Chapter 2
Introducing the Switches
Introducing the Switches
Aruba 4100i networking switches are ruggedized devices offering low latency for high-speed networking
with full network management capabilities.
This chapter describes these switches with the following information:
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Switch features
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Network ports
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Management ports
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Chassis and Port LEDs
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LED Mode Select Button and Mode LEDs
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LED behavior
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Power supplies
Overview
The Aruba 4100i Switch Series is a family of ruggedized networking switches, ideal for industrial
environments and extreme conditions. They provide the foundation for high-performance networks
supporting IoT, mobile, and cloud applications. They are for use in industrial applications. The end use
environment may or may not be a restricted access location.
Switch Features
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Combinations of Class 6 and Class 4 10/100/1000 Base-T ports.
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Power supply options (JL817A):
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Aruba 4000i POE 54VDC 240W 100-240VAC DIN Power Supply (JL819A)
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Aruba 4000i POE 54VDC 480W 100-240VAC DIN Power Supply (JL820A)
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Aruba 4000i POE 54VDC 240W 12-48VDC DIN Power Supply (JL821A)
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Easy management of the switch through several available interfaces:
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Console interface
: A full-featured, easy-to-use, VT-100 terminal interface for out-of-band or serial
switch management. There is a single serial console port on the switch, using a USB Type-C connector.
This port is used to connect a console to the switch. Use a common USB to USB-C cable (must be data
capable). The console can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100
terminal. The console is also available via USB-A port using USB to Serial Adapter.
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Auxiliary (Aux) port
: An auxiliary port is available for downloading switch software code. This port
uses a USB Type-A connector.
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Web browser interface
: An easy-to-use built-in graphical interface that can be accessed from
common web browsers.
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