports are disabled by default. Easy management of the switch through several available interfaces. The following are the available interfaces: Command line interface—A full featured, easy to use, VT-100 terminal interface for out-of- band switch management.
Page 21 Chapter 3 Installing the Switch Installing the Switch This chapter shows how to install the switch. The HPE Aruba Networking 8325H switch requires you to order a rack mount kit for mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch telco rack, or in an equipment cabinet.
Page 22 Installation Precautions To avoid personal injury or product damage when installing your switch, read the installation precautions and guidelines below. For more information, refer to the Installation Precautions and Guidelines section of the Start Here: Installation, Safety, and Regulatory Information guide. Do not mount the switch on a wall, on or under a table, or on or under any other horizontal surface.
Page 23 Installation Procedures To install your switch, complete the following steps: Prepare the Installation Site Mount the Switch 3. (Optional) Install Transceivers Connect the Switch to a Power Source Power-on the Switch and Check the LEDs Power off the Switch Setup for Initial Configuration Connect the Network Cables At this point, your switch is fully installed.
Page 24 Mount the Switch The supported mounting options for the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H switch include: HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 2-post Rack Mount Kit (S2T44A; sold separately) — Includes tray with two-post bracket. HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 4-post Rack Mount Kit (S2T43A; sold separately) Aruba X414 1U Universal 4-post Rack Mount Kit (J9583B) —...
Page 25 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 HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 2-post Rack Mount Kit (S2T44A; sold separately). The mounting brackets must only be attached for mid-mounting the rack-mount tray in a two-post rack. Secure the rack in accordance with the manufacturer’s safety guidelines.
Page 26 Figure 9 Mounting the Tray in a Two-post Rack 3. Install the switch in the tray slots, and secure it in place with the lock latch. To remove the switch, press the lock latch down and pull the switch out. 4.
Page 27 Four-Post Rack Mount Option The HPE Aruba Networking 8325H switch can be mounted in four-post racks and cabinets by using the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 4-post Rack Mount Kit (S2T43A and J9583B; each sold separately). Determine whether you are installing a front-to-back airflow switch or a back-to-front airflow switch, then use the instructions below to attach the mounting brackets and mount the switch.
Page 28 Figure 12 Attaching Four-post Slider to the Switch For safe, reliable installation, only use the black screws provided in the HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 4-post Rack Mount Kit (S2T43A) to attach the slider (J9583B) to the tray. Attach the sliders to the sides of the tray using eight 6-mm M4 black screws. Eight screws per slide.
Page 29 Figure 14 Power Cord Retention Clips Align the prongs of the clips with the insertion holes and push them in firmly till they snap in place. Route the power cord through them to secure it. Only use the power cord retention clips supplied in the kit (5300-2991). The kit (5300-2991) is orderable through HPE Aruba Networking purchasing if replacements are needed.
Page 30 Figure 15 Installing a Transceiver Removing Transceivers Depending on the transceiver, it will have either of the three different release mechanisms mentioned below: A plastic tab on the bottom of the transceiver. A plastic collar around the transceiver. A wire bail. 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.
Page 31 considerations, make sure that devices connected to your SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28 ports are properly configured. At a minimum, make sure the configurations match. Connect the Switch to a Power Source To connect the switch to a power source, complete the following steps: 1.
Page 32 Setup for Initial Configuration You can perform the initial configuration of the switch using one of the following methods: Using Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP): Use ZTP to configure a switch automatically from a remote server. The switch must be in the factory default configuration. If ZTP is to be used, your network administrator or installation site coordinator must provide an RJ45 cable connected to the appropriate network.
Page 33 To Disconnect: Press the small tab on the plug and pull the plug out of the port. Figure 17 Connecting an RJ45 Cable Connecting Cables to Transceivers If you have any transceivers installed in the switch, the type of network connections you will need to use depends on the type of transceivers installed.
Page 34 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...
Page 35 Connect to a Console Port To connect a console to the switch, complete the following steps: 1. Connect the PC or terminal to the switch’s Console Port using a console cable (JL448A; sold separately). Figure 19 Connecting a Console Cable 2.
Page 36 Console Cable Pinouts The HPE Aruba Networking X2C2 RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable (JL448A) has an RJ45 plug on one end and a DB-9 female connector on the other end. Figure 20 RJ45 to DB9 Pinouts The following table describes the mapping of the RJ45 to DB9 pins. Table 14: Mapping of the RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable DB9 Signals RJ45 Signals (Signal Reference from...
Page 37 Chapter 5 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 IMC, the SNMP-based network management tool, or HPE Aruba Networking AirWave.
Page 38 Diagnosing with the LEDs If possible, check the switch Logs and status information to find more detailed information for LED error indications. LED Patterns for General Switch Troubleshooting 1. Check in the following table for the LED pattern you see on your switch. 2.
Page 39 Diagnostic Tips The following table describes the diagnostic tips. Table 16: Diagnostic Tips Problem Solution Both switch power supplies Verify the power source works by plugging another are not plugged into an device into the outlet, try plugging the power supplies active power source.
Page 40 Problem Solution To get assistance, call your HPE Aruba Networking authorized network reseller, or use the electronic support services from HPE Aruba Networking. The port is not able to Try the following procedures: establish link. For the indicated port, verify that both ends of the cabling, at the switch and the connected device, are connected properly.
Page 41 Problem Solution Other switch features that may affect the port operation include VLANs, IGMP, and VSX. Use the switch console to see how the port is configured for these features. Also ensure, that the device at the other end of the connection is indicating a good link to the switch.
Page 42 Checking Console Messages Useful diagnostic messages may be displayed on the console screen when the switch is reset. Connect a PC running a VT-100 terminal emulator program to the switch’s Console Port and configure it to run at 115200 baud, and with the other terminal communication settings shown in Connect the Network Cables.
Page 43 Chapter 6 Specifications Specifications This section lists specifications for the 8325H switch series. Physical The following table describes the physical specifications of the switch. Table 17: Physical Specifications Dimensions (W x Model Description Weight D x H) HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 18p SFP28 25G 4p S4B20A 13.08 lb QSFP28 100G Front-to-Back 4 Fans 2 PSU Switch...
Page 44 Electrical The following table describes the electrical specifications of the switch. Table 18: Electrical Specifications Nominal Model Maximum Current Frequency Range Voltage HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 18p SFP28 25G 4p QSFP28 100G Front-to- Back 4 Fans 2 PSU Switch (S4B20A) HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 18p SFP28 25G 4p QSFP28 100G Back-to- Front 4 Fans 2 PSU Switch (S4B21A)
Page 45 Power Cords HPE Aruba Networking includes the power cord intended for use with your HPE Aruba Networking switch and power supply. Different countries/regions may require different power cords. For a list of the power cords that apply to your switch, see Included Parts.
Page 46 Power Consumption The following table describes the power consumption specifications of the switch. Table 19: Power Consumption Specifications Switch Model Power Consumption HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 18p SFP28 25G 4p QSFP28 100G Front- 100% Traffic Rate: 340W to-Back 4 Fans 2 PSU Switch (S4B20A) Typical: 123W HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 18p SFP28 25G 4p QSFP28 100G Back- Idle: 100W...
Page 47 Battery Statements Where a battery incorporated by HPE is too small to bear the CE marking, it conforms with applicable requirements. These switches use a lithium battery. Do not attempt to replace the battery. Return the switch to HPE Aruba Networking for battery replacement. The only indicator of battery failure is the failure of the switch's internal clock to keep the correct time across a reboot or power cycle.
Page 48 Environmental Specifications The following table describes the environmental specifications of the switch. Table 20: Environmental Specifications HPE Aruba Networking 8325H Switches Operating temperature* Front-to-Back airflow: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) at sea level Back-to-Front airflow: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) at sea level Derate -1°C for every 1,000 ft to 10,000 ft (300 m to 3.0 Non-operating temperature...
Page 49 Acoustics The following table describes the typical operating acoustic specifications of the switch. Table 21: Acoustic Specifications Switch Model Acoustics HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 18p SFP28 25G 4p QSFP28 100G Front-to-Back 4 Fans 2 PSU Switch (S4B20A) HPE Aruba Networking 8325H 18p SFP28 25G 4p F2B LpAm (Bystander) = 41.4 dB;...
Page 50 ICES-003 Class A 2020 Issue 7 VCCI-32:2016 Class A AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015 +AMD:2020 Class A CNS 15936 RoHS EN 63000:2018 Connectivity Standards See the latest Transceiver Guide for your HPE Aruba Networking 8325H series switch at the HPE Support Portal. Specifications...
Page 51 Chapter 7 Support and Other Resources Support and Other Resources Accessing HPE Aruba Networking Support HPE Aruba Networking Support Services https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/ HPE Networking Support Portal https://networkingsupport.hpe.com North America telephone 1-800-943-4526 (US & Canada Toll-Free Number) International telephone https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/contact-support/ Be sure to collect the following information before contacting Support: Technical support registration number (if applicable) Product name, model or version, and serial number Operating system name and version...
Page 52 If you are unable to find your product in the HPE Networking 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 using the link below: https://support.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/aae/home/...

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