HP Aruba 7010 Series User manual

Aruba 7010 Series Controller
Installation Guide

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Contents
Preface...................................................................................................... 5
Guide Overview......................................................................................................... 5
Related Documentation........................................................................................... 5
Contacting Support ................................................................................................. 6
7010 Controller..................................................................................... 7
Package Checklist ..................................................................................................... 7
7010 Components .................................................................................................... 8
Access Ports (Ethernet Ports) ........................................................................... 9
Uplink Ports ......................................................................................................10
Power, Status, and Peered LEDs ....................................................................11
LCD Panel..........................................................................................................12
USB Interface.................................................................................................... 13
Management Port............................................................................................13
Mini USB Console Connector .........................................................................14
Console Port ..................................................................................................... 14
Power Supply....................................................................................................15
Grounding Point...............................................................................................15
SFP Modules............................................................................................................15
Installation ......................................................................................... 17
Precautions..............................................................................................................17
Selecting a Location................................................................................................18
Rack Mounting- Standard ...................................................................................... 18
Required Tools and Equipment .....................................................................18
Installation Steps .............................................................................................19
Table or Shelf Installation......................................................................................20
Required Tools and Equipment .....................................................................20
Installation Steps .............................................................................................20
Wall Mounting.........................................................................................................20
Required Tools and Equipment .....................................................................20
Installation Steps .............................................................................................20
Connecting and Disconnecting the AC Power Cord ...........................................22
Connecting the AC Power Cord......................................................................22
Installing an SFP .....................................................................................................23
Removing an SFP .............................................................................................23
Connecting an LC Fiber Optic Cable ..............................................................23
Specifications, Safety, and Compliance .......................................... 25
7010 Specifications.................................................................................................25
Physical ............................................................................................................. 25
Power Supply Specifications...........................................................................25
Operating Specifications .................................................................................25
Storage Specifications .....................................................................................25

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Safety and Regulatory Compliance ......................................................................25
FCC..................................................................................................................... 25
Industry Canada...............................................................................................25
EU Regulatory Conformance ..........................................................................26
Battery Statements..........................................................................................26
Japan VCCI.........................................................................................................26
Taiwan (BSMI) ...................................................................................................27
Regulatory Model Name .................................................................................27
Proper Disposal of Aruba Equipment ..................................................................27
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment..............................................27
European Union RoHS.....................................................................................27
India RoHS ........................................................................................................27
China RoHS .......................................................................................................27

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Preface
This document describes the hardware features of the Aruba 7010 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, “7010 Controller” on page 7 provides a detailed hardware overview of the 7010
controller and each of its components.
Chapter 2, “Installation” on page 17 describes how to install the 7010 controller in a number of
ways and how to install each its components.
Chapter 3, “Specifications, Safety, and Compliance” on page 25 lists the 7010 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.

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Contacting Support
Table 1 Contact Information
Main Site arubanetworks.com
Support Site 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/support-
program/contact-support
Software Licensing Site licensing.arubanetworks.com
End of Support information http://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/end-of-life-
products/end-of-life-policy/
Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) http://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/security-
bulletins/
Support Email Addresses
Americas, APAC, and EMEA [e-mail]
Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) [e-mail]

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Chapter 1
7010 Controller
The Aruba 7010 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 7010 series includes the following two models, and they do not differ physically or functionally from each other:
7010-US: For the United States of America
7010-RW: For the rest of the world.
The 7010 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 7010 Controller Port Configuration
Model Access Port Uplink Port Number of APs
Supported
Number of Users
Supported
7010-xx 16 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (12 x PoE/PoE+ and
4 x non-PoE)
2 x 1000BASE-X 32 2048
Table 3 Package Contents
Item Quantity
Aruba 7010-xx Controller 1
Mounting Brackets 2
M6 x 15 mm Phillips Pan Head Screws 4
M4 x 8 mm Phillips Flat Head Screws 8
M6 x 7 mm Grounding Screws 2
AC Power Cord Retaining Clip 1
Power Cable 1
USB Console Cable 1
Rubber Feet 4
Aruba 7010 Installation Guide (Printed) (This document) 1
Quick Start Guide (Printed) 1
End User License Agreement (Printed) 1

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7010 Components
This section introduces the component and its location in the Aruba 7010 controller.
Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Aruba 7010 controller and Figure 2 shows the back panel of the Aruba 7010
controller.
Figure 1 Front Panel of the Aruba 7010 Controller
Figure 2 Back Panel of the Aruba 7010 Controller
The following table lists the components on the Aruba 7010 controller:
Optional accessories are available for use with the Aruba 7010 controllerand are sold separately. Contact your
Aruba sales representative for details and assistance.
Table 4 Aruba 7010 Controller Components
Callout Component Description
1 Access Ports 16 x10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports
Orange numbering: Indicates that the port supports PoE/
PoE+
Gray numbering: Indicates that the port does not support
PoE
2 Uplink Ports 2 x 1000BASE-X ports
3 Power, Status, and Peered LEDs Used for basic monitoring of the Aruba 7010 controller
4 LCD Used to configure LCD behavior and other basic operations
5 Menu Button Used to select the LCD screen menu
6 Enter Button Used to execute actions on the LCD Screen
7 USB Interface 2 x USB 2.0, USB storage device can be used to save and upload
configurations

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Access Ports (Ethernet Ports)
The 7010 controller is equipped with sixteen 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports (0 to 15). Gigabit Ethernet
uses all eight wires and each pair is bi-directional, which means, the same pair is used for both data transmission and
data reception. Figure 3 illustrates the Gigabit Ethernet port pin-out for a RJ-45 connector. The pins paired on a 10/
100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet port are: 1/2, 3/6, 4/5, and 7/8.
Figure 3 Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out
All Power over Ethernet (PoE) capable ports support IEEE 802.3af PoE, providing up to 15.4 W of DC power, and IEEE
802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), supplying up to 30.0 W of DC power to connected devices, but the power
per port is subject to the total PoE power (150W) available in the chassis.
Ethernet Port LEDs
Each 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port is equipped with two LEDs allowing you to monitor the status and activity on
the port. These LEDs provide basic monitoring of the status and activity of each port.
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.
8 Management Port Used to connect to a separate management network
9 Mini USB Console Port Provides console access for direct local access
10 Console Port RJ-45 serial console access port
11 AC in AC power connector
12 Grounding Points Used to attach the grounding screws
In the Aruba 7010 controller, the access ports 0 to 11 that support PoE/PoE+ are numbered in orange and the
access ports 12 to 15 that do not support PoE are numbered in gray.
Table 4 Aruba 7010 Controller Components (Continued)
Callout Component Description
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

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The following table describes the LED behavior for each mode:
Uplink Ports
The Aruba 7010 controller includes two 1000BASE-X uplink ports (16 and 17). See Figure 4. It is recommended to use
Aruba supported SFP transceivers in these ports.
Figure 4 Ports, LEDs, and LCD Panel
Table 5 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Port LEDs
LED Function LCD Mode Indicator Status
LINK/ACT Link
status
N/A Green (Solid) Link has been established
Green
(Blinking)
Port is transmitting or receiving data
Off No link on port
STATUS Port
status
Administrativ
e
Green (Solid) Port enabled
Off Port Administratively disabled
Duplex Green (Solid) Full-duplex
Off Half-duplex
PoE Green (Solid) PoE enabled
Green
(Blinking)
Power enabled, but power denied due to
unavailability
Off PoE not enabled
Speed Green (Solid) 1000 Mbps
Off 10/100 Mbps

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Each uplink port has two LEDs. These LEDs are used to monitor the status and activity on each port.
Power, Status, and Peered LEDs
The front panel also includes power, status, and peered LEDs that provide basic monitoring of the overall status of
the Aruba 7010 controller. See Figure 4 on page 10.
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 Uplink Port LEDs
Label Function LCD Mode Indicator Status
LINK/ACT Link status NA Green (solid) Link has been established
Green (blinking) Port is transmitting or receiving data
Off No link on port
STATUS Port status Administrative Green (solid) Port enabled
Off Port disabled
Duplex Green (solid) Full-duplex
Off N/A
PoE Off N/A
Speed Green (solid) 1 Gbps
Off N/A
Table 7 Power, Status, and Peered LEDs
LED Function Indicator Status
Power System powers Green (Solid) Power On
Off Power Off
Status System status Green (Solid) Operational
Green (Blinking) Device is loading software
Amber (Blinking) Major alarm
Amber (Solid) Critical alarm
Off No power
Peered Reserved for future use N/A N/A

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LCD Panel
The Aruba 7010 controller is equipped with an LCD panel (see Figure 4 on page 10.) that displays information about
the controller’s status and provides a menu that allows basic operations such as initial setup and reboot. The LCD
panel displays two lines of text with a maximum of 16 characters on each line. When using the LCD panel, the active
line is indicated by an arrow next to the first letter.
The LCD panel is operated using the two navigation buttons to the right of the screen.
Menu: Allows you to navigate through the menus of the LCD panel.
Enter: Confirms and executes the action currently displayed on the LCD panel.
LCD Mode Menu
The LCD mode menu includes four modes as shown in the following table.
Table 8 LCD Panel Mode
LCD Mode Function Displays Description
Boot Displays the boot up status. “Booting ArubaOS... Displays boot status.
LED Displays the mode of the
STATUS LED.
The LED mode menu allows
you to choose what
information is communicated
by the STATUS LEDs on each
port. See Table 5 on page 10
for descriptions of the LED
behavior of each mode.
LED mode: ADM Administrative– Displays whether the port is
administratively enabled or disabled.
LED mode: DPX Duplex– Displays the duplex mode of the
port.
LED mode: POE PoE– Displays if port is taking PoE power or
not.
LED mode: SPD Speed– Displays the speed of the port.
Exit Exits LED menu.
Status Displays the ArubaOS version. OS Version Displays the ArubaOS version.
Exit Exits Status menu.
Maintenance Allows you to execute some
basic operations of the Aruba
7010 controller such as
uploading an image or
rebooting the system.
Upgrade Image [Partition 0
[Y|N] | Partiion 1 [Y|N]]
Allows you to upgrade the software image on
the selected partition from a predefined
location on an attached USB flash device.
Upload config [Y | N] Uploads the controller’s current configuration
to a predefined location on the attached USB
flash device.
Factory Default [Y|N] Allows you to reset the device to factory
default settings.
Media Eject [Y| N] Completes the reading or writing of the
attached USB device.
Reload system [Y|N] Allows you to reboot the device.
Halt system [Y|N] Allows you to halt the device.
Exit Exits Maintenance menu.

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Disabling the LCD Screen
By default, the LCD screen is enabled. However, if the 7010 controller is deployed in a location without physical
security, the LCD screen can be disabled through the CLI. When disabled, pushing one of the navigation buttons will
only illuminate the LCD screen and display the slot, role, device name, and any alarms.
Additionally, it is possible to disable only the maintenance menu. This allows you to change the LED behavior and
view the device status but prevent upgrades and configuration changes.
To disable the LCD screen, enter the Enable mode and use the following CLI commands:
(host) #configure terminal
(host) (config) #lcd-menu
(host) (lcd-menu) #disable menu
To disable only the Maintenance menu or one of its sub-menus, enter the Enable mode and use the following CLI
commands:
(host) #configure terminal
(host) (config) #lcd
(host) (lcd-menu) #disable menu maintenance ?
factory-default
halt-system
media-eject
reload-system
upgrade-image
upload-config
(host) (lcd-menu) #disable menu maintenance upgrade-image ?
partition0
partition1
USB Interface
The Aruba 7010 controller is equipped with a USB 2.0 interface. See Figure 4 on page 10. A USB storage device can be
used to save and upload configurations to the controller. USB functions are controlled through the LCD panel on the
front of the controller. For more information on the LCD panel and its functions, see “LCD Panel” on page12.
Management Port
The Aruba 7010 controller is equipped with a 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Management (RJ-45) port. See Figure 4 on
page 10.
The management port provides 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet access to the Aruba 7010 controller CLI, SNMP, and Web
interface for complete system management and troubleshooting. It can also be used to connect to a separate
management network.
The management port has an LINK/ACT LED on its left side and SPEED LED on its right side. During operation, these
LEDs provide status information as shown in the following table:
Table 9 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) Management Port
LED Function Indicator Status
LINK/ACT Link Status Information Green (Solid) Link has been established
Green (Blinking) Link activity
Off No link on port

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Mini USB Console Connector
The Aruba 7010 controller is equipped with one Mini USB (type B) connector that provides console access for direct
local access. See Figure 4 on page 10. If both Mini USB and RJ-45 Console ports are connected, the Mini USB
connection takes precedence over the RJ-45 Console connection.
Mini USB Driver
To use the Mini USB console port, you must install the Aruba Mini USB driver on the computer that will manage your
controller. To download the driver, perform the following steps:
1. Go to https://support.arubanetworks.com.
2. Click on the Tools & Resources tab.
3. Open the USB Console Driver folder.
4. Open the Mobility Controller and Mobility Access Switch folder.
5. Select the appropriate file for your application. The corresponding operating system is in the file name.
Console Port
Use the serial CONSOLE port to allow direct local management. See Figure 4 on page 10. This port is a RJ-45 female
connector that accepts an RS-232 serial cable with a male connector.
Figure 5 Serial Console Port Pin-Out
The communication settings for the Console port is shown in the following table:
SPEED Interface Speed Green (Solid) 1000Mbps
Off 10/100Mbps
Table 10 Console Terminal Settings
Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control
9600 8 None 1 None
!
CAUTION
The CONSOLE port is compatible only with RS-232 devices. Non-RS-232 devices, such as APs, are not
supported.
Table 9 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) Management Port (Continued)
LED Function Indicator Status
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 female RJ-45 connector to a male DB9 connector. See Figure 6 for
complete details.
Figure 6 RJ-45 (Female) to DB9 (Male) Modular Adapter Conversion
Power Supply
The Aruba 7010 controller is equipped with an integrated AC power supply of 225W. The integrated power supply
supports 75W of system power and 150W of PoE power.
PoE
The 7010 controller supports PoE (802.3af) and PoE+ (802.3at) to provide power to connected devices. PoE/PoE+ is
enabled by default to provide plug and play capability for PoE capable devices. The 7010 controller supports PoE
management in Dynamic mode.
In dynamic mode, the per port power budgeted from the total power supplied from the PSUs is equal the amount of
power consumed by the port.
Grounding Point
To meet safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements and to ensure proper operation, the controller
must be adequately grounded before power is connected. Connect a grounding cable to earth ground and then
attach it to the chassis grounding point using two screws.
Comply with electrical grounding standards during all phases of installation and operation of the product. Do not
allow the controller’s chassis, network ports, power supply, or mounting brackets to contact any device, cable, object,
or person attached to a different electrical ground. Also, never connect the device to external storm grounding
sources.
SFP Modules
SFP Modules, also known as mini-GBICs, are hot-swappable Gigabit Ethernet transceivers that provide optical or
copper connections to other devices.
!
CAUTION
Do not connect the Console port to an Ethernet switch or a PoE power source. This may damage the controller.
Aruba tests and supports Aruba approved optics within their controller devices. Non-approved third party
optics are not tested or supported; therefore, Aruba does not guarantee proper functionality of non-approved
third party optics when used in an Aruba system. For a complete list of Aruba approved optics, contact your
Aruba sales representative.
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
DB-9 Male
Pin-Out
TxD
RxD
Ground
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6

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Table 11 Supported SFPs
SFP Description
SFP-SX Aruba SFP, 1000BASE-SX, LC Connector; 850nm pluggable GbE optic; up to 300 meters over multi-
mode fiber (Type OM2).
SFP-LX Aruba SFP, 1000BASE-LX, LC Connector; 310nm pluggable GbE optic; up to 10,000 meters over
single-mode fiber.
SFP-TX Aruba SFP, 1000BASE-T SFP; copper GbE pluggable; RJ45 connector; up to 100 meters over Category-
5, 5e, 6 and 6a unshielded twisted pair cable.

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Chapter 2
Installation
This chapter describes how to install an Aruba 7010 controller using the many mounting options
available. The 7010 controller ships with an accessory kit that includes the equipment needed to
install the controller in standard, 19-inch telco rack or on a wall.
“Precautions” on page17
“Selecting a Location” on page18
“Rack Mounting- Standard” on page18
“Table or Shelf Installation” on page20
“Wall Mounting” on page20
“Installing an SFP” on page23
Precautions
Ensure that the rack is correctly and securely installed to prevent it from falling or becoming
unstable.
Dangerous voltage above 240VAC is always present while the Aruba Power Supply Module is
plugged into an electrical outlet. Remove all rings, jewelry, and other potentially conductive
material before working with this device.
Never insert foreign objects into the chassis, power supply, or any other component, even when
the power supply is turned Off, unplugged, or removed.
Ensure that the main power is fully disconnected from the controller by unplugging all power
cords from their outlets. For safety, verify that the power outlets and plugs are easily reachable by
the operator.
Do not handle electrical cables which are not insulated. This also includes network cables.
Keep water and other fluids away from the controller to minimize electrical hazards.
Comply with electrical grounding standards during all phases of installation and operation of the
product. Do not allow the controller’s chassis, network ports, power supply, or mounting brackets
to contact any device, cable, object, or person attached to a different electrical ground. Also, never
connect the device to external storm grounding sources.
!
CAUTION
Installation of the device should be performed by a trained installation professional.
!
CAUTION
Please only use the included or Aruba specified cables, power cords, AC power supplies, and batteries. The
power cord should not be used with other electric equipment than what is specified by Aruba.
接続ケーブル、電源コード、AC アダプタ、バッテリーなどの部品は、必ず添付品または指定品をご使用ください。
また、電源ケーブルは弊社が指定する製品以外の電気機器には使用できないためご注意ください。

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Perform installation or removal of the chassis or any module in a static-free environment. Proper
use of anti-static body straps and mats is strongly recommended.
Modules must be kept in anti-static packaging when not installed in the chassis.
Do not ship or store this product near strong electromagnetic, electrostatic, magnetic, or
radioactive fields.
Do not disassemble the chassis.
Selecting a Location
The 7010 controller, like other network and computing devices, requires the following “electronic-
friendly” environment:
Reliable power
Verify that your electrical outlet is compatible with the 7010 controller power supply.
Cool, non-condensing ventilation
For proper operation, the 7010 controller requires an environment with an ambient air
temperature between 0º C and 40º C (32º F and 104º F). Humidity must be kept at non-condensing
levels, between 5% and 95%.
Where a large number of electrical devices are working in the same area, additional air
conditioning or air circulation equipment may be required.
Ample space
For proper air circulation, leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance all around the chassis.
Leave additional space in front and rear side of the chassis to access power cords, network cables,
and indicator LEDs.
Limited electromagnetic interference
For best operation, keep the 7010 controller and all cords and cables at least 0.7 meters (2 feet)
from fluorescent lighting fixtures, and 2 meters (6 feet) from photocopiers, radio transmitters,
electric generators, and other sources of strong electromagnetic interference.
Rack Mounting- Standard
This mounting option allows mounting the 7010 controller in a two-post 19-inch Telco rack.
Required Tools and Equipment
The following tools and equipment are required for installing a 7010 controller:
Mounting Bracket (x2) (included in the kit): Do not use for table or shelf installation
Screws for mounting bracket (x8): M4 x 8 mm Phillips Flat Head Screws (included in the kit)
Screws for system rack mount (x4): M6 x 15 mm Phillips Pan Head Screws (included in the kit)
Suitable Screwdrivers for all screw types provided in the box (not included in the kit)
!
CAUTION
Each 7010 controller should have its own mounting equipment. Do not place other networking equipment
directly on top of a mounted 7010 controller. Failure to do so can damage the device.
Some racks require screws that differ from those included with the 7010 controller. Ensure that you have the
correct screws before installing the 7010 controller.

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Installation Steps
To install a 7010 controller into a two-post 19-inch Telco rack:
1. Place the mounting bracket over the mounting holes on the controller (see Figure 7).
2. Secure the bracket to the controller using the eight screws for the mount bracket (four per
bracket) and a suitable screwdriver.
Figure 7 Rack Mount Brackets
3. Mount the controller within your organization’s rack system using the four screws for system rack
mount (two per bracket) and a suitable screwdriver (see Figure 8).
Figure 8 Rack Mount Installation
Leave a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) of space on the left and right side of the controller for proper air flow
and ventilation.
Leave additional space in the front and the back of the controller to access network cables, LED status
indicators, and power cord.

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Table or Shelf Installation
Required Tools and Equipment
Rubber Feet (included in the kit)
Installation Steps
1. Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the controller (see Figure 9).
Figure 9 Attaching Rubber Feet
2. Place the controller in the location you have chosen.
Wall Mounting
The mounting brackets can also be used for wall mounting the 7010 controller.
Required Tools and Equipment
The following tools and equipment are required for installing a 7010 controller on a wall:
Mounting Brackets (x2) (included in the kit)
Screws for mounting bracket (x8): M4 x 8 mm Phillips Flat Head Screws (included in the kit)
Wall Anchors: Optional accessory (not included in the kit)
Wall Mounting Screws: The type of screw depends on the installation surface (not included in the
kit)
Suitable Screwdrivers for all screw types (not included in the kit)
Installation Steps
To install a 7010 controller on a wall:
Ensure that the Ethernet ports are facing down when installing the 7010 controller on a wall.