Aruba 6400 Series Owner's manual

START HERE: Installation, Safety, and Regulatory
Information for the Aruba 6400 Switches and
Accessories
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See the rest of this guide for important presetup information.
WARNING: Except for the battery in the management module, there are no user-serviceable parts in
the Aruba 6400 Series switches or accessories. For switch or accessory service needs, contact your
authorized Aruba representative.
Applicable products
Aruba 6400 Product Base Product
SKU
Aruba 6400 Product Base Product
SKU
Aruba 6405 Empty Chassis (non-
orderable)
R0X24A All Aruba 6400 Line Modules R0XnnA
Aruba 6410 Empty Chassis (non-
orderable)
R0X25A Aruba 6400 Fan Tray R0X32A
Aruba 6405 Switch R0X26A Aruba 6400 4 Post Rack Mount Kit R0X37A
Aruba 6410 Switch R0X27A Aruba 6400 1800W Power Supply
and C16 Inlet Adapter
R0X35A
Aruba 6400 Management Module R0X31A Aruba 6400 3000W Power Supply
and C20 Inlet Adapter
R0X36A
NOTE: For R0X35A and R0X36A power supply information, see the START HERE: Installation, Safety, and
Regulatory Information for the Aruba 6400 Power Supplies.
Overview product information
The Aruba 6400 Switch Series is a family of premium edge networking stackable switches, ideal for enterprise
network access, aggregation, and core. They provide the foundation for high-performance networks supporting IoT,
mobile, and cloud applications.
These switches are intended for indoor use only. They are for use in commercial applications. A typical installation is
in an environmentally controlled data center. The end use environment may or may not be a restricted access
location.
*5200-6576*
© Copyright , Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
Part Number: 5200-6576
Published: August 2019
Edition: 2

The switches comply with the safety standard IEC 60950-1, 2nd Edition and IEC 62368-1 2nd Edition.
A tool is required to remove the top cover and the product is not considered serviceable by an operator.
Installation precautions and guidelines
Using a mechanical lift to raise, lower, and move the Aruba 6400 chassis is the recommended best practice. If a
mechanical lift is used, ensure that the congured weight does not exceed the maximum load capacity of the lift.
Install any uninstalled components after mounting the switch.
Figure 1: Aruba 6400 ve-slot switch weight warning
61 kg
133 lbs
21 kg
45 lbs
Figure 2: Aruba 6400 ten-slot switch weight warning
100 kg
219 lbs
38 kg
83 lbs
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WARNING:
• To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment: ,
◦Heed all warnings and cautions throughout the installation instructions.
◦Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material
handling.
◦The switch is heavy. Avoid personal injury due to the combined weight of the chassis and
installed accessories. If your installation process includes manually lifting or carrying the switch
instead of using a mechanical lift, uninstall the removable accessories from the switch before
moving it. For information about removing and installing accessories, as well as the weight of the
switch and individual accessories, see the latest Installation and Getting Started Guide for your
switch.
• Mount devices installed in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Install the heaviest devices at the
bottom and progressively lighter devices above.
• To prevent the rack or cabinet from becoming unstable and/or falling over, ensure that it is
adequately secured.
• Ensure that the rack or cabinet unit in which you plan to mount the 6400 switch is rated to support
the full equipment load you plan to install in the unit.
• Before you use the switch, ground it reliably. See the latest version of the Installation and Getting
Started Guide for your switch.
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CAUTION:
• Protect the switch and its components from damage caused by ESD (Electrostatic discharge):
◦See the ESD information in the latest version of the Installation and Getting Started Guide for your
switch.
◦Always wear an ESD wriststrap when handling the switch or its components. Ensure the strap is
reliably grounded when installing or removing switch components.
◦Hold management modules, line modules, and fabric modules by their edges. Do not touch any
electronic components or printed circuitry.
◦Store uninstalled modules in antistatic bags.
• Do not ship the Aruba 6400 Series switch mounted in a rack without rst checking for rack
requirements and restrictions. Otherwise, damage to the switch or components may occur. Damage
resulting from using unsupported methods or equipment to ship a rack-mounted chassis may void
the switch warranty. See the latest version of the Installation and Getting Started Guide for your
switch.
• Ensure the power source circuits for your 6400 Series switch are properly grounded. Connect the
switch to the power sources by using the power cords supplied with the switch or power supply
units.
• Only Aruba-approved power cords may be used with Aruba devices. See the power cord
documentation provided in the latest version of the Aruba 6400 Switch Series Installation and Getting
Started Guide. Lost or damaged power cords must be replaced only with Aruba-approved power
cords.
• If your installation requires dierent power cords than the ones supplied with the switch or power
supplies, be sure that the cords are adequately sized for the current requirements. In addition, be
sure to use power cords displaying the mark of the safety agency that denes the regulations for
power cords in your country/region. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used
safely with the switch and power supply. For more on power cords, see Power cords on page 5.
• When installing the switch, select AC outlets near the switch for easy access in case the switch must
be powered o.
• Do not install the switch in an environment where the operating ambient temperature exceeds its
specication. (For environmental specications, see Aruba 6400 Switch Series safety and
regulatory information on page 6.)
• Ensure that the switch does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current protection. To
determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add the ampere ratings of all devices
installed on the same circuit as the 6400 Series switch. Then compare the total with the rating limit
for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are printed on the devices near their AC power
connectors.
• Ensure that the air ow through the chassis is not restricted. Leave a front and rear clearance of at
least 30 cm (11.8 inches) for air ow. Air ow direction is front-to-rear.
• Install a blank slot cover on any empty management module, line module, power supply, or AC inlet
slot opening in the chassis. This provision improves the ow of cooling air through the chassis. It also
helps to contain radio frequency emissions that may interfere with the operation of other devices.
• If a power supply must be removed, and then reinstalled, wait at least 5 seconds before
reinstallation. Otherwise, damage to the switch or its components may occur. The power supply
needs this time to dissipate any retained power.
• The 6405 switch requires two fan trays. The 6410 switch requires four fan trays. For more
information on fan trays, see the latest Installation and Getting Started Guide for your switch.
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• For rack-free mounting requirements and warnings, see the latest Installation and Getting Started
Guide for your switch.
• Protect the equipment from AC power uctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating
facility Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device. This device protects the hardware from damage
caused by power surges and voltage spikes, which keeps the switch in operation during a power
failure.
Power inlet modules
Install and secure the appropriate inlet modules using the provided screw before connecting to power. Ensure that
each inlet module matches the power supply to which it connects (1800W or 3000W). See the latest version of the
Installation and Getting Started Guide for more information on matching power inlet modules to the power supplies
on your switch.
CAUTION: Do not energize the inlet modules outside the chassis. Before removing an inlet module
from the chassis, disconnect the power cord from that inlet module.
Power cords
Aruba includes the power cord intended for use with your Aruba switch. Dierent countries/regions may require
dierent power cords. For a list of the power cords that apply to your Aruba 6400 switch, see the section that lists
power cords in the latest edition of the Aruba 6400 Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide.
CAUTION: Only Aruba-approved power cords may be used with Aruba devices. See the power cord
documentation provided in the latest version of the Aruba 6400 Switch Series Installation Guide. Lost or
damaged power cords must be replaced only with Aruba-approved power cords. If your installation
requires a dierent power cord than the one supplied with the switch and/or power supply, use a
power cord that displays the mark of the safety agency that denes the regulations for power cords in
your country or region. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the
switch and power supply.
WARNING: Do not use a damaged or nonrecommended power cord with your switch. Using such power
cords voids the switch and power supply warranty. It can also cause serious electrical problems, including
injury or death to personnel, and damage to the switch and other property. If you cannot verify that you have
a power cord approved for use with your switch model, contact your authorized Aruba dealer or sales
representative for assistance.
WARNING: Remove the power cord from the switch before mounting or dismounting the switch.
Japan power cord
warning
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Environmental and physical specications
Table 1: Environmental specications for 6400 switch models
Aruba 6400 (R0X26A, R0X27A, ROX28A, ROX29A, ROX30A)
Operating temperature 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) up to 5000 ft derate -1°C for every 1000 ft from
5000 ft to 10000 ft
Operating relative humidity 15% to 95% @ 104°F (45°C) non-condensing
Non-operating temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) up to 15000 ft
Non-operating storage relative
humidity
15% to 95% @ 149°F (65°C) non-condensing
Max operating altitude 10000 feet (3.05 km) Max
Max non-operating altitude 15000 feet (3.05 km) Max
Table 2: Dimensions and weights for 6400 switch models
Specication ROX26A ROX27A ROX28A ROX29A ROX30A
Dimensions
(height x width x
depth)
12.1" x 17.5" x
17.7"
(30.66 x 44.26 x
44.85 cm)
20.8" x 17.5" x
17.7"
(52.88 x 44.26 x
44.85 cm)
12.1" x 17.5" x
17.7"
(30.66 x 44.26 x
44.85 cm)
12.1" x 17.5" x
17.7"
(30.66 x 44.26 x
44.85 cm)
12.1" x 17.5" x
17.7"
(30.66 x 44.26 x
44.85 cm)
Conguration
Weight
64.7 lbs
(29.3 kg)
118.2 lbs
(53.6 kg)
70.1 lbs
(31.8 kg)(
75.2 lbs
(34.1 kg)
75 lbs
(34.0 kg)
Aruba 6400 Switch Series safety and regulatory information
NOTE: For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance
Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at http://www.hpe.com/
support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts.
Table 3: Electrical information for Aruba modular power supplies using direct AC voltage
Switch product SKU Maximum current AC voltage Frequency
range
Any Aruba 6405 Switch populated with the
R0X35A 1800W power supplies and C16 inlet
modules
12A for 110-127VAC
10A for 200-240VAC 110-127 /
200-240 50/60 HZ
Any Aruba 6405 Switch populated with the
R0X36A 3000W power supplies and C20 inlet
modules
16A for 110-127VAC
16A for 200-240VAC
Table Continued
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Switch product SKU Maximum current AC voltage Frequency
range
Any Aruba 6410 Switch populated with the
R0X35A 1800W power supplies and C16 inlet
modules
12A for 110-127VAC
10A for 200-240VAC
Any Aruba 6410 Switch populated with the
R0X36A 3000W power supplies and C20 inlet
modules
16A for 110-127VAC
16A for 200-240VAC
NOTE: The C16 inlet modules are designed to operate with the R0X35A (1800W) power supplies, and
the C20 inlet modules are designed to operate with the R0X36A (3000W) power supplies. For more
information on power supply and inlet module operation, see the latest Installation and Getting Started
Guide for your switch model.
Table 4: Safety and regulatory information for Aruba 6400 switches
Topic Range
Safety-EU EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010
+A12:2011+A2:2013
EN62368-1, Ed. 2
Safety-World Wide IEC60950-1:2005 Ed.2; Am 1:2009+A2:2013
IEC62368-1, Ed. 2
IEC60825:2007 (Applies to products with lasers)
North American UL60950-1, CSA 22.2 No 60950-1
NOTE: Environmental and other switch and modular power supply specications, such as acoustics
data are included in the Installation and Getting Started Guide for the switch.
IMPORTANT: Use only supported Aruba SFP transceivers with your switch. For more on transceivers,
see the latest edition of the ArubaOS-Switch and ArubaOS-CX Transceiver Guide.
When selecting a ber SFP device, make sure it can function at a temperature that is not less than the
recommended operational temperature of the product. Use only an approved Laser Class 1 SFP
transceiver.
CAUTION: Shock hazard. To completely remove power from the switch, disconnect all power cords.
WARNING: Interior Wiring.
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Korea EMC Class A statement
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For manufacturer and local representative information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage,
Power, Networking, and Rack Products at http://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts.
Preview of installing an Aruba 6400 switch
NOTE: This section previews the steps for installing the Aruba 6400 switches. To nd detailed switch
installation steps, information on conguration tools, and other instructions and information, see the
latest Installation and Getting Started Guide for your switch.
1. Prepare the installation site. (See the latest Installation and Getting Started Guide for your switch.)
2. Unpack the switch and verify that you have received the correct parts.
3. Install one or more power supplies and the matching AC Inlet Module if the switch was not shipped with power
supplies and inlet modules already installed.
4. Install one or two management modules, depending on whether your order includes one or two management
modules.
5. Install one or more line modules.
6. Connect power to the switch and observe the switch self-test, then remove power from the switch.
7. Mount the switch.
WARNING: Weight and mounting restrictions apply. See the "Warning" information in the
Installation precautions and guidelines on page 2.
8. Connect the switch to a power source.
9. (Optional) Install transceivers.
10. Connect the network cables.
11. Congure the switch for network operation.
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