Aruba 620 User manual

Aruba 620 Controller
Installation Guide

October 2009 | 0510571-03 Aruba 620 Multi-Service Mobility Controller | Installation Guide
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Sunnyvale, California 94089
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
Copyright
© 2009 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
Preface...................................................................................................... 5
General Overview ..................................................................................................5
Related Documentation.........................................................................................5
Contacting Aruba Networks ..................................................................................6
Chapter 1 Aruba 620 Hardware Overview...............................................................7
About the Aruba 620 Controller.............................................................................7
Minimum Software Requirements .........................................................................7
Package Checklist.................................................................................................7
Hardware Model Overview ....................................................................................8
Front View .......................................................................................................8
ExpressCard Slot......................................................................................8
Port LEDs..................................................................................................8
Rear View ........................................................................................................9
AC Power Socket .....................................................................................9
10/100BaseT Ethernet Ports ....................................................................9
10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Port...............................................9
Serial Console Port...................................................................................9
Serial Console Port Adaptor...................................................................10
USB Ports...............................................................................................10
Media Eject Button .................................................................................11
LED Status Indicators..........................................................................................12
Chapter 2 Aruba 620 Installation............................................................................ 13
Installation ...........................................................................................................13
Pre-Installation Requirements.......................................................................13
Physical Installation.......................................................................................13
Tabletop Deployment .............................................................................13
Initial Setup and Network Connectivity.........................................................13
Appendix A Specifications, Safety, & Compliance.................................................. 15
Specifications ......................................................................................................15
Physical Specifications .................................................................................15
Power Management Specifications ..............................................................15
Operating Specifications...............................................................................15
Storage Specifications..................................................................................15
Safety and Regulatory Compliance.....................................................................16
FCC Class B Device......................................................................................16
Proper Disposal of Aruba Equipment..................................................................16
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment..............................................17
European Union RoHS..................................................................................17
China RoHS ..................................................................................................17

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Preface
This preface includes the following information:
zAn overview of the contents of this manual
zA list of related documentation for further reading
zAruba support and service information
General Overview
zChapter 1, “Aruba 620 Hardware Overview” on page7 provides a detailed hardware overview of the Aruba 620.
zChapter 2, “Aruba 620 Installation” on page13 provides rack mounting and installation instructions.
zAppendix A, “Specifications, Safety, & Compliance” on page15 includes product technical specifications, safety, and
regulatory compliance information.
Related Documentation
The following documentation are referred to in this guide and are considered components of the complete documentation
set needed for a successful installation and management of an Aruba Controller.
z ArubaOS Quick Start Guide
z ArubaOS User Guide
z Aruba Mobility Management System User Guide

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Contacting Aruba Networks
Web Site Support
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
Support Emails
zAmericas and APAC [email protected]
zEMEA [email protected]
WSIRT Email
Please email details of any security
problem found in an Aruba product.
[email protected]
Telephone Support
Aruba Corporate [phone]
FAX [phone]
Support
zUnited States 800-WI-FI-LAN (800-943-4526)
zUniversal 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])
zAll Other Countries [phone]

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Chapter 1
Aruba 620 Hardware
Overview
About the Aruba 620 Controller
The Aruba 620 Controller is an enterprise-class, wireless LAN controller. This controller connects, controls, and integrates
wireless Access Points (APs) and Air Monitors (AMs) into a wired LAN system.
zAruba 620 Controller
The Aruba 620 is capable of supporting up to 8 external, campus connected APs.
620: no built-in external AP support; optional Aruba AP upgrade licenses are available.
620-4: includes built-in campus connected AP support for up to 4 APs; optional Aruba AP upgrade licenses are
available.
Minimum Software Requirements
The Aruba 620 Controller requires ArubaOS 3.4.0 or later.
ArubaOS software builds prior to version 3.4.0 does not support the Aruba 620 Controller. If your network currently runs a
software build prior to 3.4.0, you must upgrade the software on your master and local controllers to 3.4.0 or later prior to
installing an Aruba 620 Controller in your existing network.
Package Checklist
zAruba 620 Controller
zAC Power Cord (country-specific)
zRubber Feet (for table top deployments)
zFlat Serial Cable (RJ-45)
zSerial Cable Port Adapter (RJ-45 to DB9)
zArubaOS Software Documentation CD
zArubaOS Quick Start Guide
zEnd User License Agreement (EULA)
NOTE
Feature related AP licenses are counted independently and in addition to the Aruba AP upgrade
licenses. Contact your Aruba sales representative for complete details regarding software licensing
options and support capacity.
NOTE
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 620 Controller into
your network, verify that the software version on your controller matches the rest of your 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.

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Hardware Model Overview
Front View
Figure 1 Aruba 620 Front View
ExpressCard Slot
The Aruba 620 is equipped with one ExpressCard slot.
Port LEDs
In non-rack deployments, the Aruba 620 is placed with the front facing out. This allows the cables to be hidden and create a
more aesthetically pleasing look. Therefore, a set of LEDs displaying link activity on the ports is placed on this side. For
information about the behavior of these LEDs, see Table 3.
NOTE
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.
ExpressCard Slot
Port LEDs

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Rear View
Figure 2 Aruba 620 Series Rear View
AC Power Socket
The Aruba 620 supports integrated AC powering and the AC power socket on the rear of the unit is for use with an AC power
cord (country-specific). Refer to "Power Specifications" on page17 for power specification details.
10/100BaseT Ethernet Ports
There are eight 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports on the Aruba 620. Ports 0 through 3 support Power over Ethernet (PoE). Ports 4
through 7 do not support PoE and do not have a PoE LED. Instead, they have an LED labeled 100, which indicates interface
speed. For information about LED behavior, see Table 3.
10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Port
There is one 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the Aruba 620. 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.
Figure 3 Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out
10/100/1000Base-T
Gigabit Ethernet Port
10/100Base-T
Ethernet Ports
USB port
Media Eject Button
Serial Console Port
AC Power Socket
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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Serial Console Port
A serial console port (see Figure 4) is provided for connection to a terminal, allowing for direct local management. The
port’s RJ-45 female connector accepts an RS-232 serial cable with a male connector.
Figure 4 Serial Console Port Pin-Out
Communication settings for the serial port are indicated in Table 1.
Serial Console Port Adaptor
A modular adaptor can be used to convert the RJ-45 (female) connector to a DB9 (male) connector. Refer to Figure 5 for
complete details.
Figure 5 RJ-45 (female) to DB9 (male) Modular Adaptor Conversion
USB Ports
The Aruba 620 has one USB 2.0 interface. These interfaces allow the use of EVDO/HSPDA modem, flash or disk storage
devices, or a printer
Table 1 Console Terminal Settings
Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control
9600 8 None 1 None
!
CAUTION
Do not connect an AP to the serial console port. The serial console port is compatible only with RS-
232 devices. Non-RS-232 devices, such as APs, are not supported.
Serial
Console Port
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TxD
GND
RxD
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Direction
Input
Output
GND
3
4
5
2
5
63
RJ-45 DB-9
Internal
Connections
TxD
GND
RxD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TxD
GND
RxD
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Direction
Input
Output
DB-9 Male
Pin-Out
TxD
RxD
Ground
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
Direction
Input
Output