Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for HPE Aruba CX 9300 Series
Summary of Contents for HPE Aruba CX 9300 Series
- Page 1 Aruba 9300-32D Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide Published: June 2022 Edition: 1...
- Page 2 Copyright Information © Copyright 2023 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP. Open Source Code This product includes code licensed under the GNU General Public License, the GNU Lesser General Public License, and/or certain other open source licenses. A complete machine-readable copy of the source code corresponding to such code is available upon request.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Contents About this Document Applicable Products Related Publications Introducing the Switches Overview Front of the Switches Network Ports Split Mode (QSFP-DD) Management Ports Console Port Out-of-band Management (OOBM) Port USB-A Aux Port Chassis and Port LEDs on the front of the switch LED Behavior Switch Product Label Back of the Switch... - Page 4 Initial Configuration with an Out-of-Band Serial Connection Terminal Configuration Connect to a Console Port Console Cable Pinout RJ-45 to DB-9 pinouts Replacing Components Replacing a Power Supply Replacing a Fan Tray 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...
-
Page 5: About This Document
Chapter 2 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 6: Introducing The Switches
Chapter 1 Introducing the Switches Introducing the Switches The Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series is a next-generation 25.6Tbps, 1U fixed configuration switch supporting 32-ports of 100/200/400GbE. The switch is an ideal solution for flexible, cost-effective, high-density 400GbE connectivity server, storage, and intra-fabric connectivity. This chapter describes these switches with the following information: Front of switches: Network ports... -
Page 7: Network Ports
* R9B63A ARUBA 100G QSFP28 LC FR1 2KM SMF XCVR 200G R9B53A Aruba 400G Q-DD to 2xQSFP56 200G 7m AOC * connect to HPE Server Adapters that are 200G QSFP56 100G R9B58A 200G QDD to 2xQSFP28 100G 7m AOC Introducing the Switches... -
Page 8: Management Ports
RJ-45 serial cable (not supplied). A DB9-to-RJ-45 console cable can be ordered from HPE: JL448A, Aruba X2C2 RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable or R9G48A Aruba USB-A to RJ45 PC-to-Switch Cable; R9J32A Aruba USB-A to USB-C PC-to-Switch Cable ; R9J33A Aruba USB-C to USB-C PC- to-Switch Cable. -
Page 9: Usb-A Aux Port
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. For more information, see the Fundamentals Guide for your switch. USB-A Aux Port The USB-A port is used for file management, downloading switch software or use of Aruba accessories. This port uses a USB Type-A connector. - Page 10 Switch LEDs Function LED State Meaning Behavior Displays Startup On Green QSFP-DD port OS-CX: Default Link indicator SVOS: Default information for the port. Normal No valid link Normal On Green Valid link indication Fault FLASH Amber blinks Fault with Global Status LED. QSFP-DD port Displays Startup...
- Page 11 Switch LEDs Function LED State Meaning Behavior PSUs OK Fault FLASH Amber OS-CX: Fault Indicates Power supply, Fan tray or Port fault by FLASHING with faulted device. Can also blink alone to indicate thermal or endurance issues. See Event Logs for more detail on all faults.
-
Page 12: Switch Product Label
Switch LEDs Function LED State Meaning Behavior Fault Flash Amber Fan fault, fan has misconfiguration of air flow, or fan is missing. PSU Module Indicates Normal On Green Normal operation indicator status of operation module. Fault Flash Green PSU FW upgrade in progress. PSU fan faults, no AC to both PSU, PSU in protection mode or system did not send PSOK. -
Page 13: Power Supplies
Figure 1 Fans and power supplies on the back of the switch Label Description Power Supply 1 Fan Tray 1 Fan Tray 2 Fan Tray 3 Fan Tray 4 Fan Tray 5 Fan Tray 6 Power Supply 2 Power Supply vents Figure 2 LEDs and components on the back of the switch Label Description... - Page 14 WARNING: 9300-32D PSUs can use High Line or Low Line. However, using a Low Line source limits the supported optical QSFP-DD transceivers only to 8. Attempting to use more than 8 QSFP-DD transceivers can cause the 9300-32D to reboot, after getting in a brown-out condition. The 9300-32D may continue to experience a reboot loop until adequate power is provided to its PSUs, or when the PSU uses High Line.
-
Page 15: Power Supply Instructions
(R8Z99A) Aruba 9300 1500W 100-240VAC Front-to-Back AC Power Supply (R9A00A) Aruba 9300 1500W 100-240VAC Back-to-Front AC Power Supply Power Supply Instructions For indoor use only. The switch, AC power cord and all connected cables are not designed for outdoor use. During installation, ensure that the AC power cord is NOT connected to the power supply being installed. -
Page 16: Power Supply Status Led
For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at http://www.hpe.com/support/Safety- Compliance-EnterpriseProducts Brazil Statement Este equipamento deve ser conectado obrigatoriamente em tomada de rede de energia elétrica que possua aterramento (três pinos), conforme a Norma NBR ABNT 5410, visando a segurança dos usuários contra choques elétricos.) - Page 17 (R8Z99A) Aruba 9300 Front-to-Back Fan (R9A00A) Aruba 9300 Back-to-Front Fan In the event of a single fan tray missing, misconfigured airflow direction, and/or faulted fans, the switch will try to maintain adequate cooling by increasing fan speeds and/or disabling misconfigured devices. If adequate cooling cannot be maintained, the switch will reboot and assess cooling capabilities.
-
Page 18: Fan Tray Status Led
The switch can tolerate the failure of a single fan tray while maintaining a safe operating temperature. The switch may continue to operate with one failed fan tray. If the switch reaches a critical temperature condition, the switch will shut down. For best operation, the failed fan tray should be replaced as soon as possible. -
Page 19: Installing The Switch
Chapter 2 Installing the switch Installing the switch The following sections show how to install the switch. For mounting options, see Mount the Switch on page or contact your Aruba representative or Aruba authorized reseller. Included Parts The 9300-32D switch is shipped with the following components: Documentation kit JL482C, Aruba Universal 2-Post Rack Mount Kit USB Bluetooth adapter: Enables you to configure your switch from a mobile device. -
Page 20: Installation Precautions And Guidelines
Prepare the Installation Site on page 21 Install Power Supplies on page 21 Install Fan Trays on page 22 Power-on the switch and check LEDs on page 23 Power off the switch on page 23 Mount the Switch on page 23 Install Transceivers on page 31 (optional) Connect the Switch to a Power Source on page 32... -
Page 21: Prepare The Installation Site
WARNING Do not ship any switch in a rack without checking for restrictions in the latest Aruba Installation and Getting Started Guide. Otherwise, you may void the switch warranty. Ensure the power source circuits are properly grounded, then connect the switch to the power source by using the power cord supplied with the switch. -
Page 22: Install Fan Trays
Skip this step if two power supplies are already installed in the switch If two power supplies are not already installed in the switch, install power supplies in both slots before proceeding. Air flow direction for all power supplies and fans must match 1. -
Page 23: Power-On The Switch And Check Leds
Figure 1 Installing a fan tray Power-on the switch and check LEDs Prerequisites The switch does not contain a power on/off switch. It is turned on by connecting the AC power cord to the switch and an AC power source. Check LEDs for proper switch operation. - Page 24 For safe operation, please review the mounting precautions in Installation Precautions and Guidelines, before mounting a switch. The 12-24 screws supplied with the two-post rack mount kit are the correct threading for standard EIA/TIA 2-post racks. If installing the switch in an equipment cabinet such as a server cabinet, plan which holes you will be using and use the clips and screws that came with the cabinet in place of the 12-24 screws that are supplied with the two-post rack mount kit.
-
Page 25: Four-Post Rack Mount Option
4. Hold the switch with attached brackets up to the 2-post rack to align bracket holes with rack holes, then insert and tighten the four 12-24 screws, attaching the brackets to the rack. For safe reliable installation, only use the screws provided in the accessory kit to attach the mounting brackets to the switch. - Page 26 For safe operation, please read the mounting precautions in Installation Precautions and Guidelines on page before mounting a switch. The rack rails are intended for ease of installation only, do not use rails to support the switch in any extended position.
- Page 27 For safe, reliable installation, only use the screws provided in the accessory kit to attach the mounting brackets to the switch. 4. Using eight mounting clips supplied with the rack, install two clips onto each rack column in the selected rack unit position. 5.
- Page 28 7. Lock the position of the rear post bracket ears using the included position-locking screws. Back-to-Front Airflow configuration 1. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove all sixteen 6-mm M4 screws shown below and retain the screws for the following step. Installing the switch...
- Page 29 2. Attach the front-post and rear-post rack mount brackets to the switch with eight of the removed screws. For safe, reliable installation, only use the screws provided in the accessory kit to attach the mounting brackets to the switch. 3. Ensure the brackets are mounted in the position shown below. 4.
- Page 30 6. Mount the chassis and secure the front post brackets to the front posts using four screws included with the rack. 7. Lock the position of the rear post bracket ears using the included position-locking screws. Installing the switch...
-
Page 31: Install Transceivers
Install Transceivers Hold the transceiver by its sides and gently insert it into the switch until it clicks into place. When a transceiver is inserted, the switch will authenticate it. This will typically take 1-3 seconds, with the worst case being 5 seconds. -
Page 32: Connect The Switch To A Power Source
Figure 1 Installing a transceiver to a QSFP-DD port Connect the Switch to a Power Source 1. If two power supplies are not already installed in the switch, see Install Power Supplies on page 2. Plug the included power cord into the power supply’s power connector and into a nearby AC power source. -
Page 33: Connect Network Cables
Using an out-of-band serial console: Use a workstation configured with suitable VT-100 terminal emulation software and connect the workstation to the switch’s RJ-45 Console Port. A DB9-to-RJ-45 console cable can be ordered from HPE: JL448A, Aruba X2C2 RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable. For more information about this method see Initial Configuration with an Out-of-Band Serial Connection. - Page 34 For transceiver ports, and in general for all the switch ports, a network cable from an active network device is connected to the port. If the port LED does not come on when the network cable is connected to the port, Diagnosing with the LEDs in the Troubleshooting chapter.
-
Page 35: Initial Configuration With An Out-Of-Band Serial Connection
Chapter 3 Initial Configuration with an Out-of- Band Serial Connection Initial Configuration with an Out-of-Band Serial Connection Terminal Configuration To connect a console to the switch, 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 these settings: A baud rate of 115200. -
Page 36: Rj-45 To Db-9 Pinouts
RJ-45 to DB-9 pinouts DB-9 Signals (Sig- RJ-45 Signals (Signal reference from RJ-45 Pin DB9 Pin nal reference chassis) from PC Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved No connection Initial Configuration with an Out-of-Band Serial Connection... -
Page 37: Replacing Components
Chapter 4 Replacing Components Replacing Components This chapter describes how to remove and install the following components: Power supply Fan tray The power supplies and fan trays are hot swappable. You do not need to power off the switch before installing or replacing a power supply or fan tray. -
Page 38: Replacing A Fan Tray
Figure 1 Replacing a failed power supply Label Description Release Lever Power supply pull handle 3. Insert the new power supply. Slide it all the way in until the locking mechanism clicks into place. Figure 2 Inserting a power supply into the bay 4. - Page 39 redundancy, a failed fan tray should be replaced as soon as possible. The Fan LED, Global Status LED and Fan tray LED will FLASH amber, indicating a fan tray has failed. The Aruba 9300-32D switch is not compatible with fan trays from other Aruba hardware platforms. After removing a fan tray, wait at least five seconds before inserting a replacement fan tray in the same slot.
- Page 40 Replacing Components...
-
Page 41: Troubleshooting
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, Aruba Central, or Aruba AirWave. -
Page 42: Led Patterns For General Switch Troubleshooting
LED Patterns for General Switch Troubleshooting 1. Check in the table for the LED pattern you see on your switch. 2. Refer to the corresponding diagnostic tip on the next few pages. Global Status PS1, PS2, Fan tray Diagnostic PSU1/PSU2 LEDs Port LED Fan LED Off with power cords... - Page 43 Problem Solution If the PS1/PS2 LED is still not on, verify the AC power source works by plugging another device into the outlet, try plugging the switch into a different outlet, or try a different power cord. The PSU with the LED off has Try power cycling the PSU or removing and re-inserting the PSU.
-
Page 44: Hardware Diagnostic Tests
Problem Solution Verify you have used the correct cable type for the connection: For fiber-optic connections, verify the transmit port on the switch is connected to the receive port on the connected device, and the switch receive port is connected to the transmit port on the connected device. -
Page 45: Checking The Switch Leds
Unplug and plug in the power cord (power cycling). Wait a minimum of five seconds after unplugging, before plugging the power cord back in. Reboot the switch through the CLI with the boot system command. Power cycling the switch causes the switch to reset. The reset process also causes any network traffic counters and the System Up Time timer to reset to zero. -
Page 46: Specifications
Chapter 6 Specifications Specifications Physical Item Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight R9A29A Aruba 9300-32D 32 17.26 x 23.23 x 1.71 in (43.84 x 59.0 x 4.35 cm) 26.12 lb 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ (11.85 kg) Front-to-Back 6 Fan 2 AC PSU Bundle R9A30A Aruba 9300-32D 32 17.26 x 23.23 x 1.71 in (43.84 x 59.0 x 4.35 cm) 26.12 lb... -
Page 47: Power Cords
Power supplies automatically adjust to any voltage between 100-240 volts and either 50 or 60 Hz. Power Cords Aruba includes the power cord intended for use with your Aruba switch and power supply. Different countries/regions may require different power cords. For a list of the power cords that apply to your switch, Included Parts. -
Page 48: Acoustics
EN IEC 63000:2018 Safety and Regulatory Information For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at http://www.hpe.com/support/Safety- Compliance-EnterpriseProducts. Aruba 9300-32D Switch Series | Installation and Getting Started Guide... -
Page 49: Connectivity Standards
Safety-EU EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 + A2:2013 EN 62368-1:2014 +A11:2017 EN 62368-1:2018+A11:2020 Safety-Worldwide IEC 60950-1:2005 (Second Edition) + Am 1:2009 + Am 2: 2013 IEC 62368- 1:2014 (Second Edition) IEC 62368-1:2018 (Third Edition) North American UL 62368-1 2nd Ed. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1-14 BS/EN 55032:2015/CISPR 32, Class A FCC CFR 47 Part 15: 2018, Class A ICES-003, Class A... -
Page 50: Support And Other Resources
Chapter 7 Support and other resources Support and other resources Accessing Aruba Support Aruba Support https://www.arubanetworks.com/support- Services services/ Aruba Support Portal https://asp.arubanetworks.com/ North America 1-800-943-4526 (US & Canada Toll-Free telephone 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... -
Page 51: Aruba Support Portal
Documentation Feedback (docsfeedback- switching@hpe.com). When submitting your feedback, include the document title, part number, edition, and publication date located on the front cover of the document. For online help content, include the product name, product version, help edition, and publication date located on the legal notices page.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Aruba CX 9300 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers