Aruba 800 Series User manual

Aruba 800 Series
Mobility Controller
Installation Guide

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constitutes complete acceptance of liability by that individual or corporation for
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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
Aruba 800-04 and Aruba 800-16 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fast Ethernet Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GE Uplink Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Serial Console Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fans/Heat Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rack Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Task Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Aruba WLAN Solution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Deployment Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2 Installing the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pre-Installation Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mounting the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Verifying the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix A Cables and Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fast Ethernet Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
RJ-45 Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GE Uplink Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1000BASE-T (Copper) GE Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1000BASE-SX (Fiber-Optic) GE Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Serial Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Port and Adapter Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Console Terminal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Appendix B Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Korea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Australia/New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rest of World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Lithium Battery Safety Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Laser Safety Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Hazardous Substances and Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Figures
Figure 1-1 Aruba 800 Series Mobility Controller Systems . . . . . . . 2
Figure 1-2 Aruba 800 Series FE Ports and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 1-3 Aruba 800 Gigabit Ethernet Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 2-1 Mounting the Aruba Mobility Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 2-2 “Keep Clear” Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure A-1 FE Network Port Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure A-2 Serial Port Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure A-3 Serial Port Adapter Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Tables
Table 1-1 System LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table A-1 Copper GE Cable Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table A-2 Fiber-Optic GE Cable Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table A-3 Console Terminal Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table B-1 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Table B-2 Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Table B-3 Operational Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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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 800 Series Mobility
Controller.
Organization:
Chapter 1, “Overview”—Describes the main features of this product,
including physical diagrams.
Chapter 2, “Installing the Chassis”—Provides instructions for mounting the
chassis and attaching power.
Appendix A, “Cables and 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 800 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
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Overview 1
The Aruba 800 series Mobility Controller is an enterprise-class switch that
connects, controls, and integrates Aruba Access Points (APs) and Air Monitors
(AMs) into the wired LAN.
This chapter contains the following topics:
“Aruba 800-04 and Aruba 800-16 Models”
“System Overview”
“Task Overview”
Once you are familiar with the system, you can begin the installation process
described in the next chapter.
Aruba 800-04 and Aruba 800-16 Models
The Aruba 800-04 supports up to four APs while the Aruba 800-16 can support
up to 16 APs. All other features and functions are identical on the two models:
Eight 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (FE) ports with Serial over Ethernet (SoE)
and Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability.
One Gigabit Ethernet (GE) uplink port.
One serial console port.
All ports automatically sense and negotiate speed, duplex, and MDI/MDX
settings.
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.
1U chassis can be mounted in a standard 19-inch network equipment rack.
The firmware can be easily upgraded as future software releases are made
available. You can install upgrades using TFTP.
You can upgrade the software license on an Aruba 800-04 to support 16 APs. For
information on upgrading the Aruba 800-04 to an Aruba 800-16, contact your
Aruba sales representative or visit the Aruba support website.

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System Overview
The standard version of the Aruba 800 series Mobility Controller contains a
1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet (GE) connector. You can optionally order
the controller with a 1000BASE-SX fiber-optic connector. Figure 1-1 shows the
front views of the controller with the fiber-optic and the copper GE connectors,
and the rear view.
FIGURE 1-1 Aruba 800 Series Mobility Controller Systems
8
GIGABIT
8
GIGABIT
8
SERIAL
LNK/
ACT
LNK/
ACT POE
ACCESS
POINT
STATUS
7654
4
5
6
7
LNK/
ACT POE
ACCESS
POINT
STATUS
3210
POWER
STATUS
0
1
2
3
SERIAL
LNK/
ACT POE
ACCESS
POINT
STATUS
7654
4
5
6
7
LNK/
ACT POE
ACCESS
POINT
STATUS
3210
POWER
STATUS
0
1
2
3
4
7
1
6 6
5
2 3
Front Views
Rear View
FIBER OPTIC GE CONNECTOR
COPPER GE CONNECTOR

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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 Ports
Use the network to connect APs, such as Aruba APs, as well as wired LAN
segments. The ports provide 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (FE) connectivity, and
can provide power and serial connectivity to compatible devices.
Serial and Power over Ethernet
Each FE port supports RS-232 Serial over Ethernet (SoE) and IEEE 802.3af Power
over Ethernet (PoE).
When a compatible POE device such as the Aruba AP is connected to a network
port, the port can provide operating power to that device through the connected
Ethernet cable. This allows APs to be installed in areas where electrical outlets are
unavailable, undesirable, or not permitted, such as in the plenum and air handling
spaces. The network ports automatically detect when compatible PoE devices are
connected and require power.
The network ports also provide serial connectivity over the same Ethernet cable,
allowing convenient access to device console interfaces.
Special cables and adapters may be necessary to use SoE or PoE features with
some equipment. See Appendix A, “Cables and Connector Pinouts” for port and
cable specifications.
TABLE 1-1 System LEDs
LED State Description
Power Green Controller is receiving proper power.
Off Controller is powered off.
Status Green Controller has booted and is functioning
properly.
Off Controller is booting, loading software, or
has failed.
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Port and LED Locations
Figure 1-2 shows the FE ports and the location of the port LEDs.
FIGURE 1-2 Aruba 800 Series FE Ports and LEDs
FE Network Ports
The eight FE ports are split into two four-port blocks and numbered 0 through 7.
Each FE port has three informational, multi-color LEDs. These LEDs are:
LNK/ACT
POE
ACCESS POINT STATUS
Port LNK/ACT LEDs
Each FE port has its own LNK/ACT LED on the upper-left side of the port. During
operation, these LEDs provide the following Ethernet link status information:
Status Description
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
proportional to your network activity.
LNK/
ACT POE
ACCESS
POINT
STATUS
7654
4
5
6
7
LNK/
ACT POE
ACCESS
POINT
STATUS
3210
0
1
2
3
1 1 C
C
A B AB
1
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Port PoE LEDs
Each FE port has its own PoE LED on the upper-right side of the port. This LED
provides the following PoE status information:
ACCESS POINT STATUS LEDs
Each FE port has an identically numbered Access Point Status LED that
represents the status of APs connected to that port on the Mobility Controller.
During operation, the LEDs provide the following AP status information:
The LED states are listed in order of precedence (highest to lowest). If more than
one AP is connected to the port, the state with the highest precedence is
displayed.
GE Uplink Port
The Aruba Mobility Controller provides one Gigabit Ethernet (GE) port for
high-bandwidth connection between the Aruba Mobility Controller and the wired
LAN. The port automatically senses and negotiates speed, duplex, and MDI/MDX
settings.
Status Description
Off The port is disabled, or the attached device has not requested
power. PoE is not being provided by the port.
Green PoE is being provided to the attached device.
Amber The attached device has requested power, but POE is not being
provided by the port.
Status Description
Red (solid) An AP on this port has failed (highest precedence).
Red (flashing) An air monitor on this port has detected an unsecured AP. The
AP is attached to your network but is not listed in the security
policies. If security policies are enabled, clients are not granted
access to your network through the unsecured AP.
Green
(flashing)
An air monitor on this port has detected interference. The
interfering device (AP or other radio source) has been detected
by your valid APs, but has no wired presence on your network.
Amber (solid) Load balancing is enabled on this port or an AP has reached the
maximum number of clients it is configured to support.
Green (solid) All detected APs on this port are operating as expected.
Off No AP is detected on the port (lowest precedence).
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Depending on the option selected at time of purchase, one of the following
interfaces is available:
10/100/1000 Mbps 1000BASE-T copper port (standard model
HW-800-CHAS-SPOE-T)
1000BASE-SX fiber-optic port (optional model HW-800-CHAS-SPOE-SX)
Figure 1-3 shows the following callouts:
Gigabit Ethernet port (copper or fiber-optic, depending on the option)
LNK/ACT LED, which provides the following information:
FIGURE 1-3 Aruba 800 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
See “GE Uplink Port” on page 20 for cable specifications.
NOTE:The Gigabit interface is not user-replaceable. Do not remove the port
cover plate.
Status Description
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
proportional to your network activity.
CAUTION:The fiber-optic model uses a laser transceiver on the
uplink port. Use of controls or adjustments of
performance or procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
1
2
8
GIGABIT
8
GIGABIT
8
LNK/
ACT
LNK/
ACT
21 2 1
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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 Mobility Controller. The CLI can also be used for controller
management and troubleshooting.
The port accepts an RS-232 serial cable with an RJ-45 male connector. See
“Serial Console Port” on page 21 for more port and cable specifications.
Fans/Heat Exhaust
Three independent fans located on the side of the chassis promote proper air
circulation for cooling the Aruba Mobility Controller.
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.
Rack Mounting Brackets
Mounting brackets are attached to each side of the chassis.
Power Input Socket
The power input socket on the chassis rear panel accepts a power cord with a
standard IEC320 connector. For proper safety and performance, the power cord
must be rated to 10 A and must conform to grounded electrical standards in the
country in which the controller operates.
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Task Overview
As with any full-featured network equipment, deploying the Aruba Wireless LAN
(WLAN) solution requires planning. The process may involve multiple components
as well as various individuals in your organization. As the network manager, you
should become familiar with the components and deployment summary outlined
in the following sections.
The Aruba WLAN Solution
The Aruba WLAN solution consists of three major components:
Aruba Mobility Controller. This is an enterprise-class switch into which
multiple Access Points (APs) and Air Monitors (AMs) are connected and
controlled.
Aruba Wireless Access Point. This is a next-generation wireless transceiver
which functions as an AP or AM. Although third-party APs can be used with
the Aruba WLAN system, the Aruba AP provides the best features and
easiest integration.
ArubaOS Software. This software integrates the Mobility Controller and APs
to provide load balancing, rate limiting, self healing, authentication, mobility,
security, firewalls, encryption, and centralization for monitoring and
upgrades.
Deployment Summary
This section outlines the various tasks involved in deploying the Aruba WLAN
solution, and indicates the document where you can find appropriate
instructions.
NOTE:Documents named below are included on the Aruba Documentation
CD-ROM.
1. Physical installation of the Aruba Mobility Controller
Installation requires a trained technician who is experienced with handling
and installing similar equipment. This phase involves the following tasks:
zTransport, unpack, and mount the controller in a suitable rack
environment.
zAttach power and a console.
zBoot the system and perform the initial power-on test, examining the
LEDs and console messages to ensure proper operation.
The Aruba Mobility Controller installation guides provide the necessary
instructions.

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2. Initial configuration of the Aruba Mobility Controller
Configuration requires someone who understands the company's wired
network and has experience with the physical and logical management and
configuration of routers, switches, servers, and clients. This phase involves
the following tasks:
zUse the console to perform initial configuration of the Aruba Mobility
Controller.
zAttach the controller to the network.
The Aruba Quick Start Guide provides instructions.
3. Planning the location of APs and AMs
This phase requires someone familiar with your wireless network deployment
strategy and the features of the Aruba WLAN solution. You can manually
determine the locations for APs, or use a Web browser to access the Aruba
Mobility Controller’s built-in RF Plan tool and perform the following tasks:
zDefine the physical site parameters.
zDetermine how many access points are needed and where they should
be located.
zSimulate network failures and recovery characteristics, and adjust
placement if necessary.
The ArubaOS User Guide provides instructions.
4. Physical installation of the Aruba Wireless Access Points
This requires a trained technician. The following tasks are involved:
zPerform initial configuration of the AP.
zMount the AP in its appointed service location.
zAttach required network cables and power.
The Aruba AP installation guides provide instructions.
5. Advanced configuration of the Aruba Mobility Controller
Configuration requires someone who understands the company's network
and has experience managing routers, switches, servers, and clients. The
following tasks are involved:
zConfigure the planned network features via command line or Web
interface.
zTest and verify the deployment.
The ArubaOS User Guide provides information and examples on the Aruba
Mobility Controller’s more advanced features.

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6. Monitoring and maintenance
This requires someone experienced using various types of software tools to
gather and interpret network performance information. The following tasks
are involved:
zPerform remote monitor and management functions via command line or
Web interface.
zIdentify problems and initiate support when necessary.
zEnsure that hardware support issues are handled by a trained technician.
The Aruba Mobility Controller installation guides and Aruba AP installation
guides provide instructions for hardware issues.