HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE HP 2930F48GPP4SP Instructions
Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide
Part Number: 5200-1194d
Published: 2019 October
Edition: 5
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introducing the 2930F switches....................................................5
Front of the 2930F switches.......................................................................................................................... 6
Network ports......................................................................................................................................8
Management ports........................................................................................................................... 10
Console Ports......................................................................................................................... 10
Switch and port LEDs on front of the switches............................................................................. 11
LED mode select button and indicator LEDs...................................................................... 15
Reset and Clear buttons...................................................................................................................15
Back of the switches.....................................................................................................................................16
Power connector............................................................................................................................... 16
Switch features............................................................................................................................................. 16
Chapter 2 Installing the switch......................................................................19
Included parts............................................................................................................................................... 19
Installation procedures................................................................................................................................22
Installation precautions....................................................................................................................23
Prepare the installation site........................................................................................................................ 24
Verify that the switch passes self-test........................................................................................................25
LED behavior:.....................................................................................................................................26
Mount the switch..........................................................................................................................................27
Mounting a 24–port or 48–port Aruba 2930F switch....................................................................27
Mounting the Aruba 2930F 8G switches (JL258A and JL692A).................................................... 29
Mounting the Aruba 12G switch (JL693A)...................................................................................... 34
Install or remove SFP/SFP+ transceivers................................................................................................... 43
Installing the transceivers................................................................................................................ 44
Removing the transceiver:............................................................................................................... 44
Connect the switch to a power source...................................................................................................... 45
(Optional) Connect a management console............................................................................................. 47
Terminal conguration..................................................................................................................... 47
Direct console access........................................................................................................................48
Console cable pinouts...................................................................................................................... 49
Connect the network cables....................................................................................................................... 49
Using the RJ-45 connectors.............................................................................................................. 49
Connecting cables to transceivers.................................................................................................. 50
Sample network topologies............................................................................................................. 51
Chapter 3 Getting started with switch conguration..............................53
Recommended minimal conguration......................................................................................................53
Using the console setup screen...................................................................................................... 53
Where to go from here.....................................................................................................................55
Using the IP address for remote switch management............................................................................ 56
Starting a Telnet session.................................................................................................................. 56
Starting a web browser session...................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting............................................................................. 58
Basic troubleshooting tips...........................................................................................................................58
Diagnosing with the LEDs............................................................................................................................59
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LED patterns for general switch troubleshooting.........................................................................59
LED patterns for PoE troubleshooting............................................................................................64
Proactive networking................................................................................................................................... 64
Hardware diagnostic tests...........................................................................................................................65
Testing the switch by resetting it.....................................................................................................65
Checking the switch LEDs.................................................................................................................65
Checking console messages............................................................................................................ 65
Testing twisted-pair cabling............................................................................................................. 66
Testing switch-to-device network communications......................................................................66
Testing end-to-end network communications.............................................................................. 66
Restoring the factory default conguration..............................................................................................66
Downloading new switch software............................................................................................................ 67
Chapter 5 Specications..................................................................................68
Switch specications.................................................................................................................................... 68
Technology standards and safety compliance..........................................................................................71
Chapter 6 Cabling and technology information........................................ 72
Cabling specications.................................................................................................................................. 72
Technology distance specications............................................................................................................ 73
Mode conditioning patch cord....................................................................................................................74
Installing the patch cord...................................................................................................................74
Twisted-pair cable/connector pinouts....................................................................................................... 75
Auto-MDIX feature............................................................................................................................ 75
Other wiring rules............................................................................................................................. 76
Straight-through twisted-pair cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network connections............. 76
Cable diagram........................................................................................................................ 76
Pin assignments..................................................................................................................... 77
Crossover twisted-pair cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network connection.......................... 77
Cable diagram........................................................................................................................ 77
Pin assignments..................................................................................................................... 78
Straight-through twisted-pair cable for 1000 Mbps network connections................................78
Cable diagram........................................................................................................................ 78
Pin assignments..................................................................................................................... 79
Chapter 7 Websites...........................................................................................80
Chapter 8 Support and other resources......................................................81
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support........................................................................................81
Accessing updates........................................................................................................................................81
Customer self repair.................................................................................................................................... 82
Remote support............................................................................................................................................82
Warranty information.................................................................................................................................. 82
Regulatory information............................................................................................................................... 83
Documentation feedback............................................................................................................................83
Chapter 9 Warranty and regulatory information......................................84
4 Aruba 2930F Switch Series Installation and Getting Started
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Chapter 1
Introducing the 2930F switches
The Aruba 2930F multiport switches can be used to build high performance switched networks. These
switches are store-and-forward devices oering low latency for high-speed networking. 2930F switches
support full network management capabilities. Most models also provide Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+)
technologies.
This guide applies to the following switch products:
Non-PoE switches PoE+ switches
Aruba 2930F 24G 4SFP+ Switch (JL253A) Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL255A)
Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP+ Switch (JL254A) Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL256A)
Aruba 2930F 24G 4SFP Switch (JL259A) Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP Switch (JL261A)
Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP Switch (JL260A) Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP Switch (JL262A)
Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch (JL258A)
Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ TAA Switch (JL692A)
Aruba 2930F 12G PoE+ 2G/2SFP+ Switch (JL693A)
Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ TAA Switch (JL263A)
Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ TAA Switch (JL264A)
Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP 740W Switch (JL557A)
Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 740W Switch (JL558A)
Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 740W TAA Switch (JL559A)
15W AC Power Adapter (5066-5063)
1
Included and used only with the Aruba 2930F 8G JL258A and JL692A switches. All other 2930F switches operate with
internal power supplies only.
This chapter describes these switches with the following information:
• Front of the switches:
◦ Network ports
◦ Management ports
◦ LEDs
◦ Buttons
1
• Back of the switches:
◦ Power connectors
• Switch features
NOTE: The drawings in this publication are for illustration only and may not match your
particular 2930F switch model.
Chapter 1 Introducing the 2930F switches 5
Front of the 2930F switches
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Figure 1: 2930F Switch front panels
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Table 1: 2930F switch fronts
Label Description
1
Aruba 2930F 24G 4SFP+ Switch (JL253A)
2
Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP+ Switch (JL254A)
3
Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL255A)
4
Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL256A)
5
Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch (JL258A)
Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ TAA Switch (JL692A)
6
Aruba 2930F 24G 4SFP Switch (JL259A)
7
Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP Switch (JL260A)
8
Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP Switch (JL261A)
9
Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP Switch (JL262A)
10
11
12
13
14
15
Figure 2: Example of 2930F switch front labels and descriptions
Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ TAA Switch (JL263A)
Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ TAA Switch (JL264A)
Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP 740W Switch (JL557A)
Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 740W Switch (JL558A)
Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 740W TAA Switch (JL559A)
Aruba 2930F 12G PoE+ 2G/2SFP+ Switch (JL693A)
Chapter 1 Introducing the 2930F switches 7
Table 2: Front of the 2930F switches labels and descriptions
Label Description
1 SFP/SFP+ ports
2 SFP/SFP+ port LEDs
3 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 ports
4 Switch port LEDs
5 Global Status, Unit Identication, Speed, PoE1, Usr LEDs
6 RJ Serial Console
7 Reset, Clear buttons
8 LED Mode button
9 Micro USB Console
1
PoE Mode LED is present only on switch models that support PoE.
Network ports
Table 3: Network ports
Product
Model name 10/100/1000
number
JL253A Aruba 2930F
24G 4SFP+
Switch
JL254A Aruba 2930F
48G 4SFP+
Switch
JL255A Aruba 2930F
24G PoE+ 4SFP+
Switch
JL256A Aruba 2930F
48G PoE+ 4SFP+
Switch
JL258A Aruba 2930F 8G
PoE+ 2SFP+
Switch
JL692A Aruba 2930F 8G
PoE+ 2SFP+ TAA
Switch
non-PoE RJ-45
1
ports
24 - - 4
48 - - 4
- 24 - 4
- 48 - 4
- 8 - 2
- 8 - 2
10/100/1000
PoE/PoE+ RJ-45
1
ports
SFP ports
2
SFP+ ports
3
JL693A Aruba 2930F
2 12 - 2
12G PoE+ 2G/
2SFP+ Switch
Table Continued
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Product
number
Model name 10/100/1000
non-PoE RJ-45
1
ports
10/100/1000
PoE/PoE+ RJ-45
1
ports
SFP ports
2
SFP+ ports
3
JL259A Aruba 2930F
24G 4SFP Switch
JL260A Aruba 2930F
48G 4SFP Switch
JL261A Aruba 2930F
24G PoE+ 4SFP
Switch
JL262A Aruba 2930F
48G PoE+ 4SFP
Switch
JL263A Aruba 2930F
24G PoE+ 4SFP+
TAA Switch
JL264A Aruba 2930F
48G PoE+ 4SFP+
TAA Switch
JL557A Aruba 2930F
48G PoE+ 4SFP
740W Switch
JL558A Aruba 2930F
48G PoE+ 4SFP
+ 740W Switch
24 - 4 -
48 - 4 -
- 24 4 -
- 48 4 -
- 24 - 4
- 48 - 4
- 48 4 -
- 48 - 4
JL559A Aruba 2930F
- 48 - 4
48G PoE+ 4SFP
+ 740W TAA
Switch
Notes:
1
All RJ-45 ports support “Auto-MDIX”, which means you can use either straight-through or crossover
twisted-pair cables to connect network devices to the switch.
2
SFP ports support 100Mb (100-FX) and 1G SFP transceivers.
3
SFP+ ports support 100Mb (100-FX), 1G SFP, and 10G SFP+ transceivers.
1000-T Copper (twisted-pair) RJ-45
1000-SX Fiber (multimode) LC
1000-LX Fiber (multimode or single mode) LC
1000-LH Fiber (single mode) LC
1000-BX Fiber (single mode) LC
These products also support optional network connectivity:
Chapter 1 Introducing the 2930F switches 9
Table 4: Optional network connectivity, speeds, and technologies
Transceiver Form-Factor and Connector
Speed Technology Cabling SFP ("mini-GBIC")
Connector
100 Mbps 100-FX Fiber (multimode) LC -
1000 Mbps 1000-T Copper (twisted-
pair)
1000-SX Fiber (multimode) LC -
1000-LX Fiber (multimode
or single mode)
1000-LH Fiber (single mode) LC -
1000-BX Fiber (single mode) LC -
10 Gbps 10-Gig Direct
Attach
10-Gig SR Fiber (multimode) - LC
10-Gig LR Fiber (single mode) - LC
10-Gig ER Fiber (single mode) - LC
1
For supported transceivers, see the latest version of the ArubaOS-Switch and ArubaOS-CX Transceiver Guide
on the Aruba Support Portal.
Copper (twinaxial) - Not Applicable
RJ-45 -
LC -
SFP+ Connector
1
• Go to the Aruba Support Portal at https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads.
• Filter for (1) Product Family, (2) Product Series, (3) Document File Contents.
• Select the ArubaOS-Switch and ArubaOS-CX Transceiver Guide link.
For technical details of cabling and technologies, see Cabling and technology information on page 72.
Management ports
Console Ports
There are two serial console port options on the switch, an RJ-45 or Micro USB. These ports are used to
connect a console to the switch. You can use either an RJ-45 serial cable or a standard Micro USB cable.
(Either option must be ordered separately). The Micro USB connector has precedence for input. If both
cables are plugged in, the console output is echoed to both the RJ-45 and the Micro-USB ports. However, the
input is only accepted from the Micro-USB port.
For more information on the console connection, see (Optional) Connect a management console on page
47. The console can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal.
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Switch and port LEDs on front of the switches
Figure 3: Switch and port LEDs
Table 5: Switch and port LEDs: Labels and description
Label
1 Switch port LEDs
2 Global status LED
3 Unit identication LED
4 Speed LED
5 LED Mode button
6 PoE LED
7 Usr LED
1
PoE Mode LED is present only on switch models that support PoE.
On green The switch has passed self-test and is powered up normally.
Slow ash
green*
Slow ash
orange*
On orange If this LED is on orange for a prolonged time, the switch has encountered a fatal
Description
1
The switch self-test and initialization are in progress after the switch has been power
cycled or reset. The switch is not operational until this LED stops blinking green.
A fault or self-test failure has occurred n the switch, one of the switch ports, or a fan. The
Status LED for the component with the fault will ash simultaneously.
hardware failure, or has failed its self-test.
O The unit is not receiving power.
Chapter 1 Introducing the 2930F switches 11
Table 6: Front of switch status and mode LED behavior
Switch LEDs Function State Meaning
Global status Internal power status
of the switch. Self-test
status Switch/port fault
status.
On green The switch has passed self-
test and is powered up
normally.
Slow ash green* The switch self-test and
initialization are in progress
after the switch has been
power cycled or reset. The
switch is not operational
until this LED stops blinking
green.
Slow ash orange* A fault or self-test failure
has occurred in the switch,
one of the switch ports, or a
fan.The Status LED for the
component with the fault
will ash simultaneously.
On orange If this LED is on orange for a
prolonged time, the switch
has encountered a fatal
hardware failure, or has
failed its self-test.
O The unit is not receiving
power.
UID (Unit identication) The Unit Identication
LED is used to help you
to identify a particular
unit in a rack or
collection of products.
Speed mode selected Indicates when the Port
LEDs are showing port
speed information.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
mode selected**
Indicates when the Port
LEDs are showing PoE
status information.
On or slow ash* The "chassislocate"
command allows you to
blink or turn on the LED for
a specied number of
minutes (1-1440). The
default is 30 minutes.
O LED will turn o after the
timeout period has expired.
On Speed mode is selected.
Port LEDs indicate port
speed.
O Speed mode not selected.
On green PoE mode is selected. Port
LEDs show PoE information.
On orange PoE mode is selected and a
port also has a PoE error.
The Global Status LED and
the LED corresponding to
the port with the error will
be ashing orange. The rest
of the port LEDs will display
normal PoE status.
Table Continued
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Switch LEDs Function State Meaning
Slow ash orange* PoE mode has NOT been
selected and a port has a
PoE error. LED will be
ashing orange
simultaneously with the
Global Status LED and the
LED corresponding to the
port with the error. The rest
of the port LEDs will display
normal PoE status.
O PoE mode is not selected.
User mode selected This mode is reserved
for future use.
* The slow blink behavior is an on/o cycle once every 1.6 seconds, approximately.
** Applies only to switches that support PoE/PoE+.
On green User mode is selected.
O User mode not selected.
Table 7: Port LEDs and mode behavior
Switch LEDs Function State/Mode Meaning
Port LEDs
To display the
information for the port
as selected by the LED
Mode select button.
When transceivers and
SFPs are installed, this
LED is also used to
indicate that the
installation has occurred
by going on for two
seconds then o.
Activity/Link
Shows port Activity and
Link status.
This is the DEFAULT.
There is no dedicated
mode LED indicating this
mode.
The Mode LED function
should return to this
selection 10 minutes
after the last press of the
LED Mode button.
Speed Shows port speed
conguration.
PoE*** Shows PoE information.
User Shows user-selectable
behavior.
Activity/Link mode
selected
Chapter 1 Introducing the 2930F switches 13
Port LEDs are displaying
link status and network
activity information
simultaneously.
Activity/Link mode is the
default mode and is in
eect unless another
Half-bright green The port is enabled and
receiving a link indication
from the connected
device.
Table Continued
Switch LEDs Function State/Mode Meaning
LED mode has been
selected.
Speed mode selected Port LEDs are displaying
the connection speed at
which each port is
operating.
Activity icker green
Slow ash orange* The corresponding port
O The port is disabled, not
On green The port is operating at
Slow ash green* The port is operating at 1
The percentage of time
that the LED is full-bright
is roughly proportional to
the percentage of fullbandwidth utilization of
the port.
Half-bright green port
link indication remains
on as activity ickers
from half- bright to fullbright.
has failed its self-test.
Flashes simultaneously
with the Global Status
LED ashing orange.
connected, or not
receiving a link.
10 Gbps.
Gbps.
O The port is not Linked, or
PoE mode selected*** Port LEDs are displaying
PoE information.
* The slow blink behavior is an on/o cycle once every 1.6 seconds, approximately.
** The fast blink behavior is an on/o cycle once every 0.8 seconds, approximately.
On green The port is providing PoE
On orange PoE is disabled on the
Fast ash orange** The port is denied power
Slow ash orange* The port has an internal
O The port is not providing
is operating at 10 or 100
Mbps.
power.
port.
or is detecting an
external PD fault.
hardware failure. Flashes
simultaneously with the
Global Status LED
ashing orange.
PoE power.
*** Applies only to switches that support PoE/PoE+.
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LED mode select button and indicator LEDs
The state of the Mode LEDs is controlled by the LED Mode select button. The current view mode is indicated
by the Mode LEDs next to the button. Press the button to step from one view mode to the next. See Table 6:
Front of switch status and mode LED behavior on page 12.
Reset and Clear buttons
The Reset and Clear buttons are recessed from the front panel. (This design protects them from being
pushed accidentally.) The buttons are accessible through small holes on the top of the front panel. Use
pointed objects, such as unbent paper clips, to push them.
The Reset and Clear buttons are used singly or in combination, as follows:
To accomplish this: Do this: This will happen:
Soft reset Press and release the Reset
button.
Hard reset Press and hold the Reset button
for more than 5 seconds (until all
LEDs turn on), then release.
Delete console and management
access passwords.
Turn o UID LED Press Clear button and release
Restore the factory default
conguration.
Press Clear button for more than
5 seconds, but within 15 seconds
(in between 5 - 15 seconds)
within 5 seconds (in between 0.5 5 seconds)
1. Press Clear and Reset
simultaneously.
2. While continuing to press Clear,
release Reset.
The switch operating system is
cleared gracefully. (Items such as
data transfer completion and
temporary error conditions are
cleared.) The switch then reboots
and runs self-tests.
The switch reboots, similar to a
power cycle. A hard reset is used,
for example, when the switch CPU
is in an unknown state or not
responding.
Clears all passwords. Will ash
Global Status Green LED, after 5
seconds has expired to indicate
that passwords have cleared.
Clears the UID LED.
The switch removes all
conguration changes, restores
the factory default conguration,
and runs self-test.
3. When the Global Status LED
begins to fast ash orange (after
approximately 5 seconds), release
Clear.
NOTE: These buttons are provided for your convenience. If you are concerned with switch
security, make sure that the switch is installed in a secure location, such as a locked wiring
closet. You can also disable these buttons by using the front-panel-security command.
For a description of that command, see the latest Access Security Guide for your switch at
https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads.
Chapter 1 Introducing the 2930F switches 15
Back of the switches
5
The back of all the 24-port and 48-port switches are the same. The back of both 8-port and 12-port switches
are dierent.
Figure 4: Back of the 8-port 2930F switches
Table 8: Back of the 2930F switches labels and descriptions
Label Description
1 Ground point
2 AC power connector
3 Cable tie eyelet
4
5 AC power connector (JL693A)
DC power jack (JL258A and JL692A)
Power connector
The 2930F 12-port, 24-port and 48-port switches do not have a power switch; they are powered on when
connected to an active AC power source. The switches automatically adjust to any voltage between 100-127
and 200-240 volts and either 50 or 60 Hz. There are no voltage range settings required.
The Aruba 2930F 8-port switches (JL258A) do not have a power switch; they are powered on when the
external AC/DC power adapter is connected to the switch and to a power source. The external AC/DC power
adapter supplies 54 volts DC to the switch and automatically adjusts to any AC voltage between 100-240
volts and either 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required. Be sure to release the latch on the DC
plug before removing the adapter power cord. (See Figure 31: Aruba 2930F 8G (JL258A, JL692A) switch
power plug latch on page 46.)
Switch features
The features of the 2930F switches include:
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• Combinations of xed 10/100/1000-T and SFP/SFP+ ports, as described under Network ports on page 8.
• Power over Ethernet (PoE+) operation (JL255A, JL256A, JL258A, JL692A, JL693A, JL261A, JL262A, JL263A,
JL264A, JL557A, JL558A, JL559A)—The PoE+ switches are IEEE 802.3at standard compliant. They provide up
to 30W per port to power IP phones, wireless access points, indoor web cameras, and more. For more
information, see the latest version of the HPE Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) Planning and Implementation
Guide, available from https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads.
The switches support 802.3af and 802.3at standard devices and some prestandard PoE devices. For a list
of these devices, see the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for your switch model. PoE is enabled by
default. (For more information, see the 2930F Management and Conguration Guide for your switch at
https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads.
• Plug-and-play networking. All ports are enabled by default. Connect the network cables to active network
devices and your switched network is operational.
• Auto MDI/MDI-X on all twisted-pair ports (10/100/1000Base-T), meaning that all connections can be made
using straight-through twisted-pair cables. Cross-over cables are not required, although they will also
work. The pin operation of each port is automatically adjusted for the attached device: if the switch
detects that another switch or hub is connected to the port, it congures the port as MDI; if the switch
detects that an end node device is connected to the port, it congures the port as MDI-X. See Cabling
and technology information for recommended or required cabling.
• Automatic learning of the network addresses in the 64000-address forwarding table in each switch (with
congurable address aging value).
• Automatically negotiated full-duplex operation for the 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports when connected to other
auto-negotiating devices. The SFP/SFP+ ports always operate at full duplex.
• Easy management of the switch through several available interfaces:
◦ Console interface: A full-featured, easy-to-use, VT-100 terminal interface for out-of-band or in-band
switch management.
◦ Web browser interface: An easy-to-use built-in graphical interface that can be accessed from
common web browsers.
◦ Aruba AirWave: A powerful and easy-to-use network operations system that manages wired and
wireless infrastructures.
◦ IMC (Intelligent Management Center): An SNMP-based, graphical network management tool that you
can use to manage your entire network. Free trials of IMC can be downloaded at http://
www.hpe.com/networking/imc.
• Support for the Spanning Tree Protocol to eliminate network loops.
• Support for up to 4096 IEEE 802.1Q-compliant VLANs so you can divide the attached end nodes into
logical groupings that t your business needs.
• Support for many advanced features to enhance network performance: For a description, see the 2930F
Management and Conguration Guide and other software guides at https://asp.arubanetworks.com/
downloads.
• To download product updates, go to Aruba Networking Software at https://asp.arubanetworks.com
• To view and update your entitlements, and to link your contracts and warranties with your prole, go to
the Aruba Support Portal at https://asp.arubanetworks.com.
• Low-power operation:
Chapter 1 Introducing the 2930F switches 17
◦ Ports on a switch or stack member may be set to operate at reduced power.
◦ Port status LEDs may be turned o.
◦ If the port is not connected (link partner is not detected), RJ-45 ports will operate at reduced power.
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Chapter 2
Installing the switch
This chapter shows how to install your switch. The 2930F switches come with an accessory kit that includes
the brackets for mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch telco rack or an equipment cabinet. Included also
are rubber feet that can be attached so the switch can be securely positioned on a horizontal surface. The
brackets are designed to allow mounting the switch in a variety of locations and orientations. The Aruba
2930F 8G switches (JL258A and JL692A) also include brackets that enable mounting on a wall or under a
table. For other mounting options, contact your Aruba authorized network reseller or Aruba representative.
NOTE: If an Aruba 2930F 24G or 48G switch is to be shipped in a rack, it can be mounted and
shipped in a Hewlett Packard Enterprise 10K rack using the HPE X410 Universal Rack Mounting
Kit (J9583A). Additionally, it can also be mounted in any four post rack using the HPE X410
Universal Rack Mounting Kit (J9583A).
NOTE: Aruba 2930F 8G and 12G switches (JL258A, JL692A and JL693A) are not designed for
shipping in a rack.
Included parts
The 2930F switches have the following components shipped with them:
• Documentation kit
• Accessory kits for mounting hardware
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Aruba 2930F switch model Part
number
Count Included items
JL255A 24G PoE+ Switch
JL261A 24G PoE+ 4SFP Switch
JL263A 24G PoE+ TAA Switch
JL256A 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch
JL262A 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch
JL264A TAA 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ TAA
Switch
JL557A 48G PoE+ 4SFP 740W
Switch
JL558A 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 740W
Switch
JL559A 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 740W TAA
Switch
JL253A 24G 4SFP+ Switch
JL259A 24G 4SFP Switch
JL254A 48G 4SFP+ Switch
5092-0727 2
5092-0769
Rack mount brackets
4
1
8
4
Rubber foot pads
Cable tie
Small screws; bracket-to-switch
Large screws; bracket-to-rack
JL260A 48G 4SFP+ Switch
JL258A 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch
JL692A 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ TAA Switch
JL693A 12G PoE+ 2G/2SFP+ Switch 5300-1028 2
• There are two warranty documents. One is the HPN warranty and the other is the EG warranty.
◦ 5998-5984 Warranty Statement and Software License
5189-6934 2
5300-0140 2
Rack mount brackets (long)
4
8
8
1
4
2
1
Large screws; bracket-to-rack
Small screws; bracket-to-switch
Wall/under-table brackets
Small screws; bracket-to-switch
Cable tie
Rubber foot pads
Mounting brackets (short)
Mounting brackets (long)
Screw kit
◦ 703828-0nn EG Safety, Compliance, and Warranty Information
• Power cord, one of the following:
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Country/Region (# option) 370W and non-PoE switches
1
740W switches
2
Argentina (#ARM) J9891A (8121-0729) HPE 1.9m
C13 to IRAM 2073 Power Cord
Australia/New Zealand (#ABG) J9883A (8121-0837) HPE 1.9m
C13 to SAA/3 Power Cord
Brazil (#AC4) J9894A (8121-1071) HPE 1.9m
C13 to BR3 10Amp Power Cord
Chile (#A1X) J9886A (8121-0735) HPE 1.9m
C13 to CEI 23-50 Power Cord
China (#AKM) J9890A (8121-0943) HPE 1.9m
C13 to GB 1002 Power Cord
Denmark (#ACE) J9888A (8121-0733) HPE 1.9m
C13 to DK 2 5Amp Power Cord
Europe (#ABB) / South Korea
(#AC6)
J9885A (8121-0731) HPE 1.9m
C13 to CEE 7-xvi Power Cord
J9960A (8121-1481) HPE 2.5m
C15 to IRAM 2073 250V Power
Cord
J9941A (8121-1476) HPE 2.5m
C15 to SAA/3 250V Power Cord
J9951A (8121-1265) HPE 2.5m
C15 to BR3 10Amp 250V Power
Cord
J9946A (8121-1477) HPE 2.5m
C15 to CEI 23-50 3-pole 250V
Power Cord
J9949A (8121-1484) HPE 2.5m
C15 to PRC/3 250V Power Cord
J9948A (8121-1486) HPE 2.5m
C15 to DK 2-5A 250V Power Cord
J9945A (8121-1479) HPE 2.5m
C15 to CEE 7-VIIG 250V Power
Cord
India (#AC1) / South Africa
(#ACQ)
J9892A (8121-0564) HPE 1.9m
C13 to IS 1293 250V Power Cord
India (8121-0564)
South Africa (8121-0737)
Israel (#AKJ) J9899A (8121-1004) HPE 1.9m
C13 to IL-3 90 Degree 250V
Power Cord
Japan (#ACF) J9893A (8121-1143) HPE 1.9m
C13 to 498GJ JP 3-pole 125V
Power Cord
UK (#ACC) / Hong Kong /
Singapore / Malaysia (#ARE)
J9884A (8121-0739) HPE 1.9m
C13 to BS 1363/A Power Cord
Switzerland (#ACD) J9898A (8121-0738) HPE 1.9m
C13 to SEV 6534-2 Type 12G 250V
Power Cord
J9956A (8121-1483) HPE 2.5m
C15 to ZA/3 250V Power Cord
India (8121-0564)
South Africa (8121-0737)
J9958A (8121-1478) HPE 2.5m
C15 to IL-3 90 Degree 250V
Power Cord
J9950A (8121-1482) HPE 2.5m
C15 to 498GJ JP 3-pole 125V
Power Cord
J9942A (8121-1475) HPE 2.5m
C15 to BS 1363/A 250V Power
Cord
J9957A (8121-1480) HPE 2.5m
C15 to SEV 6534-2 Type 12G 250V
Power Cord
Table Continued
Chapter 2 Installing the switch 21
Country/Region (# option) 370W and non-PoE switches
1
740W switches
2
Taiwan (#ARB) J9887A (8121-0964) HPE 1.9m
C13 to CNS 10917-3 Power Cord
J9947A (8121-1511) HPE 2.5m
C15 to TW15CS3 125V Power
Cord
Thailand (#AKL) J9895A (8121-0734) HPE 1.9m
C13 to NEMA 5-15P Power Cord
J9952A (8121-1485)HPE 2.5m C15
to NEMA 5-15P TH 250V Power
Cord
US / Canada / Mexico (#ABA) J9896A (8121-1141) HPE 1.9m
C13 to NEMA 5-15P NA Power
J9953A (8121-0914) HPE 2.5m
C15 to NEMA 5-15P Power Cord
Cord
1
JL253A, JL254A, JL259A, JL260A, JL255A, JL256A, JL261A, JL262A, JL263A, JL264A
2
JL557A, JL558A, JL559A
PDU Jumper Cord (NA/Japan/Taiwan) J9943A (8121-1091) HPE 2.5m C15 to C14 PDU NA/JP/TW Power
Cord.
PDU Jumper Cord (other country/regions) J8844A (8121-1094) HPE 2.5m C15 to C14 PDU Rest of World
Power Cord.
Installation procedures
Procedure
1. Prepare the installation site on page 24.
Ensure the physical environment into which you will be installing the switch is properly prepared. This
includes having the correct network cabling ready to connect to the switch and having an appropriate
location for the switch. See Installation precautions on page 23 for some installation precautions.
2. Self-test.
Plug the switch into a power source and observe that the LEDs on the switch front panel indicate correct
switch operation. When self-test is complete, unplug the switch.
3. Mount the switch on page 27.
The switch can be mounted in a 19-inch telco rack, in an equipment cabinet, or on a horizontal surface.
The eight and twelve-port switches (JL258A, JL692A and JL693A) can also be mounted on a wall or under a
table.
4. Install or remove SFP/SFP+ transceivers on page 43.
The switch has two or four slots for installing SFP/SFP+ transceivers. Depending on where you install the
switch, it may be easier to install the transceivers rst. Transceivers can be hot-swapped—they can be
installed or removed while the switch is powered on.
5. Connect the switch to a power source on page 45.
Once the switch is mounted, plug it into the main power source.
6. (Optional) Connect a management console on page 47.
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You may want to modify the switch conguration. For example, you may want to congure an IP address
so it can be managed through a Telnet session or by using a web browser from an SNMP network
management station. Conguration changes can be made by using the optionally ordered console cable
to connect a PC to the switch console port.
7. Connect the network cables on page 49.
Using the appropriate network cables, connect the network devices to the switch ports.
At this point, your switch is fully installed. See the rest of this chapter if you need more detailed information
on any of these installation steps.
Installation precautions
WARNING:
• The rack or cabinet must be adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable and/
or falling over.
• Mount devices installed in a rack or cabinet as low as possible, with the heaviest devices at
the bottom, and progressively lighter devices installed above.
• For a wall-mounted Aruba 2930F 8G and 12G switches (JL258A, JL692A and JL693A), face the
network ports up, that is, away from the oor. Do not wall-mount the switch with the
network ports facing down (towards the oor).
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CAUTION:
• When installing the switch, select an AC outlet near the switch to enable easy accessibility in
case the switch must be powered o.
• Before connecting the switch to the power source, ensure that the power source circuits are
properly grounded.
• Use only approved power cords with your Aruba Networking Product. See the power cord
information in the section titled Included parts on page 19 “Included parts” (page 17) of this
guide for acceptable power cords that are appropriate for this product. Failure to use
approved power cords can result in personal injury and product damage, and may void your
product warranty.
• Use only the AC/DC power adapter and power cord (if applicable), supplied with the switch.
Use of other adapters or power cords, including those that came with other Aruba products,
may result in damage to the equipment.
• If your installation requires a dierent power cord than the one supplied with the switch or
power supply, be sure that the cord is adequately sized for the switch current requirements.
In addition, be sure to use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that denes
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.
• 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 together the
ampere ratings of all devices installed on the same circuit as the switch and compare the
total with the rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are usually printed on
the devices near the AC power connectors.
• Do not install the switch in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might
exceed its specication. This caution includes a fully enclosed rack. Ensure the air ow
around the sides and back of the switch is not restricted. Leave at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) for
cooling for the 24- and 48-port switch models when installed in a fully-enclosed rack.
NOTE: Normal operating temperature for Aruba 2930F 8G and 12G switches (JL258A, JL692A
and JL693A) require wider spacing minimums than described earlier for the 24– and 48–port
switch models. For rack installation, maintain at least 1U space as a minimum above the
product. Also, installing this switch in an enclosed, conned space such as a small bookshelf
or unventilated cabinet, is not recommended.
Prepare the installation site
Cabling Infrastructure: Ensure that the cabling infrastructure meets the necessary network specications.
See Cabling and technology information for more information.
Installation Location: Before installing the switch, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices
and equipment:
• In the front of the switch, leave at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of space for the twisted-pair and beroptic
cabling.
• In the back of the switch, leave at least 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) of space for the power cord.
• On the sides of the switch, leave at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) for cooling.
NOTE: The Aruba 2930F 8G switches (JL258A and JL692A) require more front and back space
when used with the optional Aruba JL312A power adapter shelf and Aruba JL311A cable guard.
(To attach the cable guard, see the printed instructions included with the cable guard unit.)
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Verify that the switch passes self-test
Before mounting the switch in its network location, rst verify it is working properly by plugging it into a
power source and verifying it passes its self-test.
1. For the Aruba 2930F 24-port and 48-port switches, connect the power cord supplied with the switch to
the power connector on the back of the switch. Then plug the cord into a properly grounded electrical
outlet.
For the Aruba 2930F 8G and 12G switches (JL258A, JL692A and JL693A), connect the AC/DC power cord to
the power connector on the back of the switch, Then plug the AC/DC power cord into a nearby properly
grounded electrical outlet.
Figure 5: Connecting the power cord on Aruba 2830F switches
Figure 6: Connecting the power cord on Aruba 2930F 8-port switches (JL258A and JL692A)
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NOTE: The 2930F 12-port, 24-port and 48-port switches do not have a power switch. They are
powered on when the power cord is connected to the switch and to a power source. For
safety, select a power outlet located near the switch installation.
The switch automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100-127 volts or 200-240 volts and
either 50 Hz or 60 Hz. There are no voltage range settings required.
The Aruba 2930F 8-port (JL258A, JL692A) switches also have no power switch. They are
powered on when the external AC/DC power adapter is connected to the switch and the
power adapter cord to a power source. The external AC/DC power adapter automatically
adjusts to any voltage between 100-240 volts and either 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Be sure to release
the latch on the DC plug before removing the adapter power cord. (See Figure 31: Aruba
2930F 8G (JL258A, JL692A) switch power plug latch on page 46.)
2. Check the LEDs on the switch as described in this example.
Figure 7: Example of LEDs on the 2930F switches
Table 9: Example of LEDs on the 2930F switches labels and descriptions
Label Description
1 SFP/SFP+ port LEDs
2 RJ-45 port LEDs
3 Global Status and UID LEDs
4 Mode LEDs
When the switch is powered on, it performs its diagnostic self-test and initialization. This boot process,
depending on switch model and conguration, takes approximately 1-2 minutes to complete.
LED behavior:
During the switch boot:
• The Global Status, UID, other status, and mode LEDs, will initially turn green, and bi-color LEDs will
change to orange, then back to green.
• The Global Status LED will start blinking green, indicating that the switch is going through its self-test and
will continue to blink green until the switch is fully booted.
• The port LEDs will initially turn green, then turn orange, turn back to green, and then may blink on and
o during phases of the boot.
When the switch boots successfully, the following LEDs display:
• Global Status will be solid green.
• UID LED is o.
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