Aruba 7280 User manual

Aruba 7280 Controller
Installation Guide

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Contents
Preface...................................................................................................... 5
Guide Overview......................................................................................................... 5
Related Documentation........................................................................................... 5
Contacting Support ................................................................................................ 5
7280 Controller .................................................................................... 7
Package Checklist ..................................................................................................... 7
7280 Controller Components.................................................................................. 8
40 GbE QSFP+ Ports........................................................................................... 9
10GBase-X (SFP+) Ports...................................................................................10
USB Interface....................................................................................................12
Console Port .....................................................................................................12
Micro USB Console Connector .......................................................................13
Management Port............................................................................................13
Power, Status, and Peered LEDs ....................................................................14
LCD Panel..........................................................................................................14
PSU Slot 1..........................................................................................................16
Grounding Point...............................................................................................16
Fan Module.......................................................................................................16
PSU Slot 0..........................................................................................................17
Installation ......................................................................................... 19
Precautions..............................................................................................................19
Selecting a Location................................................................................................20
Rack Mounting- Standard ...................................................................................... 20
Required Tools and Equipment .....................................................................20
Installation Steps .............................................................................................21
Rack Mount Installation- Mid ................................................................................22
Required Tools and Equipment .....................................................................22
Installation Steps .............................................................................................22
Table or Shelf Installation...................................................................................... 23
Required Tools and Equipment .....................................................................23
Installation Steps .............................................................................................23
Wall Mounting.........................................................................................................23
Required Tools and Equipment .....................................................................23
Installation Steps .............................................................................................24
Connecting and Disconnecting the AC Power Cord ...........................................25
Removing and Installing a Fan Module ...............................................................26
Installing and Removing a Power Supply Module .............................................27
Installing a Power Supply Module .................................................................27
Removing a Power Supply Module................................................................27
Installing an SFP/SFP+/QSFP+/LC Cable...............................................................27
Connecting the SFP module ...........................................................................28
Removing an SFP Module ...............................................................................28
Connecting an LC Cable ..................................................................................28
Disconnecting an LC Cable .............................................................................28

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Specifications, Safety, and Compliance .......................................... 31
7280 Specifications.................................................................................................31
Physical .............................................................................................................31
Power Supply Specifications...........................................................................31
Operating Specifications .................................................................................31
Storage Specifications .....................................................................................31
Operating Altitude ...........................................................................................31
Regulatory Model Name........................................................................................ 31
Safety and Regulatory Compliance ......................................................................31
Electromagnetic Interference.........................................................................32
Taiwan (BSMI) ...................................................................................................33
EU Regulatory Conformance .......................................................................... 33
Battery Statements .........................................................................................33
Other Safety Compliance ...............................................................................33
Proper Disposal of Aruba Equipment ..................................................................34
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment..............................................34
European Union RoHS..................................................................................... 34
India RoHS ........................................................................................................34
China RoHS .......................................................................................................34

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Preface
This document describes the hardware features of the Aruba 7280 Controller. It provides a detailed
overview of the physical and performance characteristics of each controller model and explains how
to install the controller and its accessories.
Guide Overview
Chapter 1, “7280 Controller” on page 7 provides a detailed hardware overview of the 7280
controller and each of its components.
Chapter 2, “Installation” on page 19 describes how to install the 7280 controller in a number of
ways and how to install each its components.
Chapter 3, “Specifications, Safety, and Compliance” on page 31 lists the 7280 controller’s technical
specifications and safety and regulatory compliance information.
Related Documentation
The latest ArubaOS User Guide and ArubaOS CLI Reference Guide are required for the complete
management of an Aruba controller. The latest documentation and the translation of this document
into other languages can be found at www.arubanetworks.com/documentation.
Contacting Support
Table 1 Contact Information
Main Site www.arubanetworks.com
Support Site https://support.arubanetworks.com
Airheads Social Forums and Knowledge
Base
community.arubanetworks.com
North American Telephone [phone] (Toll Free)
1-408-754-1200
International Telephones http://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/contact-support/
Software Licensing Site https://hpe.com/networking/support
End of Support information http://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/end-of-life-
products/end-of-life-policy/
Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) Site: http://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/security-
bulletins/
Email: [email protected]

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Chapter 1
7280 Controller
The Aruba 7280 Controller is a wireless LAN controller that connects, controls, and intelligently
integrates wireless Access Points (APs) and Air Monitors (AMs) into a wired LAN system.
The 7280 controller includes the following five models, and they do not differ physically or
functionally from each other:
7280-US: For the United States of America
7280-RW: For the rest of the world
7280-JP: For Japan
7280-IL: For Israel
7280-EG: For Egypt
The 7280 controller has the following port configuration:
Package Checklist
Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the
carton, including the original packing materials (see Table 3). Use these materials to repack and
return the unit to the supplier if needed.
Table 2 7280 Controller Port Configuration
Model Ports Number of APs
Supported
Number of Users
Supported
7280-xx 2 x 40GbE (QSFP+) ports
8 x 10GBase-X (SFP+) ports
USB 2.0 interface
Console port
Micro USB console port
Management port
2048 32000
The 7280 controller requires ArubaOS 6.5.4 or later version.
Table 3 Package Contents
Item Quantity
Aruba 7280-xx Controller 1
Mounting Brackets 2
M6 x 15 mm Phillips Pan Head Screws 4
M4 x 8 mm Phillips Flat Head Screws 8

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7280 Controller Components
This section introduces the component and its location in the Aruba 7280 controller.
Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Aruba 7280 controller and Figure 2 shows the back panel of the
Aruba 7280 controller.
Figure 1 Front Panel of the Aruba 7280 Controller
Figure 2 Back Panel of the Aruba 7280 Controller
The following table lists the components on the Aruba 7280 controller:
M6 x 7 mm Grounding Screws 2
Power Cable 1
Micro-USB Cable 1
Rubber Feet 4
Aruba 7280 Start-up Guide (Printed) 1
End User License Agreement (Printed) 1
Table 3 Package Contents (Continued)
Item Quantity
Optional accessories are available for use with the Aruba 7280 controller and are sold separately. Contact your
Aruba sales representative for details and assistance.
Table 4 Aruba 7280 Controller Components
Callout Component Description Page
1 40 GbE QSFP+ Ports 2 x 40 GbE QSFP+ ports 9
2 10GBase-X (SFP+) Ports 8 x 10GBase-X (SFP+) Ports 10

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40 GbE QSFP+ Ports
The Aruba 7280 controller includes two 40 GbE QSFP+ ports labeled 0-3 and 4-7. It is recommended
to use Aruba supported QSFP+ transceivers in these ports.
Each 40 GbE QSFP+ port is equipped with four Link LEDs above the port allowing you to monitor the
status on the port. These ports also support 40G split cable (4 x 10G).
The following table describes the Link LED behavior for each mode:
Supported QSFP+ Modules and DAC Cables
QSFP+ modules are a compact, hot-pluggable transceiver used for data communications
applications. It interfaces networking hardware to a fiber optic cable or active or passive electrical
copper connection to other devices.
3 USB Interface USB storage device can be used to save and upload
configurations
12
4 Console Port RJ-45 serial console access port 12
5 Micro USB Console Port Provides console access for direct local access 13
6 Management Port Used to connect to a separate management network 13
7 Power, Status, and Peered LEDs Used for basic monitoring of the Aruba 7280 controller 14
8 LCD Used to configure LED behavior and other basic
operations
14
9 Enter Button Used to execute actions on the LCD screen
10 Menu Button Used to select the LCD screen menu
11 PSU Slot 1 Slot for additional power supply module 16
12 Grounding Points Used to attach the grounding screws 16
13 Fans 5 x hot-swappable high speed fans 16
14 PSU Slot 0 Primary power supply module 17
Table 5 40 GbE QSFP+ Port LEDs
Mode Indicator Status
40 G Amber (Solid) 40 G link is established
Off No link
4 x 10 G Green (Solid) 4 x 10 G port link is established (using 40 G to 4 x 10G splitter
cable)
Off No link
Table 4 Aruba 7280 Controller Components (Continued)
Callout Component Description Page

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Direct attach cables (DACs) are installed in an uplink port in the same manner as an QSFP+ module.
Following is the list of QSFP+ modules and DAC cables supported in 7280 controllers:
QSFP+ modules:
JH231A— HPE X142 40G QSFP+ MPO SR4 Transceiver
JH232A— HPE X142 40G QSFP+ LC LR4 SM Transceiver
JH233A— HPE X142 40G QSFP+ MPO eSR4 300M Transceiver
DAC cables:
JH234A— HPE X242 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable
JH235A— HPE X242 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable
JH236A— HPE X242 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 5m Direct Attach Copper Cable
10GBase-X (SFP+) Ports
The 7280 controller is equipped with eight 10GBase-X (SFP+) ports. These port are labeled as 8 to 15.
These ports are intended for use with Aruba SFP/SFP+. These ports support dual speed (1GbE or
10GbE) operation.
Each 10GBase-X 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 LCD.
LINK/ACT: Placed on the left side of the port, and displays the link status and activity of the port.
STATUS: Placed on the right side of the port, and displays the status of the port based on the
information displayed by this LED changes based on LCD’s mode.
The following table describes the LED behavior for each mode:
Aruba tests and supports Aruba optics within their controller systems. Third party optics are not tested or
supported; therefore, Aruba does not guarantee proper functionality of third party optics when used in an
Aruba system.
Aruba tests and supports Aruba optics within their controller systems. Third party optics are not tested or
supported; therefore, Aruba does not guarantee proper functionality of third party optics when used in an
Aruba system.
Table 6 10GBase-X Port LEDs
LED Function Indicator Status
LINK/ACT Link status Green (Solid) Link established
Green (Blinking) Port is transmitting or receiving data
Off No link
STATUS Port status Green (Solid) Link at 10 Gbps
Off Link at 1 Gbps