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Chapter 2 Contents Contents Contents About this document Applicable products Related publications Introducing the switches Front of the switches Back of the switches Switch features Installing the switch Shipping the switch in a rack Included parts Installation procedures for 6300 switches SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 installation notes Sample network topologies Getting started with switch configuration...
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Start Here: Installation, Safety, and Regulatory Information for the HPE Aruba Networking 6300F/M Switches and Accessories Start Here: Installation, Safety, and Regulatory Information for the HPE Aruba Networking Modular Power Supplies Start Here: Installation, Safety, and Regulatory Information for the HPE Aruba Networking DC Modular Power Supplies AOS-CX software manuals AOS-CX Power Over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) Planning and Implementation Guide...
Chapter 2 Introducing the switches Introducing the switches HPE Aruba Networking multiport switches are store-and-forward devices offering low latency for high-speed networking. Certain switch models also support Power over Ethernet (PoE) technologies and full network management capabilities. This chapter describes these switches with the following information: Front of the switches: Network ports Management ports...
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Figure 1 Front of all the 6300 Switches Introducing the switches |...
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Figure 2 Example of 6300 Switch: JL658A, JL659A, JL660A, JL661A, JL662A, JL663A, JL664A, JL665A, JL666A, JL667A, JL668A Table 2: 6300 Switches: Labels and Description Label Description Switch Port LEDs Back Module status LED PoE LED Speed LED Stk LED Reset button Unit Identification LED Global Status LED SFP56 ports...
Table 3: 6300 Switches: Labels and Description Label Description Switch Port LEDs Back Module status LED PoE LED Speed LED Stk LED Reset button Unit Identification LED Global Status LED SFP56 ports USB-C Console LED Mode button RJ-45 console port USB/auxiliary port PoE Mode LED is present only on switch models that support PoE.
There is a single serial console port on the switch, using a USB Type-C connector. This port is used to connect a console to the switch. Use a common USB to USB-C cable (must be data capable). A USB-A Bluetooth adapter (separately orderable, SKU# S1H23A) is available to provide an alternative way of managing and configuring your switch using a mobile app.
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Figure 4 Switch and port LEDs for JL658A, JL659A, JL660A, JL661A, JL662A, JL663A, JL664A, JL665A, JL666A, JL667A, JL668A, and JL762A Table 5: Switch and Port LEDs: Labels and Description Label Description Switch port LEDs Back Module status LED Speed mode selected LED Stk LED Reset button UID (Unit Identification)
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Label Description Speed mode selected LED Stk LED S Reset button UID (Unit Identification) Global Status LED Mode select button OOBM port LED Table 7: Front Panel LED Behavior Switch LEDs Function State Meaning Back LED Status of modular components On - Green Normal installed in the back of the...
Switch LEDs Function State Meaning UID LED Locator LED User configured the located LED : OFF On/Flash Blue (for User configured the locator 30 min) LED: On/Flash Global Status Overall status of the product Flash - Green Self-test in progress during Indicator LED UBOOT and SVOS On - Green...
The state of the switch port LEDs is controlled by the LED Mode select button. The current view mode is indicated by the mode LEDs next to the button. To step from one view mode to the next, press the button to cycle through the different modes.
Fan Condition Fan Speed Fan Redundancy Shutdown 2 fans fault Not supported Upon detection, system will be shut down in 3 minutes or component hits thermal limit System with no fan tray Missing both fan Not supported Upon detection, system will be tray/all fans faulted shut down in 3 minutes or component hits thermal limit.
HPE Aruba Networking X372 54VDC 1600W 110-240VAC Power Supply (JL670A): A 1600 watt (high-line only) power supply for applicable PoE switches. Offers up to 1440 watts of PoE power, and is keyed so that it will not fit into the power supply slots of non-PoE HPE Aruba Networking switches. HPE Aruba Networking 6300M 1050W 36-72VDC PSU (JL758A): A 1050 watt power supply used for 6300M PoE switches.
JL661A Aruba 6300M 24G Class 4 PoE and 4-port SFP56 Switch JL662A Up to 30W Aruba 6300F 48G Class 4 PoE and 4-port SFP56 Switch JL665A Aruba 6300F 24G Class 4 PoE and 4-port SFP56 Switch JL666A HPE Aruba Networking 6300F/M Switch Series | Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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HPE Aruba Networking 6300F/M switch PoE per port Standard Aruba 6300M 48 HPE Smart Rate Class 6 PoE Up to 60W IEEE 802.3bt 100M/1G/2.5G/5G Switch IEEE 802.3af/at** JL659A Aruba 6300M 24 HPE Smart Rate Class 6 PoE 100M/1G/2.5/G5G Switch JL660A HPE Aruba Networking 6300M 48SR10 Class 8 PoE IEEE 802.3bt 4p100G Switch IEEE 802.3af/at**...
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Aruba Activate: Cloud-based service that provides inventory control and facilitates Zero Touch Provisioning. Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager: Network policy management software for wired and wireless network devices that provide on-boarding and role-based control/security. Aruba Central: Network management software cloud platform. It offers IT organizations a simple, secure, and cost-effective way to manage and monitor HPE Aruba Networking switches and HPE Aruba Networking instant wireless APs.
Chapter 3 Installing the switch Installing the switch The following sections shows how to install the switch. The switches come with an accessory kit that includes the brackets for mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch telco rack or in an equipment cabinet. Also included are rubber feet that can be attached so the switch can be securely positioned on a horizontal surface.
4. Connect power to the switch and wait for the health LED to turn green after the switch passes the self-test, then remove power from the switch. 5. Mount the switch. Mounting restrictions apply. See the "Warning" under "Installation precautions and guidelines". 6.
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 current switch requirements. In addition, be sure to use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country/region.
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Figure 9 Air Flow Direction of the 6300 Switches (except JL762A) Figure 10 Air flow Direction of the JL762A Switch Install a power supply or a second power supply for modular switches 1. Remove the power supply blank. HPE Aruba Networking 6300F/M Switch Series | Installation and Getting Started Guide...
2. Insert the power supply. 3. Place the unit inside the rack, making sure the PSU is properly and fully inserted into the switch with the latch locked into place. AC power supply 1. Use the supplied AC cable for the power supply and the 6300M switch being installed. 2.
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When using a DC power supply, the unit should be installed in a restricted access location. Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Ensure that the DC cable is disconnected from the DC power source before proceeding with the installation. 1.
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3. Remove the transparent protective cover from the DC input connector of the power supply and set it aside. 4. Install the Ground, +DC, and -DC wires, making sure there is a three-inch gap (1 in below illustration) below the unit for the DC cable. Fasten the Green wire to the Screw Terminal marked with on the power supply.
6. Reinstall the transparent protective cover on the DC input connector of the power supply. 7. Connect the other end of the DC cable to a DC source following the correct polarity. Do not move the unit with the power supply after the DC cables are installed. Do not remove the DC power supply from the unit with the DC cable installed or the DC source turned on.
Check the LEDs on the switch to make sure the switch is on and operating. When the switch is powered on, it performs its diagnostic self-test and initialization. This boot process, depending on switch model and configuration, takes approximately 1-2 minutes to complete.
2. Position the switch with the top panel up on the selected horizontal surface. Ensure that the power cord and network cables at switch mounting location will not create a tripping hazard. Avoid blocking any ventilation openings on the sides, rear, or front of the switch. Mounting the switch in a two-post rack Before you begin, prepare your network data cables (not included) for connecting the switch to the network.
The four-post rack mount for the switches requires the optional J9583A HPE X410 Universal Rack Mounting Kit. To use this kit to mount a switch, see the installation instructions provided with the kit. Connect the switch to a power source For AC power supplies: Plug the included power cord into the power connector on the switch and into a nearby AC power source.
Connect network cables from network devices or your patch panels to the fixed RJ-45 ports and to any installed transceivers. Connect network cables to the RJ-45 data ports and to any optional transceivers installed on the switch front panel. SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 installation notes When selecting a fiber SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 device, make sure it can function at a maximum temperature that is not less than the recommended maximum operational temperature of the product.
See the Transceiver Guide. See the supported transceivers information in the Data Sheet for your switch model. Hot swapping SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceivers Supported SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceivers that you can install in your HPE Aruba Networking switch can be “hot swapped”– removed and installed while the switch is receiving power. However, disconnect the network cables from the SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceivers before hot-swapping them.
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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. Figure 12 Example as a Segment Switch The switch also works well as a segment switch. That is, with its high performance, it can be used for interconnecting network segments.
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Figure 13 Example as a Segment Switch Implementing PoE Figure 14 Example of Connecting to a Backbone Switch For example, you can use an backbone switch to interconnect each of your smaller work group switches to form a larger network. All devices in this network can communicate with each other and also with the campus backbone. Depending on your bandwidth needs, the links between switches can run at 1G/10G/25G/50G, and use copper or fiber cabling with the appropriate SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 transceivers.
Chapter 4 Getting started with switch configuration Getting started with switch configuration This chapter is a guide for using the console Switch Setup screen to quickly assign an IP address and subnet mask to the switch. You can also set a Manager password and, optionally, configure other basic features. For more information on using the switch console, see the Fundamentals Guide for your switch model.
Chapter 5 Replacing components Replacing components This chapter describes how to remove and install the following components in the HPE Aruba Networking 6300M Switch Series: Power supply Fan tray There are no user-replaceable parts on the HPE Aruba Networking 6300F Switch Series. The 6300M switches and their components are sensitive to static discharge.
1. Loosen the T10 screws by turning counter clockwise. 2. Grasping the pull handle of the failed fan, remove the component. 3. Insert the new fan by sliding the component all the way. 4. Tighten the T10 screws by turning them clockwise. Replacing the power supply If the switch is configured with redundant power supplies, the switch will not suffer any loss of traffic or performance if one power supply fails.
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Unplugging the DC power supply when the PSU is powered on is not supported. AC power supply 1. Remove the AC power cable from the connector on the failed power supply. 2. Grasping the handle of the failed power supply, release the locking mechanism by squeezing the latch handle while removing the failed power supply.
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3. Insert the new power supply. Slide it in all the way in until the locking mechanism locks. DC power supply 1. Switch off the DC source and remove the DC cable from the DC source. 2. Remove the transparent protective cover from the DC input connector on the DC power supply. Unfasten the DC cable from the DC power supply.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 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. Included are the console interface and the built-in web browser interface. Basic troubleshooting tips Most problems are caused by the following situations.
tree, GVRP, LACP, and other features may put the port in a blocking state. Use the switch console to determine the port configuration and verify that there is not an improper or undesired configuration of any of the switch features that may be affecting the port. Diagnosing with the LEDs Table 13: Front Panel LED Behavior Switch LEDs...
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Switch LEDs Function State Meaning UID LED User-configurable LED User defined the located LED : OFF On/Flash Blue (for User defined the 30 min) locator LED: On/Flash Global Status Overall status of the product Flash - Green Self-test in progress Indicator LED during UBOOT and SVOS...
Switch LEDs Function State/Mode Meaning PSU Status Status of power supply On Green Normal Indicator LED No power, PSU has invalid AC or DC input or invalid DC output Slow Flash - Green Power supply has faulted or warning Diagnostic Tips Problem Solution The switch is not plugged into...
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Problem Solution One or more of the switch Try disconnecting power from the switch and wait a cooling fans may have failed. few moments. Then reconnect the power to the switch and check the LEDs again. If the error indication reoccurs, one or more of the fans has failed.
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Problem Solution cabling complies with the IEEE 802.3ab standard. Install the cable according to the ANSI/TIA/EIA- 568-A-5 specifications. Ensure that cable testing complies with the stated limitations for Attenuation, Near-End Crosstalk, Far-End Crosstalk, Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT), Multiple Disturber ELFEXT, and Return Loss.
Problem Solution whether the port is put into a “blocking” state. For software troubleshooting tips, see the chapter “Troubleshooting” in the Management and Configuration Guide for your switch at https://www.hpe.com/networking/support. A redundant power supply has At least one power supply must be operating properly. experienced a fault.
Unplug and plug in the power cord (power cycling). Press the Reset button on the front of the switch. Reboot the switch via the management console’s boot system command. Power cycling the switch and pressing the Reset button both cause the switch to perform its power-on self test, which almost always will resolve any temporary operational problems.
As part of your troubleshooting process on the switch, it may become necessary to return the switch configuration to the factory default settings. This process momentarily interrupts the switch operation, clears any passwords, clears the console event log, resets the network counters to zero, performs a complete self-test, and reboots the switch into its factory default configuration, including deleting the IP address, if one is configured.
Specifications Physical and environmental Switch Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight Aruba 6300F 48-port 1GbE PoE+ and 4-port 17.4" x 12.9" x 1.73" 11.24 lb (5.1 kg) SFP56 Switch (JL665A) (44.2 x 32.7 x 4.4 cm) Aruba 6300F 24-port 1GbE PoE+ and 4-port 10.91 lb (4.95 kg)
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Switch Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight HPE ANW 6300M 24SR10 CL6 PoE 2p50G 17.4" x 15.2" x 1.73" 11.60 lb (5.26 kg) 2p25G SW (R8S89A) (44.2 x 38.5 x 4.4 cm) HPE ANW 6300M 48SR5 CL8 PoE 2p50G 12.08 lb (5.48 kg) 2p25G SW (R8S90A) HPE ANW 6300M 48SR5 CL8/CL6 2p50G...
6300M (JL658A, JL659A, JL660A, 6300F (JL665A, JL666A, JL667A, JL661A, JL662A, JL663A, JL664A, JL668A) JL762A,S0G03A, S0E91A, S0X44A) Operating relative 5% to 95% @ 104°F (40°C) non-condensing 5% to 95% @ 104°F (40°C) non-condensing humidity Non-operating -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) up to 15000 -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) up to 15000 temperature Non-operating...
Chapter 8 Cabling and technology information Cabling and technology information This section includes switch connector information and network cable information for cables used with the HPE Aruba Networking switches. Incorrectly wired cabling is a common cause of problems for LAN communications. HPE Aruba Networking recommends that you work with a qualified LAN cable installer for assistance with your cabling requirements.
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Table 21: Cabling Specifications Twisted-pair copper 10 Mbps Operation Category 3, 4 or 5, 100-ohm unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable, complying with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T specifications. 100 Mbps Category 5, 100-ohm UTP, or STP cable, complying Operation with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX specifications.
The 2.5 Gb/s Smart Rate operates on cable installations that are designed to support 1000BASE-T operation. The cabling installation must meet the 1000BASE-T link segment characteristics described in IEEE 802.3-2012. The installation must also meet the Category 5e or Class D limits described in the ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 standards, respectively.
between the fiber-optic port in your switch and your multimode fiber-optic network cabling, at both ends of the network link. The patch cord consists of a short length of single mode fiber cable coupled to graded-index multimode fiber cable on the transmit side, and only multimode cable on the receive side. The section of single mode fiber is connected in such a way that it minimizes the effects of the differential mode delay in the multimode cable.
Figure 16 Cable Diagram Pins 1 and 2 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 1 and 2 on connector “B”. Pins 3 and 6 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 3 and 6 on connector “B”. Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used in this application, although they may be wired in the cable.
Figure 17 Cable Diagram Pins 1 and 2 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 1 and 2 on connector “B”. Pins 3 and 6 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 3 and 6 on connector “B”. Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used in this application, although they may be wired in the cable.
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Figure 18 Cable Diagram Pins 1 and 2 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 1 and 2 on connector “B”. Pins 3 and 6 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 3 and 6 on connector “B”. Pins 4 and 5 on connector “A”...
Chapter 9 Support and Other Resources Support and Other Resources Access HPE Aruba Networking support and updates, and view warranty and regulatory information Accessing HPE Networking Support HPE Aruba Networking Support Services https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/ HPE Networking 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)
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