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Aruba 318 Series Wireless Access Point
| Installation Guide
Ethernet Port
318 Series access point is equipped with one 10/100/1000 Base-T auto-sensing MDI/MDX Ethernet port. This port
supports wired-network connectivity, in addition to Power over Ethernet (PoE) from IEEE 802.3at compliant
power sources.
This access point accepts 56V DC (802.3at) nominal as a standard powered device (PD) from a Power Sourcing
Equipment (PSE) such as a PoE midspan injector, or network infrastructure that supports PoE.
This port has an RJ-45 female connector with the pin-outs shown in
Figure 3
.
Figure 3
Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out
Grounding Point
Always remember to protect the access point by installing grounding lines. The ground connection must be
complete before connecting power to the access point enclosure.
SFP Port
The 318 Series access point is equipped with one 1000 Base-X small form-factor pluggable (SFP) port for fiber-
optic network connections. The applicable SFP modules includes:
Aruba SFP-LX-EXT SFP module (part number: Q8N52A)
Aruba SFP-SX-EXT SFP module (part number Q8N53A)
The applicable SFP cable gland is Aruba CKIT-OD-SFP SFP cable gland (part number: Q8N54A). The SFP module
and cable gland are sold separately. Contact your Aruba sales representative for details.
Figure 4
318 Series Rear View
Before You Begin
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, POE Positive
Bi-directional pair -C, POE Positive
Bi-directional pair +D, POE Negative
Bi-directional pair -D, POE Negative
Bi-directional pair +A, POE Negative
Bi-directional pair -A, POE Negative
Bi-directional pair +B, POE Positive
Bi-directional pair -B, POE Positive
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CAUTION
FCC Statement:
Improper termination of access points installed in the United States configured to non-US
model controllers will be in violation of the FCC grant of equipment authorization. Any such willful or
intentional violation may result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may
be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).
