Aruba 200 Series User manual

Aruba 200
Mobility Controller
Installation Guide

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Copyright
© 2006 Aruba Wireless Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
Aruba Networks and Aruba The Mobile Edge Company are trademarks of Aruba
Wireless Networks Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Technologies.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective
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Legal Notice
The use of Aruba Wireless Networks, Inc. switching platforms and software, by
all individuals or corporations, to terminate Cisco or Nortel VPN client devices
constitutes complete acceptance of liability by that individual or corporation for
this action and indemnifies, in full, Aruba Wireless Networks, Inc. from any and all
legal actions that might be taken against it with respect to infringement of
copyright on behalf of Cisco Systems or Nortel Networks.
Warranty
This hardware product is protected by the standard Aruba warranty of one year
parts/labor.
For more information, refer to the ARUBACARE SERVICE AND SUPPORT TERMS
AND CONDITIONS.
NOTE:Altering this device (such as repainting it) voids the warranty.

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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Overview of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Related Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Contacting Aruba Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Chapter 1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fast Ethernet WAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Serial Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power Input Socket (on Rear). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rubber Mounting Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2 Installing the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pre-Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Limit Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Verifying the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Appendix A Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Serial Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Port & Adapter Pin Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Communications Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appendix B Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operational. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Regulatory Compliance - Mobility Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Australia/New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rest of World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Regulatory Compliance - Power Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lithium Battery Safety Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hazardous Substances and Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Figures
Figure 1-1 Aruba 200 Mobility Controller Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Figure 1-2 Aruba 200 Mobility Controller Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Figure 1-3 Aruba 200 Mobility Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 2-1 Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure A-1 Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure A-2 Serial Port Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Tables
Table 1-1 System LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Table A-1 Console Terminal Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Table B-1 Aruba 200 Mobility Controller Physical Specifications. . 13
Table B-2 Aruba 200 Mobility Controller
Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Table B-3 AC-DC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications . . 14
Table B-4 Aruba 200 Mobility Controller
Operational Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table B-5 AC-DC Power Adapter Operational Specifications. . . . . 14

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Preface
This preface contains the following information:
An overview of the chapters in this manual
A list of related documentation for further reading
Information about Aruba Wireless Networks support and service
Overview of this Manual
Audience:
Trained technicians responsible for installing the Aruba 200 Mobility
Controller.
Organization:
Chapter 1, “Overview”—Describes the main features of this product,
including physical diagrams.
Chapter 2, “Installing the Chassis”—Instructions for selecting a location for
the system and attaching power.
Appendix A, “Connector Pinouts”—Describes interface, cable, and adapter
specifications for system ports.
Appendix B, “Specifications”—Describes the system’s size, weight, storage
and operating environment, and certifications for electromagnetic compliance
and safety.
Related Documents
The following items are part of the complete documentation for the Aruba
system:
zAruba 200 Series Mobility Controller Installation Guide (this manual)
zArubaOS User Guide
zAruba AP installation guide

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Contacting Aruba Networks
Web Site
Email
Telephone Numbers
Main Site http://www.arubanetworks.com
Support http://www.arubanetworks.com/support
Sales [email protected]om
Support [email protected]
Main
Fax
Sales
Support
408-227-4500
408-227-4550
408-754-1201
In the US:
France:
UK:
Germany:
All Other:
800-WI-FI-LAN (800-943-4526)
33 (0) 170725559+44 (0)
2071275989+49 (0)
69380977228+ 00 1
408-754-1200

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Overview 1
The Aruba 200 Mobility Controller (Aruba part number 200-6-AOS-STD) is a
wireless LAN (WLAN) switch that connects, controls, and integrates Aruba
Access Points (APs) and Air Monitors (AMs) into the wired LAN in branch offices,
retail stores, and small businesses.
FIGURE 1-1 Aruba 200 Mobility Controller Front
FIGURE 1-2 Aruba 200 Mobility Controller Rear
Features
Features of the Aruba 200 Mobility Controller include:
One 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (FE) wide area network (WAN) port.
One 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (GE) local area network (LAN) port.
WAN
POWER
STATUS
LNK/ACT 100
LAN
LNK/ACT 1000
SERIAL
C
Power
12VDC 1A
-
C
+

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Both ports automatically sense and negotiate speed, duplex, and MDI/MDX
settings.
One serial console port.
Supports up to six APs.
High-speed Layer-2/Layer-3 packet forwarding.
High-performance packet processing provides value-added wireless services
such as load balancing, rate limiting, self-healing, calibration, authentication,
mobility, security, firewalls, encryption, and centralized monitoring and
configuration for voice and data networking.
Desktop chassis can be placed on a flat, stable surface.
Optional 19-inch rack mount kit (Aruba part number A200-MNT-19) available.
Firmware can be easily upgraded as future software releases are made
available. You can install upgrades using TFTP.

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System Overview
Figure 1-3 shows front and rear views of the Aruba 200 Mobility Controller.
FIGURE 1-3 Aruba 200 Mobility Controller
WAN
LNK/ACT 100
LAN
LNK/ACT 1000
SERIAL
POWER
STATUS
Power
12VDC 1A
C+
-
GE
LAN port
2 3 4
FE
WAN port
1
Status indicators
Front View
Rear View
Serial port
5
Power connector
(4)
Rubber feet
6

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System Indicator LEDs
The system LEDs, located on the front of the controller, display the status of
system power and operation.
Fast Ethernet WAN Port
The Aruba 200 Mobility Controller provides one 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (FE)
port to connect to a WAN link. The FE port automatically senses and negotiates
speed, duplex, and MDI/MDX settings.
From the WebUI and the CLI, this port address is interface fastethernet 1/0.
The port has two LEDs above the port: a LNK/ACT LED on the left and a 100 LED
on the right. During operation, these LEDs provide the following information:
Use a Category 5 (or better) UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect to
devices up to 100m (325 feet) away.
TABLE 1-1 System LEDs
LED State Description
Power Green Mobility Controller is powered on.
Off Mobility Controller is powered off.
Status Green Mobility Controller has booted and is functioning
properly.
Off Mobility Controller is booting, loading software, or
has failed.
NOTE:This LED remains off until you perform the
initial setup described in the Aruba Quick
Start Guide (included in the Accessory Kit).
Status Description
LNK/ACT LED
Off No Ethernet link on the port.
Green An Ethernet link has been established on the port, but no data is
currently being transmitted or received.
Flashing
Green
The port is transmitting or receiving data. The flashing rate is
fixed and is not proportional to your network activity.
100 LED
Off The Ethernet link speed is 10 Mbps.
Green The Ethernet link speed is 100 Mbps.
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Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port
The Aruba 200 Mobility Controller provides one 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet (GE) port for high-speed connection to the wired LAN. The GE port
automatically senses and negotiates speed, duplex, and MDI/MDX settings.
From the WebUI and the CLI, this port address is interface gigabitethernet 1/1.
The port has two LEDs above the port: a LNK/ACT LED on the left and a 1000 LED
on the right. During operation, these LEDs provide the following information:
Use a Category 5 (or better) UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect to
devices up to 100m (325 feet) away.
Serial Console Port
Use this port to connect a local management console. This connection is required
to access the text-based Command-Line Interface (CLI) for initial configuration of
the Aruba 200 Mobility Controller. The CLI can also be used for Mobility Controller
management and troubleshooting.
The port accepts an RS-232 serial cable with an RJ-45 male connector. See
“Serial Console Port” on page 11 for port information.
Status Description
LNK/ACT LED
Off No Ethernet link on the port.
Green An Ethernet link has been established on the port, but no data is
currently being transmitted or received.
Flashing
Green
The port is transmitting or receiving data. The flashing rate is
fixed and is not proportional to your network activity.
1000 LED
Off The Ethernet link speed is 10 or 100 Mbps.
Green The Ethernet link speed is 1000 Mbps.
3
4
CAUTION:Do not connect an AP to the serial console port. The serial
port is designed to connect to RS-232-only devices.
Connecting non-RS-232 devices such as an AP to the
serial port will cause the Mobility Controller to fail and can
cause damage.

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Power Input Socket (on Rear)
The power input socket on the chassis rear panel accepts the DC connector from
the power adapter (included) which connects to a power cord which you plug in
to site power. For proper safety and performance, use the power cord shipped
with the Aruba 200 Mobility Controller.
NOTE:Use the power adapter supplied with the Aruba 200 Mobility Controller.
Do not substitute power adapters designed for other products as this
may damage the device or the power adapter.
Rubber Mounting Feet
Four rubber mounting feet stabilize and prevent slippage for placing the Aruba
200 on a flat surface. (The mounting feet are included but must be attached by
the user.)
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chassis
Installing the Chassis 2
This chapter covers the following installation topics:
“Pre-Installation Checklist”
“Precautions”
“Installation Requirements”
“Connecting Power”
“Verifying the Installation”
Pre-Installation Checklist
Inspect the package in which the Aruba 200 Mobility Controller was shipped to
ensure you have the following components:
Aruba 200 Mobility Controller
Four rubber feet (included but not installed)
Aruba power adapter and country-appropriate power cord
RS-232 serial cable with RJ-45 male connectors
Aruba serial adapter (included) to connect the serial cable to a terminal or PC
with a DB-9 serial port
Setup Map document
Software End User License Agreement (EULA)
Quick Start Guide
Aruba 200 Mobility Controller Installation Guide (this manual)
Managing Software License document
Aruba Documentation CD
ArubaOS Release Notes

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Precautions
Installation Requirements
This section describes requirements for the installation of the Aruba 200 Mobility
Controller.
Location
The Aruba 200 Mobility Controller, like other computing devices and office
equipment, requires an “electronics friendly” environment. Because it can be
mounted on any flat, stable surface, select a location where the power and
network connections will not interfere with traffic and office activities.
Space
For proper air circulation, leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance for the vents
on the left and right of the chassis.
Leave additional space in front and back of the chassis to access power cords,
network cables, and indicator LEDs.
CAUTION:Never insert foreign objects into the chassis or any other
component, even when the Aruba 200 Mobility Controller
is unpowered or unplugged.
Power is fully disconnected from the Aruba 200 Mobility
Controller by unplugging the power cord from the power
outlet. For safety reasons, verify the power outlet and plug
are within easy reach of the operator.
To minimize electrical hazard, keep water and other fluids
away from the product.
Comply with electrical grounding standards.
Do not ship or store this product near strong
electromagnetic, electrostatic, magnetic, or radioactive
fields.
Do not disassemble the chassis. This product has no
internal serviceable parts. When service or repair is
needed, see “Contacting Aruba Networks” on page x.

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Chapter 2
Limit Electromagnetic Interference
For best operation, keep the Aruba 200 Mobility Controller and all cords and
cables at least 0.7 meters (2 feet) from fluorescent lighting fixtures, and 2 meters
(6 feet) from photocopiers, radio transmitters, electric generators, and other
sources of strong electromagnetic interference.
Aruba recommends that you do not stack multiple Aruba 200 Mobility Controllers
or place other devices on the top of the unit. However, if you must stack devices,
make sure that adequate space exists between units to allow for air flow to keep
the Aruba 200 Mobility Controller within operation temperature limits. At a
minimum, make sure the upper unit has its rubber feet attached.
Connecting Power
Use the power adapter supplied with the Aruba 200 Mobility Controller. Do not
substitute power adapters designed for other products as this may damage the
device or the power adapter.
FIGURE 2-1 Power Adapter
To power the Aruba 200 Mobility Controller:
1. Insert the DC connector into the power port on the rear of the Aruba 200
Mobility Controller.
2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter and plug this into a standard
grounded outlet.
DC CONNECTOR

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NOTE:Aruba ships a country appropriate cable with the Aruba 200 Mobility
Controller. However, any power cord rated for the Aruba 200 Mobility
Controller power consumption and which conforms to grounded
electrical standards in the country where the product will be operated can
be used (see “Specifications” on page 13).
Use of a power line conditioner or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) can
decrease or mitigate problems caused by power service fluctuations. Make sure
that the output of any power shaping device is compatible with the Aruba 200
Mobility Controller power supply.
NOTE:Additional power adapters can be ordered separately. The part number
for spare Aruba 200 Mobility Controller power adapters is A200-AC-S.
Verifying the Installation
After the Aruba 200 Mobility Controller is installed and connected to power, verify
the following:
1. Check that the system Power LED lights solid green immediately upon power
up and remains solid green during and after bootup.
NOTE:The system Status LED remains off until you perform the initial
setup.
For more information on LED behavior, see “System Indicator LEDs” on
page 4.
2. Connect appropriate network cables (see “Fast Ethernet WAN Port” on
page 4 and “Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port” on page 5 for cable information).
3. Perform the initial setup as described in the Aruba Quick Start Guide (which
is included in the Accessory Kit).