Aruba 650 SERIES User manual

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Aruba 650 Series
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Installation Guide

November 2009 | 0510572-02 Aruba 650 Series Mobility Controller | Installation Guide
www.arubanetworks.com
1344 Crossman Avenue
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 650 Series Hardware Overview ................................................... 7
About the Aruba 650 Series Controller..................................................................7
Minimum Software Requirements .........................................................................7
Package Checklist.................................................................................................7
Hardware Model Overview ....................................................................................8
Front View .......................................................................................................8
1000Base-X (SFP) Ports...........................................................................8
10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Ports .............................................8
Serial Console Port...................................................................................9
Serial Console Port Adaptor...................................................................10
USB Ports...............................................................................................10
Media Eject Button .................................................................................10
Rear View ......................................................................................................11
AC Power Socket ...................................................................................11
ExpressCard Slot....................................................................................11
Antennae Interfaces (Aruba 651 Only)....................................................11
LED Status Indicators..........................................................................................11
Chapter 2 Aruba 650 Series Installation................................................................ 13
Installation ...........................................................................................................13
Pre-Installation Requirements.......................................................................13
Physical Installation.......................................................................................13
Rack Mounting .......................................................................................13
Tabletop Deployment .............................................................................15
Initial Setup and Network Connectivity.........................................................15
Removal...............................................................................................................15
Appendix A Specifications, Safety, & Compliance.................................................. 17
Specifications ......................................................................................................17
Physical Specifications .................................................................................17
Power Specifications ....................................................................................17
Operating Specifications...............................................................................17
Storage Specifications..................................................................................17
Wireless Radio Specifications (651 Internal AP) ...........................................17
AP type ...................................................................................................17
Operating Frequency..............................................................................17
Available Channels .................................................................................17
Modulations ............................................................................................17
Transmit Power.......................................................................................18
Association Rates (Mbps).......................................................................18
802.11n High-Throughput (HT) Support.................................................18
802.11n Packet Aggregation ..................................................................18
Antenna (Aruba 651 Internal AP)...................................................................18

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Safety and Regulatory Compliance.....................................................................19
FCC Class B Device......................................................................................19
Aruba 650......................................................................................................19
Aruba 651......................................................................................................19
Proper Disposal of Aruba Equipment..................................................................20
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment..............................................20
European Union RoHS..................................................................................20
China RoHS ..................................................................................................20

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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 650 Series Hardware Overview” on page 7 provides a detailed hardware overview of the Aruba 650
Series.
zChapter 2, “Aruba 650 Series Installation” on page 13 provides rack mounting and installation instructions.
zAppendix A, “Specifications, Safety, & Compliance” on page17 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 Mobility Controller.
z ArubaOS Quick Start Guide
z ArubaOS User Guide
z Aruba Mobility Management System User Guide
Preface

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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 650 Series Hardware
Overview
About the Aruba 650 Series Controller
The Aruba 650 Series 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 650 Series controller
The Aruba 650 is capable of supporting up to 16 external, campus connected APs.
650: no built-in external AP support; optional Aruba AP upgrade licenses are available.
650-8: includes built-in campus connected AP support for up to 8 APs; optional Aruba AP upgrade licenses are
available.
The Aruba 651 is capable of supporting up to 16 external, campus connected APs in addition to its single, internal AP.
651-1: includes a single, internal AP; no built-in external AP support; optional Aruba AP upgrade licenses are available.
651-9: includes a single, internal AP, as well as, built-in campus connected AP support for up to 8 APs; optional Aruba
AP upgrade licenses are available.
Minimum Software Requirements
The Aruba 650 Series controller requires ArubaOS 3.4 or later.
ArubaOS software builds prior to version 3.4 does not support the Aruba 650 Series controller. If your network currently
runs a software build prior to 3.4, you must upgrade the software on your master and local controllers to 3.4 or later prior to
installing an Aruba 650 Series Mobility Controller in your existing network.
Package Checklist
zAruba 650 Series Mobility Controller
zAC Power Cord (country-specific)
zRack Mount Brackets with Hardware (for rack mounting)
zLeft Side Bezel (not installed)
zRight Side Bezel (not installed)
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 650 Series Mobility
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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zRubber Feet (for table top deployments)
zFlat Serial Cable (RJ-45)
zSerial Cable Port Adapter (RJ-45 to DB9)
zArubaOS Software Documentation CD
zDual-band, High-gain, Omni-directional Detachable Antennae (3x)
zArubaOS Quick Start Guide
zEnd User License Agreement (EULA)
Hardware Model Overview
Front View
Figure 1 Aruba 650 Series Front View
1000Base-X (SFP) Ports
There are two 1000Base-X ports for fiber connectivity only and are intended for use with Aruba SFPs (mini-GBICs).
To purchase compatible SFP modules, contact your Aruba sales representative for details and assistance.
10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Ports
There are six 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) ports on the Aruba 650 Series. 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.
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.
NOTE
Aruba tests and supports Aruba optics within their controller system. 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.
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USB ports
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Media Eject Button
Serial Console Port

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Figure 2 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 2 Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out
Serial Console Port
A serial console port 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 3 Serial Console Port Pin-Out
Communication settings for the serial port are indicated in Table 1.
Table 1 Console Terminal Settings
Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control
9600 8 None 1 None
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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.
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
Serial
Console Port
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TxD
GND
RxD
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Direction
Input
Output
GND

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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 4 for
complete details.
Figure 4 RJ-45 (female) to DB9 (male) Modular Adaptor Conversion
USB Ports
The Aruba 650 Series has four USB 2.0 interfaces. These interfaces allow the use of EVDO/HSPDA modem, flash or disk
storage devices, or a printer
Media Eject Button
The Aruba 650 Series is equipped with a media eject button, which allows users to eject storage devices safely and place the
system in standby. Pushing the media eject button changes the state of the Aruba 650 Series; the table below describes the
states and LED behaviors associated with use of the media eject button.
Table 2 Media Eject Button LED Behavior
Initial State LED State Action Status LED Function LED Action
Completed
NAS Media Operational Green-solid Press and hold
media eject button
for 1 to 5 seconds
only
Amber-flashing Un-mount all NAS
media Amber-solid
NAS Media Unmounted Amber-solid Press and hold
media eject button
for 1 to 5 seconds
only
Amber-flashing Mount all attached
NAS devices, and
return to fully
functional
operation
Green-solid
Operational Green-solid Press and hold
media eject button
for more than 5
seconds only
Red-flashing Controller goes
into Standby Red-solid
Operating with NAS
Media un-mounted Amber-solid Press and hold media eject button
for more than 5
seconds only
Red-flashing Controller goes
into Standby Red-solid
Standby Red-solid Press media eject
button Amber-flashing Controller wake-up Green-solid
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