Hewlett Packard Enterprise ARUBA60 User Manual
CHAPTER 3
AP Deployment
This chapter covers the following topics:
z Physical mounting of the Aruba 60/61
z Connecting the required cables
Mounting the Aruba 60/61
When provisioning is complete, mount the Aruba 60/61 at its intended service location.
The Aruba 60/61 Access Points with or without external antennas are intended only for
installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3.af. All interconnected equipment
must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's
associated LAN connections.
Select a location as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area. If necessary,
use the Aruba RF Plan site survey tool to determine the optimum locations for your access
points and air monitors.
The service location should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference.
Normally, the higher you place an access point or air monitor, the better its performance.
If external antennas are used, make sure that they and their associated wiring are located
entirely indoors. TheAruba 60/61 and any optional external antennas are not suitable for
outside use.
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The Aruba 60/61 can be mounted on a wall or suspended from above (not shown) using
one of the optional mounting kits (dimensions vary) in the following ways:
1 2
FIGURE 3-1 Aruba 60/61 Mounting Options
3
Note For dimensions, see “Product Specifications”. Allow 5 cm (2")
additional space on the right-hand side for cables. Measurements for
the Aruba AP60 depend on attached antennas, which vary.
Aruba AP60 Detachable Antennas
Before deploying the Aruba AP60, attach the appropriate antennas (not included). The
antenna connections should be tightened by hand to avoid overtightening.
The Aruba AP60 has dual Reverse Polarity SMA (RP-SMA) female antenna connectors that
accept a variety of high-gain detachable antennas. A list of antennae tested for use with the
Aruba AP60 is available on the Aruba Wireless Networks Web site:
http://www.arubanetworks.com
Check the Interoperability section of the Products page for the latest information.
Note Other antennae not listed may also work with the Aruba AP60, but for RF
regulatory purposes should only be used if they are rated at a lower gain
than similar, listed antennae.
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Make sure that all external antennas and their associated wiring are located entirely indoors. The
Aruba AP60 Access Points and their optional external antennas are not suitable for outside use.
Free-Standing Placement
To place the Aruba 60/61 indoors on a flat table or shelf:
1 Flip open the stand located on the back of the Aruba 60/61:
FIGURE 3-2 Aruba 60/61Fold-Out Stand
2 Place the device on a sturdy table or shelf.
CAUTION—Do not place the Aruba 60/61 in any place where it could fall
on people or equipment. For more secure installation, use one of the
optional mounting kits.
3 Orient the antennas.
For best performance, swivel the individual antennas (Aruba AP60) or antenna array (Aruba
AP61) so that they are oriented vertically. Once mounting is complete, connect the required
cables (see instructions on page 28).
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Using the Built-In Mounting Slots
The keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the Aruba 60/61 can be used to attach the device
upright to an indoor wall or shelf.
CAUTION—Do not use the mounting slots to hang the Aruba 60/61 from
the ceiling, sideways, or in any place where it could fall on people or equipment. For more secure installation, use one of the optional mounting kits.
To hang the Aruba 60/61 upright using the mounting slots, perform the following steps.
1 Install two screws in the wall or shelf as shown in Figure 3-3:
Screw/Nail Positions
(fastened to wall or shelf)
12.7 cm
(5.00")
Screw/Nail Dimensions
Maximum Minimum
7.0 mm
3.0 mm
0.27"
0.12"
2.0 mm
3.8 mm
clearance
from surface
0.08"
0.15"
clearance
from surface
5.8 mm
0.23"
1.3 mm
clearnace
from surface
0.05"
clearance
from surface
FIGURE 3-3 Mounting Screw Specifications
If attaching the device to drywall, we recommend using appropriate wall anchors (not
included) as shown in Figure 3-4 on page 27.
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2 Align the Aruba 60/61 mounting slots to capture the surface screws.
FIGURE 3-4 Hanging the Aruba 60/61 on Screws
3 Secure the Aruba 60/61, if desired.
To prevent the unauthorized removal of the Aruba 60/61 from its installed location, use a
Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable (not included). Wrap the security cable around an
immovable object, insert the cable’s lock into the Kensington Security Slot on the back of
the Aruba 60/61, and turn the key.
4 Orient the antennas.
For best performance, swivel the individual antennas (Aruba AP60) or antenna array (Aruba
AP61) so that they are oriented vertically (see Figure 3-1 on page 24). Once mounting is
complete, connect the required cables (see instructions on page 28).
Using the Optional Mounting Kits
Use the optional mounting kit to attach the Aruba 60/61 to a wall, shelf, or ceiling. For
installation, see the Aruba AP60/61 Mounting Kit Installation Notes (P/N 0500037-01)
provided with each kit.
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Connecting Required Cables
The Aruba 60/61 Access Points with or without external antennas are intended only for
installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3.af. All interconnected equipment
must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's
associated LAN connections.
Selecting an FE Cable
The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) port is used to connect the AP to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX
(twisted-pair) Ethernet LAN segment. The appropriate FE cable depends on the features
required of the FE port:
z SPOE
When connecting the AP to a device that supports Serial and Power Over Ethernet
(SPOE), use an 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE cable.
The Aruba 5000 (with Line Card LC-5000-24FE-2GE-SPOE), the Aruba 2400, and the
Aruba 800 support SPOE.
z POE
If the connecting device supports only Power Over Ethernet (POE), use a 4- or
8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE cable.
z Network Only
If the connecting device does not support POE, use a 4- or 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP,
FE cable. The port detects MDI/MDX and automatically adjusts for straight-through or
crossover cables.
The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet).
When the Aruba 60/61 is installed in an air-handling space, as described in NEC (2002)
Article 300.22(C), POE is required. Also, any FE cable installed in such spaces should be
suitable under NEC Article 800.50 and marked accordingly for use in plenums and
air-handling spaces with regard to smoke propagation, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP or CMP.
Install cables in accordance with all applicable local regulations and practices.
For more port and cable details, see Appendix A.
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Connecting Cables & Power
CAUTION—To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment, be sure to
comply with electrical grounding standards during all phases of installation
and operation of the AP. Do not allow the Aruba 60/61 or its attachments to
be connected to or make contact with metal or power outlets on a different
electrical ground than the device to which it is connected. Also, never connect the AP or WLAN Switch to external storm grounding sources.
1 Connect one end of the FE cable directly to the Aruba 60/61 FE port.
2 Connect the other end of the FE cable to one of the following:
A
To a network port on the Aruba WLAN Switch, or
B
To a network hub, router, or switch that has a routable path to the Aruba WLAN
Switch.
Note If the connecting device supplies POE, a straight-through cable must con-
nect the Aruba 60/61 directly to the powering device without any intervening hubs, routers, or other networking equipment.
3 Connect power, if necessary.
The Aruba 60/61 can receive electrical power using the following options:
z POE
If connecting the Aruba 60/61 to a device that supplies IEEE 802.3af compliant POE no
additional power connection is necessary.
z Power Outlet
Note When the Aruba 60/61 is installed in an air-handling space, as
described in NEC (2002) Article 300.22(C), POE must be used
instead of a power outlet.
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If local regulations and practices permit, connect the optional AC power adapter (not
included) to the DC power socket on the Aruba 60/61 and plug it into an appropriate power
outlet.
CAUTION—To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment, use
only the AC power adapter certified for this device in the country where
it is used.
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APPENDIX A
Port Specifications
FE Port
The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) port is located on the right-hand side of the Aruba 60/61
and has an RJ-45 female connector. The port pin-outs are shown in Figure A-1 :
Aruba 60/61
10/100 Mbps Ethernet
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Direction
Input
Output
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ETH Rx+ (POE negative*)
ETH Rx– (POE negative*)
ETH Tx+ (POE positive*)
Serial TxD**
Serial TGND**
ETH Tx– (POE positive*)
Serial RxD**
Serial RGND**
*POE optional
**Serial optional
FIGURE A-1 Aruba 60/61 FE Port
The appropriate cable depends on the level of connectivity required of the FE port:
z If the connecting device supports Serial and Power Over Ethernet (SPOE), use an
8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE cable with a male RJ-45 connector.
The Aruba 5000 (with Line Card LC-5000-24FE-2GE-SPOE), the Aruba 2400, and the
Aruba 800 support SPOE.
z If the connecting device supports only Power Over Ethernet (POE, including IEEE
802.3af POE as well as “inline” or “midspan” POE devices), use an 8- or 4-conductor,
Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE cable with male RJ-45 connectors.
z If the connecting device does not support Serial or POE, use a 4- or 8-conductor,
Category 5 UTP, FE cable with male RJ-45 connectors. The port detects MDI/MDX
and automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables.
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The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet).
When the Aruba 60/61 is installed in an air-handling space, as described in NEC (2002)
Article 300.22 (C), POE is required. Also, any FE cable installed in such spaces should be
suitable under NEC Article 800.50 and marked accordingly for use in plenums and
air-handling spaces with regard to smoke propagation, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP or CMP.
Install cables in accordance with all applicable local regulations and practices.
Serial Breakout Adapter
The optional serial breakout adapter is used to separate the serial communications lines from
the Aruba 60/61 FE+SPOE port. This allows the administrator to connect a local serial
console directly to the AP and access the apboot prompt for manual provisioning.
The serial breakout adapter pin-outs are shown in Figure A-2 :
DB-9 Female Pin-Out
SG
9
8
7
6
RJ-45 Male "To AP" Pin-Out
RJ-45 Male "To Network" Pin-Out
5
4
TxD
3
RxD
2
1
1
ETH Rx+ (POE positive)
2
ETH Rx– (POE positive)
ETH Tx+ (POE negative)
3
Serial TxD
4
Serial TGND
5
6
ETH Tx– (POE negative)
Serial RxD
7
Serial RGND
8
1
ETH Rx+ (POE negative)
2
ETH Rx– (POE negative)
3
ETH Tx+ (POE positive)
4
5
ETH Tx– (POE positive)
6
7
8
Direction
Output
Input
Internal Adapter Wiring
12345678
"To AP"
FIGURE A-2 Aruba Serial Breakout Adapter
To Console
123456789
12345678
"To Network"
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DB-9 Specification
The DB-9 connector attaches to the serial port of a console terminal. Communication settings
for the port are specified in Ta b l e A - 1 :
TABLE A-1 Console Terminal Settings
Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control
9600 8 None 1 None
“To AP” Specifications
The RJ-45 connector labeled “To AP” attaches to the Aruba 60/61 FE port either directly (if
the AP is physically available) or indirectly (if the AP is already deployed).
When connecting indirectly, use a straight-through FE coupler to attach the “To AP” connector
to the FE cable leading directly to the AP’s FE port with no intervening hubs, routers, or other
network equipment. The cable must be 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE
cable with a maximum length of 100 meters (325 feet).
The Aruba 60/61 and serial breakout adapter are plenum rated. When is installed in an
air-handling space, as described in NEC (2002) Article 300.22(C), any connecting FE cable
should be suitable under NEC Article 800.50 and marked accordingly for use in plenums and
air-handling spaces with regard to smoke propagation, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP or CMP.
Install cables in accordance with all applicable local regulations and practices.
“To Network” Specifications
The RJ-45 connector labeled “To Network” attaches to an FE LAN segment. This
connection is optional unless IEEE 802.11af Power Over Ethernet (POE) is used to power the
AP during manual provisioning.
A straight-through FE coupler may be used to attach the “To Network” connector to a LAN
FE cable. The appropriate cable depends on the level of connectivity required of the FE port:
z If the connecting device supports IEEE 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (POE), use a 4- or
8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE cable with male RJ-45 connectors.
The Aruba 5000 (with Line Card LC-5000-24FE-2GE-SPOE), the Aruba 2400, and the
Aruba 800 support SPOE.
z Otherwise, use a 4- or 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, FE cable with male RJ-45
connectors. The port detects MDI/MDX and automatically adjusts for straight-through
or crossover cables.
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Note Only IEEE 802.3af Power Over Ethernet is supported for manual provi-
sioning. “Inline” or “midspan” POE devices will not work with the Aruba
serial breakout adapter.
The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet).
The Aruba 60/61 and serial breakout adapter are plenum rated. When is installed in an
air-handling space, as described in NEC (2002) Article 300.22(C), the connecting FE cable
should be suitable under NEC Article 800.50 and marked accordingly for use in plenums and
air-handling spaces with regard to smoke propagation, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP or CMP.
Install cables in accordance with all applicable local regulations and practices.
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