Aruba 8360 Series User manual

Aruba 8360 Switch Series
Installation and Getting Started Guide
Published: May 2022
Edition: 2

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Contents
Contents
Contents 3
About this Document 5
Applicable Products 5
Related Publications 6
Introducing the Switches 7
Overview 7
Front of the Switches 7
Network Ports 11
Split Mode (QSFP28) 12
Management Ports 12
Console Port 12
Out-of-band Management (OOBM) Port 13
USB-A Aux Port 13
Chassis and Port LEDs on the front of the switch 13
LED Mode Select Button and Mode LEDs 21
LED Behavior 21
Switch Product Label 23
Back of the Switch 24
Management Ports 25
Console Port (RJ-45) 25
Power Supplies 26
Power Supply Instructions 27
Power Supply Status LED 28
Load Sharing 28
Redundancy 28
Hot Swapping 28
Fan Trays 29
Fan Tray Status LED 30
Switch Features 31
Installing the switch 32
Included Parts 32
Parts not included 33
Installation Procedures for 8360 Switches 33
Installation Precautions and Guidelines 33
Prepare the Installation Site 34
Install Power Supplies 35
Install Fan Trays 35
Power-on the switch and check LEDs 37
Power off the switch 37
Mount the Switch 37
Two-post Rack Mount Option 38
Four-Post Rack Mount Option 40
Install Transceivers 41
Connect the Switch to a Power Source 44
Setup for Initial Configuration 45
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Connect Network Cables 45
Using RJ-45 Out-of-band Management Port 45
Connecting Cables to Transceivers 46
Initial Configuration with an Out-of-Band Serial Connection 47
Terminal Configuration 47
Connect to Console Port 47
Console Cable Pinout 47
RJ-45 to DB-9 pinouts 48
Replacing Components 49
Replacing a Power Supply 49
Replacing a Fan Tray 50
Troubleshooting 52
Basic Troubleshooting Tips 52
Diagnosing with the LEDs 52
LED Patterns for General Switch Troubleshooting 53
Diagnostic Tips 53
Hardware Diagnostic Tests 56
Testing the switch by resetting it 56
Checking the Switch LEDs 56
Checking Console Messages 56
Testing Switch-to-Device Network Communications 56
Testing End-to-End Networking Communications 56
Battery Statements: 56
Specifications 58
Physical 58
Electrical 60
Power Cords 61
Power Consumption 62
Environmental Specifications 63
Acoustics 63
RoHS 64
Safety and Regulatory Information 64
Connectivity Standards 65
Cabling and Technology Information 68
Cabling Specifications 68
Technology Distance Specifications 69
Support and other resources 72
Accessing Aruba Support 72
Accessing Updates 72
Aruba Support Portal 73
My Networking 73
Warranty Information 73
Regulatory Information 73
Documentation Feedback 73

Chapter 2
About this Document
About this Document
This document is intended for network administrators and support personnel.
The displays and command lines illustrated in this document are examples and might not exactly match your
particular switch or environment.
The switch and accessory drawings in this document are for illustration only and may not exactly match your
particular switch and accessory products.
Applicable Products
Aruba X391 550W Prt2Pwr AC PSU (JL600A) Aruba X391 550W Pwr2Prt AC PSU (JL712A)
Aruba X391 850W Prt2Pwr AC PSU (JL601A) Aruba X391 850W Pwr2Prt AC PSU (JL713A)
Aruba X412 1U Universal 2-post RM Kit (JL602A) Aruba X741 Prt2Pwr Fan (JL714A)
Aruba 8360-32Y4C Prt2Pwr3F2PS Bdl (JL700A) Aruba X742 Pwr2Prt Fan (JL715A)
Aruba 8360-32Y4C Pwr2Prt3F2PS Bdl (JL701A) Aruba X414 1U Universal 4-post RM Kit (J9583B)
Aruba 8360-16Y2C Prt2Pwr3F2PS Bdl (JL702A) Aruba 8360-32Y4C v2 FB 3F 2AC Bdl (JL700C)
Aruba 8360-16Y2C Pwr2Prt3F2PS Bdl (JL703A) Aruba 8360-32Y4C v2 BF 3F 2AC Bdl (JL701C)
Aruba 8360-48Y6C v2 FB 5F 2AC Bdl (JL704C) Aruba 8360-16Y2C v2 FB 3F 2AC Bdl (JL702C)
Aruba 8360-48Y6C v2 BF 5F 2AC Bdl (JL705C) Aruba 8360-16Y2C v2 BF 3F 2AC Bdl (JL703C)
Aruba 8360-48XT4C Prt2Pwr3F2PS Bdl (JL706A) Aruba 8360-48XT4C v2 FB 3F 2AC Bdl (JL706C)
Aruba 8360-48XT4C Pwr2Prt3F2PS Bdl (JL707A) Aruba 8360-48XT4C v2 BF 3F 2AC Bdl (JL707C)
Aruba 8360-12C Prt2Pwr3F2PS Bdl (JL708A) Aruba 8360-12C v2 FB 3F 2AC Bdl (JL708C)
Aruba 8360-12C Pwr2Prt3F2PS Bdl (JL709A) Aruba 8360-12C v2 BF 3F 2AC Bdl (JL709C)
Aruba 8360-24XF2C Prt2Pwr3F2PS Bdl (JL710A) Aruba 8360-24XF2C v2 FB 3F 2AC Bdl (JL710C)
Aruba 8360-24XF2C Pwr2Prt3F2PS Bdl (JL711A) Aruba 8360-24XF2C v2 BF 3F 2AC Bdl (JL711C)
Aruba 8360-32Y4C v2 Switch (JL717C) Aruba 8360-48XT4C v2 Switch (JL720C)
Aruba 8360-16Y2C v2 Switch (JL718C) Aruba 8360-12C v2 Switch (JL721C)
Aruba 8360-48Y6C v2 Switch (JL719C) Aruba 8360-24XF2C v2 Switch (JL722C)
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This document includes references of Pwr2Prt, Prt2Pwr, Power-toPort, Port-to-Power, FB, BF, Front-to-Back, and
Back-to-Front. Refer to the table below to identify terminology equivalents.
Airflow Terminology
(Revs A) Airflow Terminology Equivalent (Rev C)
Port-to-Power (Prt2Pwr) Front-to-Back (FB)
Power-to-Port(Pwr2Prt) Back-to-Front (BF)
Related Publications
nStart Here: Installation, Safety, and Regulatory Information for the Aruba 8360 Switches
nTransceiver Guide
nAOS-CX software manuals
To view and download these publications, visit the Aruba Support Portal at
https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads.

Chapter 1
Introducing the Switches
Introducing the Switches
Aruba 8360 multiport switches are store-and-forward devices offering low latency for high-speed
networking with full network management capabilities.
This chapter describes these switches with the following information:
nFront of the switches:
oNetwork ports
oManagement ports
oChassis and Port LEDs
oLED Mode Select Button and Mode LEDs
oLED behavior
oSwitch product label (Pull tab)
nBack of the switches:
oManagement ports
oPower supplies
oFan trays
nSwitch features
Overview
The Aruba 8360 Switch Series is a family of premium networking switches, ideal for enterprise data centers,
network 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.
Front of the Switches
Figure 1 Front of all 8360 rev A switches
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Label Description
1JL700A/JL701A Aruba 8360 32Y4C
2JL702A/JL703A Aruba 8360 16Y2C
3JL706A/JL707A Aruba 8360 48XT4C
4JL708A/JL709A Aruba 8360 12C
5JL710A/JL711A Aruba 8360 24XF2C
6JL704C/JL705C Aruba 8360-48Y6C
Figure 2 Front of all 8360 rev C switches

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Figure 2 Front of all 8360 rev C switches

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Figure 3 Example of an 8360 switch
Label Description
1JL700C/JL701C Aruba 8360 32Y4C v2
2JL702C/JL703C Aruba 8360 16Y2C v2
3JL706C/JL707C Aruba 8360 48XT4C v2
4JL708C/JL709C Aruba 8360 12C v2
5JL710C/JL711C Aruba 8360 24XF2C v2
Label Description
1SFP28 Ports
For SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28 operation, only Aruba supported Transceivers, AOCs, or DACs are
allowed.
For SFP/SFP+ operation, there is an Unsupported Transceiver mode available, however no warranty
or support are provided for the transceiver/cable when used.
2 QSFP28 port indicator LEDs
3 System LEDs (Back Status, Unit Identification/Locator and Global Status)
4 Reserved for future use
5 Out-Of-Band-Management Link/Activity LED
6 Out-Of-Band-Management Port (1000/100/10 Mbps)
7 USB2.0 Type-A port (Aux)

Label Description
8 Switch Identification Tab (Pull tab)
9 LED mode LEDs (Spd Mode, Usr1 and Usr2. Usr2 is reserved for future use.)
10 LED Mode Select Button
11 USB-C Serial Console Port
12 QSFP28 port indicator LEDs
13 QSFP28 ports
For SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28 operation, only Aruba supported Transceivers, AOCs, or DACs are
allowed.
For SFP/SFP+ operation, there is an Unsupported Transceiver mode available, however no warranty
or support are provided for the transceiver/cable when used.
14 Top (left) and Bottom (right) SFP28 port indicator LEDs
Network Ports
Table 1: Network Port descriptions for Aruba v2 (C-model) switches
Switch Model name SFP28 ports QSFP28 ports 10G Base-t
ports
MACsec
ports
JL700C/JL701C
v2
JL717C v2
Aruba 8360
32Y4C
Aruba 8360-
32Y4C v2
Switch
32 Ports 1-4 are
10G/25G only and
are in an interface-
group. See EMI Plug
Accessory
Installation on page
40
4 0 4 MACsec
ports are
ports 1-4.
JL702C/JL703C
v2
JL718C v2
Aruba 8360
16Y2C
Aruba 8360-
16Y2C v2
Switch
16
See EMI Plug
Accessory
Installation on page
40
2 0 0
JL704C/JL705C
v2
JL719C v2
Aruba 8360-
48Y6C
Aruba 8360-
48Y6C v2
Switch
48
See EMI Plug
Accessory
Installation on page
40
6 0 6
JL706C/JL707C
v2
Aruba 8360-
48XT4C
0 4 QSFP28 Smart
Rate ports cannot
0 0
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Switch Model name SFP28 ports QSFP28 ports 10G Base-t
ports
MACsec
ports
JL720C v2 Aruba 8360-
48XT4C v2
Switch
be split.
JL708C/JL709C
v2
JL721C v2
Aruba 8360
12C
Aruba 8360-
12C v2 Switch
0 12 0 0
JL710C/JL711C
v2
JL722C v2
Aruba 8360
24XF2C
Aruba 8360-
24XF2C v2
Switch
24 (SFP+) 2 0 0
For supported transceivers, see the latest version of the ArubaOS-Switch and ArubaOS-CX Transceiver Guide.
Split Mode (QSFP28)
QSFP ports on the Aruba 8360 switch series are capable of operating as:
n100G ports
n40G ports
nSplit into 4 individual 25G or 10G ports
When operating as a 100G/40G port, all 4 port indicator LEDs will blink in unison for Link/Activity or Mode
behavior, see LED Behavior on page 21. When in split mode, each of the 4 LEDs corresponds to one of the
split ports, 1-4, left to right, respectively.
QSFP28 ports on the 48XT4C (JL706A/JL707A) do not support split mode and can only function at 100G or 40G
speeds.
Management Ports
Information about the Console Port.
Console Port
Aruba 8360 switches include an RJ-45 serial console port on the rear of the switch. This port is used to
connect a console to the switch by using an RJ-45 serial cable (not supplied). A DB9-to-RJ-45 console cable
can be ordered from HPE: JL448A, Aruba X2C2 RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable.
The 8360 switches also include a USB-C console port on the front of the switch. This port can be used to
connect a console to the switch by using a standard USB-C cable (not supplied). The USB-C port has

precedence for input. If both cables are plugged in, the console output is echoed to both the RJ-45 and the
USB-C ports, but the input is only accepted from the USB-C port.
nUse of the USB-C port may require the installation of a standard USB driver. New Windows installs include
the driver by default.
nUSB driver available from Aruba:
https://support.arubanetworks.com/ToolsResources/tabid/76/DMXModule/514/Default.aspx?EntryId=7512
For more information on the console connection, see Setup for Initial Configuration on page 45. The
console can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal.
The Aruba CX mobile app and the Aruba USB Bluetooth adapter enable you to configure your switch from
your mobile device. For information about using the Aruba CX mobile app to configure the switch, see the
Fundamentals Guide for your switch and software release.
Out-of-band Management (OOBM) Port
This front panel RJ-45 port is used to connect a dedicated management network to the switch. To use it,
connect an RJ-45 network cable to the management port to manage the switch through Telnet from a
remote PC or a UNIX workstation.
To use this port, the switch must have an IP address. IP settings can be configured through a console port
connection or automatically from a DHCP/Bootp server.
A networked out-of-band connection through the management port allows you to manage data network
switches from a physically and logically separate management network.
For more information, see the Fundamentals Guide for your switch.
USB-A Aux Port
The USB-A port is used for file management, downloading switch software or use of Aruba accessories. This
port uses a USB Type-A connector.
Chassis and Port LEDs on the front of the switch
Figure 1 Chassis and Port LEDs for the Aruba 8360 32Y4C (JL700A/JL701A/JL717A)
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Label Description
1SFP28 ports
For SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28 operation, only Aruba supported Transceivers, AOCs, or DACs are
allowed.
For SFP/SFP+ operation, there is an Unsupported Transceiver mode available, however no
warranty or support are provided for the transceiver/cable when used.
2 QSFP port indicator LEDs
3 System LEDs (Back Status, Unit Identification/Locator and Global Status)
4 Reserved for future use
5 Out-Of-Band-Management Link/Activity LED
6 Out-Of-Band-Management Port (1000/100/10 Mbps)
7 USB2.0 Type-A port (Aux)
8 Luggage Tab (Contains Product and Unit Identification Info)
9 LED mode LEDs (Spd Mode, Usr1 and Usr2 is reserved for future use)
10 LED Mode Select Button
11 USB-C Serial Console Port
12 QSFP port indicator LEDs
13 QSFP28 ports
14 Top (left) and Bottom (right) SFP28 port indicator LEDs
Figure 2 Chassis and Port LEDs for the Aruba 8360-16Y2C (JL702A/JL703A/JL718A)
Label Description
116 SFP28 Ports
2 Port mode LEDs
3 System LEDs

Label Description
4 1000/100/10 Mbps Out-Of-Band-Management Port
5 USB2.0 Type-A Port (Labeled "Aux")
6Luggage Tab (Contains Product and Unit Identification Info)
7 LED mode select button
8 USB-C Serial Console Port
9 QSP28 Ports
10 RJ-45 port indicator LEDs
Figure 3 Chassis and Port LEDs for the Aruba 8360-12C (JL706A/JL707A/JL720A)
Label Description
1 Top (left) and Bottom (right) RJ-45 port indicator LEDs
2 QSFP port indicator LEDs
3 System LEDs (Back Status, Unit Identification/Locator and Global Status)
4 Reserved for future use
5 Out-Of-Band-Management Link/Activity LED
6 LED mode LEDs (Spd Mode, Usr1 and Usr2Usr2 is reserved for future use)
7 LED Mode Select Button
8 QSFP port indicator LEDs
Figure 4 Chassis and Port LEDs for the Aruba 8360 12C (JL708A/JL709A/JL721A)
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Label Description
1QSP port indicator LEDs
2 LED mode LEDs (Spd Mode, Usr1, and Usr2 reserved for future use)
3 System LEDs (Back Status, Unit Identification/Locator, and Global Status)
4Reserved for future use
5Out-of-Band Management Link/Activity LED
6 1000/100/10 Mbps Out-Of-Band-Management Port
7 USB2.0 Type-A Port (Labeled "Aux")
8 Luggage Tab (Contains Product and Unit Identification Info)
9 LEDmode select button
10 USB-C Serial Console Port
Figure 5 Chassis and Port LEDs for the Aruba 8360-24XF2C (JL710A/JL711A/JL722A)
Label Description
124 SFP28 Ports
2 System LEDs
3 Port mode LEDs

Label Description
4 Reserved for future use
5Out-of-Band Management Link/Activity LED
6 1000/100/10 Mbps Out-Of-Band-Management Port
7 USB2.0 Type-A Port (Labeled "Aux")
8 Luggage Tab (Contains Product and Unit Identification Info)
9USB-C Serial Console Port
10 LED Mode Select Button
11 QSFPport indicator LEDs
Figure 6 Chassis and Port LEDs for the Aruba 8360-32Y4C (JL700C/JL701C/JL717C)
Label Description
1For SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28 operation, only Aruba supported Transceivers, AOCs, or DACs are
allowed.
For SFP/SFP+ operation, there is an Unsupported Transceiver mode available, however no
warranty or support are provided for the transceiver/cable when used.
50G support available on bottom ports
2QSFPport indicator LEDs
3 System LEDs (Back status, Unit Identificaton/Locator, and Global Status)
4 Reserved for future use
5Out-Of-Band-Management Link/Activity LED
6Out-Of-Band-Management Port (1000/100/10 Mbps)
7USB2.0 Type-A Port (Labeled "Aux")
8Luggage Tab (Contains Product and Unit Identification Info)
9LED mode LEDs (Spd Mode, Usr 1, and Usr2 is reserved for future use)
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Label Description
10 LED Mode Select Button
11 USB-C Serial Console Port
12 QSFPport indicator LEDs
13 QSFP28 Ports
14 (1-4) MACsec enabled ports
Figure 7 Chassis and Port LEDs for the Aruba 8360-16Y2C (JL702C/JL703C/JL718C)
Label Description
116 SFP28 Ports
2 Port mode LEDs
3 System LEDs
4 1000/100/10 Mbps Out-Of-Band-Management Port
5 USB2.0 Type-A Port (Labeled "Aux")
6Luggage Tab (Contains Product and Unit Identification Info)
7 LED mode select button
8 USB-C Serial Console Port
9 QSP28 Ports
Figure 8 Chassis and Port LEDs for the Aruba 8360-48Y6C (JL704C/JL705C/JL719C)

Label Description
148 SFP28 Ports
2(1-4) MACsec enabled ports
3 Port link LEDs
4 LEDmode button
5 Spd, Usr1, and Usr2 LEDs
6 USB-C Serial Console Port
7 System LEDs
8 1000/100/10 Mbps Out-of-Band-Management Port
9USB2.0 Type-A Port (Labeled "Aux")
10 Luggage Tab (Contains Product and Unit Identification Info)
11 6 QSFP28 Ports (53-54 MACsec enabled)
Figure 9 Chassis and Port LEDs for the Aruba 8360-48XT4C (JL706C/JL707C/JL720C)
Label Description
1 48 10GBase-T ports
2 Port mode LEDs
3 System LEDs (Back Status, Unit Identification/Locator and Global Status)
4 1000/100/10 Mbps Out-Of-Band-ManagementPort
5 USB2.0 Type-A Port (Labeled "Aux")
6Luggage Tab (Contains Product and Unit Identification Info)
7USB-C Serial Console Port
8 LEDmode select button
9 QSFPport indicator LEDs
Figure 10 Chassis and Port LEDs for the Aruba 8360-12C (JL708C/JL709C/JL721C)
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Label Description
1QSP port indicator LEDs
2 LED mode LEDs (Spd Mode, Usr1, and Usr2 reserved for future use)
3 System LEDs (Back Status, Unit Identification/Locator, and Global Status)
4Reserved for future use
5Out-of-Band Management Link/Activity LED
6 1000/100/10 Mbps Out-Of-Band-Management Port
7 USB2.0 Type-A Port (Labeled "Aux")
8 Luggage Tab (Contains Product and Unit Identification Info)
9 LEDmode select button
10 USB-C Serial Console Port
Figure 11 Chassis and Port LEDs for the Aruba 8360-24Y2C (JL710C/JL711C/JL722C)
Label Description
124 SFP28 Ports
2 Port mode LEDs