8| Aruba 3000 Series Hardware Overview Aruba 3000 Multi-Service Mobility Controller Series | Installation Guide
Minimum Software Requirements
The Aruba 3000 Series of Mobility Controllers requires ArubaOS 3.2.0 or later.
ArubaOS software builds prior to version 3.2.0 do not support the Aruba 3000 Series of Mobility
Controllers. If your network currently runs on a software build prior to 3.2.0, you must upgrade the
software on your master and local controllers to 3.2.0 or later prior to installing an Aruba 3000 Series
Mobility Controller in your existing network.
Package Checklist
Aruba 3000 Series Multi-Service Mobility Controller
AC Power Cord (country-specific)
Rack Mount Brackets with Hardware (for rack mounting)
Flat Serial Cable (RJ-45)
Rubber Feet (for table top deployments)
Serial Console Port Adaptor (RJ-45 to DB9)
ArubaOS Quick Start Guide
End User License Agreement (EULA)
Hardware Model Overview
The master controller, its redundant master controller, and all of its local controllers must run on the
same code of ArubaOS. Once you upgrade your network and install an Aruba 3000 Series Mobility
Controller into your network, verify that the software version on your controller matches the rest of
the network. If the code shipped on the controller is prior to the version that you upgraded your
network to, you must upgrade the code on the controller to match the rest of the network.
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.
Optional accessories, such as SFP modules, are available for use with the Aruba 3000 Series and
are sold separately. Contact your Aruba sales representative for details and assistance.
The physical hardware overview of the Aruba 3000 Series covers all three models within the series.
The difference between the three controller models is dependent on the licensing level purchased,
which is covered in About the Aruba 3000 Series on page 7. The controller model depicted in the
illustrations throughout this section is the Aruba 3200.
