Aruba 6000 series User manual

Aruba 6000 Series
Mobility Controller
Installation Guide

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Copyright
© 2007 Aruba Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
Aruba Networks®is a registered trademark, and Mobility Management System,
RFprotect, and Bluescanner are trademarks of Aruba Networks, Inc.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective
holders.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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
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.
Altering this device (such as painting it) voids the warranty.

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Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Overview of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Related Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Contacting Aruba Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Chapter 1 System Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2 Installing the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pre-Installation Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mounting the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adding Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 3 Verifying the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 4 The Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replacing a Fan Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 5 The Supervisor Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The Aruba Supervisor Card 6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Port & Cable Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Inserting a Supervisor Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing a Supervisor Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Chapter 6 Multi-Service Mobility Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 7 The Line Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
LC-24FE-2GE Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Port & Cable Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
LC-2G Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Inserting a Line Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Removing a Line Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 8 The Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power Management (for systems not utilizing an M3 Mark 1) . . 51
Power Management (for systems utilizing an M3 Mark I) . . . . . . 53
Inserting a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Removing a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Appendix A Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Proper Disposal of Aruba Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Preface
The preface includes the following information:
An overview of the sections in this manual
A list of related documentation for further reading
A key to the various text conventions used throughout this manual
Aruba Networks support and service information
Overview of this Manual
This manual is for trained technicians responsible for installing the Aruba 6000
series Mobility Controller. The manual is organized as follows:
The Aruba 6000-series Chassis
The three chapters in this section explain describe the Aruba 6000-series
Mobility Controller system, and provide instructions for mounting the
chassis, attaching power, and performing initial power-on tests.
The Aruba 6000-series Modules
Each of the four chapters in this section focus on a specific module and
include instructions for installing or replacing the individual item.
Appendix
Related Documents
The following items are part of the complete documentation for the Aruba
system:
Aruba Mobility Controller Installation Guide (this manual)
ArubaOS User Guide
Aruba AP Installation Guide

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Text Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual to emphasize
important concepts:
TABLE 1 Text Conventions
Type Style Description
Italics This style is used to emphasize important terms and to
mark the titles of books.
System items This fixed-width font depicts the following:
zSample screen output
zSystem prompts
zFilenames, software devices, and certain commands
when mentioned in the text
Commands In the command examples, this bold font depicts text
that the user must type exactly as shown.
<Arguments> In the command examples, italicized text within angle
brackets represents items that the user should replace
with information appropriate to their specific situation.
For example:
# send <text message>
In this example, the user would type “send” at the
system prompt exactly as shown, followed by the text of
the message they wish to send. Do not type the angle
brackets.
[ Optional ] In the command examples, items enclosed in brackets
are optional. Do not type the brackets.
{ Item A | Item B } In the command examples, items within curled braces
and separated by a vertical bar represent the available
choices. Enter only one choice. Do not type the braces or
bars.

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Contacting Aruba Networks
Web Site
Main Site http://www.arubanetworks.com
Support Site http://www.arubanetworks.com/support
Software Licensing Site https://licensing.arubanetworks.com
Wireless Security Incident
Response Team (WSIRT)
http://www.arubanetworks.com/support
/wsirt
Support Email [email protected]
WSIRT Email
Please email details of any security
problem found in an Aruba product.
[email protected]
Telephone Numbers
Aruba Corporate [phone]
FAX [phone]
Support
zUnited States 800-WI-FI-LAN (800-943-4526)
zFrance [phone]
zUnited Kingdom [phone]
zGermany [phone]
zAll other countries [phone]

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System Overview 1
The Aruba 6000-series Mobility Controller is an enterprise-class, modular switch
(based on the WS-5004 chassis) which connects, controls, and intelligently
integrates wireless Access Points (APs) and Air Monitors (AMs) into the wired
LAN.
This chapter introduces you to the Switch name. It describes the general features
of the modular system and illustrates key physical elements. Once familiar with
the system, you can begin the installation process covered in the next chapter.
Features
This section outlines the general features of the Switch name.
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet switch with 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, and centralized monitoring and configuration.
3U chassis can be mounted in a standard 19-inch network equipment rack.
Modular, slot-based chassis allows for network expansion and
fault-tolerance.
zUp to 2 supervisor cards
zUp to 3 line cards for up to 72 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and 6 Gigabit
Ethernet ports
zUp to 3 power supplies with load sharing capability
zA fan tray containing three individual fans for redundancy
All modules are hot-swappable by trained technicians.

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Physical Description
FIGURE 1-1 Aruba 6000-series Mobility Controller
System
NOTE:Figure 1-1 depicts an Switch name with the minimum components
required for operation. Depending on the options selected when your
system was purchased, your actual chassis may include more or fewer of
the pictured items. Cover unused slots with blank plates.
Slot 0
This slot is for the required supervisor card. The supervisor card processes all
traffic from the line cards and performs all management functions.
Slot 1
This is a dual-purpose slot. It can be used for a second, optional supervisor card
to provide redundancy for extra processing capacity or fault tolerance.
Alternately, this slot can be used for a third line card to provide extra network port
capacity.
Slot 2
This slot is for the required line card. The line card provides network ports for
connecting wireless APs, such as the Aruba Wireless Access Point, as well as
wired LAN segments.
Slot 3
This slot is for adding a second line card.
5 6 7 5
0 1 2 3
Mount
Holes
Mount
Holes
Fan Tray
Slot
Module
Handles
Power Supply Slots
Card Slots
4
0
1
2
3

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Module Handles
All module handles are used only for removing and inserting the individual
modules.
Holes for attaching rack mounting brackets (on side)
Fan Tray Slot
The Switch name is cooled by a hot-swappable fan tray. The fan tray pulls air from
right to left (as viewed from the front of the chassis) across the installed cards.
During operation, the air vents on the left and right sides of the chassis must
remain unobstructed by cables or mounting equipment. For proper air circulation,
leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of clearance on the left and right of the chassis.
Power Supply Slots
The chassis has slots for up to three power supplies. The number and type of
power supplies required for your system depends on the number and type of line
cards installed, and whether you wish to include redundancy for fault tolerance.
See “Power Management” on page 51 for more information.
Each power supply has its own power cord and power switch.
4
CAUTION:Never use the module handles to lift or move the Switch
name chassis. Using the handles to support the chassis
can result in serious damage to both the module and the
chassis.
5
6
7
CAUTION:Never insert or remove a power supply while its power
switch is in the On (|) position or while the power cord is
plugged in. First verify the power switch is Off (|) and the
cord is unplugged.
CAUTION:Be sure to exercise proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
precautions when handling Aruba 6000-series
components.

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This chapter covers the following installation topics:
zPrecautions to observe during installation
zRequirements for Switch name components and rack mounting gear
zSelecting a proper environment for the Switch name
zMounting the Switch name in a rack
zConnecting power to the Switch name
Pre-Installation Checklist
You will need the following during installation:
zAruba 6000 Series Mobility Controller Mobility Controller components (see
“Minimum Switch Configuration” on page 7)
zAruba 6000 Series Mobility Controller rack mounting kit (see “Rack Mounting
Kit” on page 7)
zPhillips or cross-head screwdriver
z19-inch equipment rack, or equivalent
z3U rack space with 10 cm (4 inches) clearance to the left, right, front, and rear
of the rack
zAnother person to help position the switch
zAruba power cord for each power supply, rated to at least 10 A with IEC320
connector
zAdequate power supplies and electrical power (see “Power Management” on
page 51)
zCool, non-condensing air 0 to 40 ºC (32 to 104 ºF): may require air condition-
ing
zConsole terminal with RJ-45 or DB-9 serial port
zRS-232 serial cable with RJ-45 male connectors
zAruba serial adapter (included) if connecting to the console with DB-9
CAUTION:Installation should be performed by a trained technician.

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Precautions
CAUTION:Dangerous voltage in excess of 240VAC is always present
while the Aruba Power Supply Module is plugged into an
electrical outlet. Remove all rings, jewelry, and other
potentially conductive material before working with this
product.
Never insert foreign objects into the chassis, the power
supply, or any other component, even when the power
supplies have been turned off, unplugged, or removed.
Main power is fully disconnected from the Switch name
by unplugging all installed power supplies’ power cords
from their outlets. For safety, verify the power outlets and
plugs are in easy reach of the operator.
Do not handle electrical cables which are not insulated.
This includes any network cables.
To minimize electrical hazard, keep water and other fluids
away from the product.
Comply with electrical grounding standards during all
phases of installation and operation of the product. Do not
allow the Switch name chassis, network ports, power
supplies, or mounting brackets to contact any device,
cable, object, or person attached to a different electrical
ground. Also, never connect the device to external storm
grounding sources.
Installation or removal of the chassis or any module must
be performed in a static-free environment. The proper use
of anti-static body straps and mats is strongly
recommended.
Modules must be kept in anti-static packaging when not
installed in the chassis.
Do not ship/store this product near strong electro-
magnetic, electrostatic, magnetic or radioactive fields.
Do not disassemble the chassis or any module. They have
no internal user-serviceable parts. When service or repair
is needed, see “Contacting Aruba Networks” on page vii.

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Requirements
Minimum Switch Configuration
An Aruba 6000 Series Mobility Controller Mobility Controller must include the
following basic components (as shown in Figure 1-1 on page 2):
zOne modular Mobility Controller chassis
zOne fan tray
zOne supervisor card in Slot 0
zOne line card in Slot 2
zAdequate power supplies
NOTE:The number and type of power supplies required depends on the
number and type of line cards installed in the chassis (see “Power
Management” on page 51).
In most cases, the Switch name is shipped with all required modules installed. If
you have received your modules separately, first install the chassis as described in
this chapter, and then see the subsequent chapters in this manual for instructions
on installing each additional module.
Rack Mounting Kit
Using the included rack mounting kit, the Switch name can be mounted in a
standard 19-inch network equipment rack. The rack mounting kit contains the
following parts:
FIGURE 2-1 Rack Mounting Kit
SLOT
SLOT
1
SLOT
SLOT
3
SLOT
1
SLOT
3
x 6
x 8
Left
Bracket
Right
Bracket
6-32 Flat Head
Screws
12-24 Screws

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NOTE:The six 12-24 screws are intended for securing the switch to the rack.
Some racks require different screws which are not included. Verify that
you have the correct screws or fasteners for your rack system before
attempting to mount the switch.
Selecting a Location
The Switch name, like other network and computing devices, requires an
“electronics friendly” environment.
Reliable power
Verify that your electrical outlet is compatible with the Switch name power
supplies.
zThe standard power supply (HW-PSU-200) is rated at 200 W total and is
auto-ranging to accept 90-132/ 170-264 VAC, at 50 to 60 Hz.
zThe optional power supply (HW-PSU-400) is rated at 400 W total and is
auto-ranging to accept 85 to 264 VAC, at 50 to 60 Hz.
The power cords must be rated to 10 A and conform to grounded electrical
standards in the country where the product is operated.
Use of a power line conditioner or Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) can
decrease or mitigate problems caused by power service fluctuations. Verify
that the output of any power shaping device is compatible with the Switch
name power supplies.
Cool, non-condensing ventilation
For proper operation, the Switch name requires an environment with an
ambient air temperature between 0 and 40 ºC (32 to 104 ºF). Humidity must
be kept at non-condensing levels between 5 and 95%.
Where a large number of electrical devices are working in the same area,
additional air conditioning or air circulation equipment may be required.
Ample space
For proper air circulation, leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance for the
vents on the left, right, front, and rear of the chassis.
Leave additional space in front of the chassis to access power cords,
network cables, and indicator LEDs.
Limited electromagnetic interference
For best operation, keep the Switch name 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.

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Mounting the Chassis
1. Verify that your rack environment meets requirements (see “Selecting a
Location” on page 8).
2. Attach the rack mounting brackets to the switch chassis as shown in
Figure 2-2.
FIGURE 2-2 Attaching the Rack Mounting Brackets
The bracket stamped with slot numbers is for the right-hand side of the
switch. Orient both brackets so that the narrow flange faces the front. When
placed properly, the brackets’ large rectangular voids will be positioned over
the side vents to allow proper air flow during operation.
Use a Phillips or cross-head screwdriver to attach each bracket securely with
four 6-32 flat head screws (included).
SLOTSLOT
1
SLOT
SLOT
3
SLOT
1
SLOT
3
x 8
6-32
flat head
screws

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3. Attach the Switch name to the rack.
NOTE:For proper operation, the Switch name requires an ambient air
temperature between 0 and 40 ºC (32 to 104 ºF). Verify your rack
environment is in compliance.
Position the switch chassis in the equipment rack and align the brackets’
mounting holes with the corresponding holes in your rack frame.
FIGURE 2-3 Mounting the Switch name
Use a Phillips or cross-head screwdriver to secure the switch to the rack with
three 12-24 screws (included) for each mounting bracket.
CAUTION:To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment, get help
for lifting and positioning the Switch name. Also, do not
install the Switch name in any fashion where instability or
uneven mechanical loading may occur.
SLOT SLOT
1
SLOT
SLOT
3
SLOT
1
SLOT
3
x 6
12-24
screws

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NOTE:Some cabinets require different screws which are not included. Verify
that you use the correct screws or fasteners for your rack system.
Adding Modules
If you have received your modules separately from the chassis, or wish to expand
the system with additional modules, see the subsequent chapters of this manual
for specific instructions on installing each module.
NOTE:By adding modules, you are increasing the switch’s total power load.
Depending on the modules installed, you may be required to add power
supplies to the switch and/or increase the capacity of your site’s
electrical systems. For details, see “Power Management” on page 51.
Connecting Power
1. Verify you understand the procedure and all precautions.
Before beginning, read the entire procedure. Verify you understand all the
precautions in these steps as well as those on page 6.
2. Verify that the installed power supplies can handle the switch’s power load.
The number of power supplies required for your Switch name depends on the
number and type of modules installed. See “Power Management” on page 51
for details.
3. Verify that your site’s electrical systems can handle the switch’s power load.
zEach standard power supply (HW-PSU-200) is rated at 200 W total and is
auto-ranging to accept 90-132/ 170-264 VAC, at 50 to 60 Hz.
zEach optional power supply (HW-PSU-400) is rated at 400 W total and is
auto-ranging to accept 85 to 264 VAC, at 50 to 60 Hz.
Depending on the switch’s total power load, you may be required to increase
the capacity of your site’s electrical systems. See “Maximum Power Load” on
page 52 for details.
NOTE:Use of a power line conditioner or Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
can decrease or mitigate problems caused by power service fluctuations.
Verify that the output of any power shaping device is compatible with the
Switch name power supplies.
CAUTION:This procedure should be performed by a trained
technician.

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4. Verify the power switch on the power supply is in the Off (|) position.
5. Attach the power cord to the power supply.
Plug an appropriate power cord into the power input socket. The socket
accepts a power cord with a standard IEC320 plug.
NOTE:The 400 W power supply (HW-PSU-400) includes a power cord retaining
clip. When the power cord is attached, the clip can be used to hold the
cord in place and help prevent it from being pulled out accidentally (see
Figure 6-3 on page 56).
6. Attach the power cord to a proper electrical outlet.
Repeat the above Steps 4, 5, and 6 for each installed power supply.
Once power is connected, you can perform the power-on test (see page 13).
CAUTION:Never attach a power cord to a power supply while its
power switch is in the On (|) position. Verify the power
switch is Off (|) first.
CAUTION:For proper safety and performance, the power cord must
be rated to 10 A and conform to grounded electrical
standards in the country where the product is operated.
CAUTION:For safety reasons, verify the power outlets and plugs are
within easy reach of the operator and can be quickly
disconnected if necessary.