Aruba Networks S2500 Series User manual

Aruba S2500 Series
Mobility Access Switch
Installation Guide

www.arubanetworks.com
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Sunnyvale, California 94089
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Networks®, the registered Aruba the Mobile Edge Company logo, Aruba Mobility Management System®, Mobile Edge Architecture®,
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Open Source Code
Certain Aruba products include Open Source software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU
General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), or other Open Source Licenses. The Open Source code used
can be found at this site:
http://www.arubanetworks.com/open_source
Legal Notice
The use of Aruba Networks, Inc. switching platforms and software, by all individuals or corporations, to terminate other vendors’ VPN
client devices constitutes complete acceptance of liability by that individual or corporation for this action and indemnifies, in full, Aruba
Networks, Inc. from any and all legal actions that might be taken against it with respect to infringement of copyright on behalf of those
vendors.
Warranty
Mobility access switch products (S2500) are covered by the Aruba Networks Limited Lifetime Warranty. For the life of the product,
defined as up to five years after Aruba announces the product’s end of sale, Aruba warrants that the products will substantially conform to
the documentation. This warranty is non-transferable except in the case of a change of control. For more details on the warranty terms
and exclusions, see www.arubanetworks.com

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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................... 5
Guide Overview .....................................................................................................5
Related Documentation.........................................................................................5
Contacting Support ..............................................................................................6
Chapter 1 S2500 Mobility Access Switch................................................................ 7
Package Checklist.................................................................................................7
Front Panel ............................................................................................................8
10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports............................................................................9
Port LEDs................................................................................................10
Management/Status LED Indicators .............................................................10
LCD Panel .....................................................................................................12
Disabling the LCD Screen ......................................................................14
10GBASE-X Port...........................................................................................14
10GBASE-X Port LEDs .................................................................................15
Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................16
Management Port .........................................................................................16
Mini USB Console Connector.......................................................................17
Console Port .................................................................................................17
USB Interface................................................................................................18
SHUTDOWN LED..........................................................................................19
Power Supply................................................................................................19
Monitoring...............................................................................................19
PoE .........................................................................................................20
PoE Priority.............................................................................................20
SFP and SFP+ Modules ......................................................................................20
Direct Attach Cables............................................................................................21
Chapter 2 Installation.............................................................................................. 23
Precautions..........................................................................................................23
Selecting a Location............................................................................................24
Two-Point Rack Mounting...................................................................................25
Required Tools and Equipment ....................................................................25
Installation Steps...........................................................................................25
Mid-Mount Rack Mounting..................................................................................27
Required Tools and Equipment ....................................................................27
Installation Steps...........................................................................................27
Wall Mounting......................................................................................................28
Required Tools and Equipment ....................................................................28
Installation Steps...........................................................................................28
Table or Shelf Installation ....................................................................................30
Required Tools and Equipment ....................................................................30
Installation Steps...........................................................................................30
Connecting the AC Power Cord..........................................................................30
Installing an SFP..................................................................................................31
Removing an SFP .........................................................................................31

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Connecting an LC Fiber Optic Cable ............................................................31
Installing a Direct Attach Cable ...........................................................................33
DAC Removal................................................................................................33
Chapter 3 Specifications, Safety, and Compliance.............................................. 35
S2500 Specifications...........................................................................................35
Physical.........................................................................................................35
Power Specifications (AC Input Requirements)............................................35
Operating Specifications...............................................................................35
Storage Specifications..................................................................................35
Safety and Regulatory Compliance.....................................................................35
Electromagnetic Interference........................................................................36
United States ..........................................................................................36
Canada ...................................................................................................36
Japan......................................................................................................37
Europe ....................................................................................................37
South Korea............................................................................................37
Battery Statements .......................................................................................37
Proper Disposal of Aruba Equipment..................................................................37
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment..............................................37
European Union RoHS..................................................................................37
China RoHS ..................................................................................................38

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Preface
This document describes the hardware features of the Aruba S2500 Series Mobility Access Switch. It
provides a detailed overview of the physical and performance characteristics of each mobility access switch
model and explains how to install the mobility access switch and its accessories.
Guide Overview
Chapter 1, “S2500 Mobility Access Switch” on page 7 provides a detailed hardware overview of the S2500
mobility access switch and each of its components.
Chapter 2, “Installation” on page 23 describes how to install the S2500 in a number of ways and how to
install each its components.
Chapter 3, “Specifications, Safety, and Compliance” on page 35 lists the S2500’s technical specifications
and safety and regulatory compliance information.
Related Documentation
The following documents are referred to in this guide and are considered components of the complete
documentation set needed for successful installation and management of an Aruba S2500 mobility access
switch:
ArubaOS 7.1.1 User Guide
ArubaOS 7.1.1 Command Line Interface Reference Guide
ArubaOS 7.1.1 Quick Start Guide
The latest documentation and this document translated into other languages can be found at
www.arubanetworks.com/documentation.

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Contacting Support
Table 1 Web Sites and Emails
Web Site
Main Site http://www.arubanetworks.com
Support Site https://support.arubanetworks.com
Software Licensing Site https://licensing.arubanetworks.com/login.php
Wireless Security Incident Response Team (WSIRT) http://www.arubanetworks.com/support/wsirt.php
Aruba Documentation Site http//www.arubanetworks.com/documentation
Support Emails
Americas and APAC [email protected]
EMEA [email protected]
WSIRT Email
Please email details of any security problem found in an
Aruba product.
[email protected]
Table 2 Contact Phone Numbers
Telephone Numbers
Aruba Corporate [phone]
FAX [phone]
Support
United States 800-WI-FI-LAN (800-943-4526)
Universal Free Phone Service Number (UIFN): Australia, Canada, China,
France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Korea, Singapore,
South Africa, Taiwan, and the UK
+800-4WIFI-LAN ([phone])
All other countries [phone]

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Chapter 1
S2500 Mobility Access Switch
The Aruba S2500 Mobility Access Switch is a multiport Ethernet mobility access switch that offers Layer 2
and Layer 3 switching and the capability to act as a wired access point (AP).
The S2500 series includes four models that provide varying levels of functionality.
Package Checklist
Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton,
including the original packing materials. Use these materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if
needed.
The Aruba S2500 requires ArubaOS 7.1.2 or later.
Table 4 Aruba S2500 Mobility Access Switch models
Model Access Ports PoE/PoE+ Ports Controller
Capable
S2500-24P 24x 10/100/1000Base-T 24 Yes
S2500-48P 48x 10/100/1000Base-T 48 Yes
S2500-24T 24x 10/100/1000Base-T 0 No
S2500-48T 48x 10/100/1000Base-T 0 No
Table 5 Package Contents
Item Quantity
Aruba S2500-XX 1
Two-Point Rack Mounting Brackets 2
Mid-Mount Rack Mounting Brackets 2
M6 x 15mm Rack Mounting Screws 4
M4 x 8mm Rack Mount Bracket Screws 8
Rubber Feet 4
AC Power Cord Retaining Clip 1
50cm Direct Attach Cable (DAC) 1
Aruba S2500 Installation Guide (Printed) 1

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Front Panel
The front panel of the Aruba S2500 mobility access switch consists of the following components:
24 or 48 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports
LINK/ACT and Status LEDs
Management/Status LED
LCD Panel and Navigation Buttons
Figure 1 shows the front panel of the S2500 24-Port and Figure 2 shows the front panel of the S2500 48-Port.
Figure 1 Front Panel of the Aruba S2500 24-Port
End User License Agreement (Printed) 1
Aruba Document Pointer (Printed) 1
Table 5 Package Contents
Item Quantity
Optional accessories, such as SFP modules, are available for use with the Aruba S2500 Series and are sold
separately. Contact your Aruba sales representative for details and assistance.
Amarone_01
5
4
1
23

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Figure 2 Front Panel of the Aruba S2500 48-Port
10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports
Depending on the model, the S2500 is equipped with 24 or 48 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
ports. Gigabit Ethernet uses all eight wires and each pair is used in a bi-directional fashion, meaning the
same pairs are used for both data transmission and reception. Figure 3 illustrates the CAT-5 pin-out found
on an RJ-45 connector. The CAT-5 pin-out pairs the following pins on a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
port: 1/2, 3/6, 4/5, and 7/8. These ports support IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE), providing up to
15.4 W of DC power, as a power sourcing equipment (PSE) device, to connected devices. Additionally, the
ports can be configured to provide IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), supplying up to 30.0 W
of DC power to connected devices.
For more information on PoE and S2500 Power Supplies, see “Power Supply” on page19.
Figure 3 Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out
Table 6 Front Panel Components
Callout Component Description
1 Power, Status, Stack LEDs Used for basic monitoring of the S2500
2 LCD Screen Used for the Quick Setup, controlling the LED behavior, and other
basic configurations
3 Menu and Enter Buttons Used to navigate the LCD screen
4 Access Ports 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports
5 Uplink Ports 10GBASE-X Ports
Amarone_02
5
4
1
23
1000Base-T Gigabit
Ethernet Port
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Signal Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
BI_DC+
BI_DC-
BI_DD+
BI_DD-
BI_DA+
BI_DA-
BI_DB+
BI_DB-
Function
Bi-directional pair +C
Bi-directional pair -C
Bi-directional pair +D
Bi-directional pair -D
Bi-directional pair +A
Bi-directional pair -A
Bi-directional pair +B
Bi-directional pair -B

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Port LEDs
Each 10/100/1000 Ethernet port is equipped two LEDs that allow you to monitor the status of and activity on
the port. These LEDs provide basic monitoring of the status, activity, and basic configuration of each port.
The information displayed by these LEDs can be changed via the LCD.
LINK/ACT: on the left side of the port, displays the link status of the port.
Status: on the right side of the port, displays the status of the port. The information displayed by this
LED changes based on LCD’s mode. The LED behavior for each mode is describe in Table 7.
Management/Status LED Indicators
In addition to the LEDs on each individual port, there are three additional LEDs on the front panel that
provide overall status of the device. These LEDs provide basic monitoring of the overall status of the S2500.
Table 7 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port LEDs
LED Function LCD Mode Indicator Status
LINK/ACT Link status N/A Green (Solid) Link has been established
Green (Blinking) Activity on link
Off No link
Status Port status Administrative Green (Solid) Port Enabled
Off Port Administratively
Disabled
Duplex Green (Solid) Full-duplex
Off Half-duplex
PoE Green (Solid) PoE Enabled
Green (Blinking) Power enabled, but power
denied due to availability
Off PoE not enabled
Speed Green (Solid) 1000 Mbps
Off 10/100 Mbps
Table 8 Management/Status LEDs
LED Function Indicator Status
Power Input power status/
system status Green (Solid) Power On
Off Power Off