Installing the switch
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One power supply provides power to operate the switch. Installing a second power supply can provide power to
the switch in case the initial power supply fails. If the power supplies are plugged into different AC power sources,
redundant power can be supplied in case of loss of one of the AC power sources.
Setup for Initial Configuration
You can perform the initial configuration of the switch using one of these methods:
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Using Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP):
Use ZTP to configure a switch automatically from a remote
server. The switch must be in the factory default configuration. If ZTP is to be used, your network
administrator or installation site coordinator must provide an RJ-45 cable connected to the appropriate
network. Connect the switch to the network using the RJ-45 out-of-band management port and power
on the switch (or power off, then power on the switch). The ZTP operation is attempted for the first 10
minutes after the switch is powered on. For more information about ZTP, see the
Fundamentals Guide
for your switch and software release.
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Using the Aruba CX mobile app:
The Aruba CX mobile app can connect to the switch through the USB
Bluetooth adapter. For information about using the Aruba CX mobile app to configure the switch, see
the
Fundamentals Guide
for your switch and software release.
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Using an out-of-band serial console:
Use a workstation configured with suitable VT-100 terminal
emulation software and connect the workstation to the switch’s RJ-45 Console Port. A DB9-to-RJ-45
console cable can be ordered from HPE: JL448A, Aruba X2C2 RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable. For more
information about this method see
Initial Configuration with an Out-of-Band Serial Connection
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Using connections to the out-of-band dedicated management network:
Use a workstation
configured with suitable VT-100 terminal emulation software and SSH software. Connect the
workstation and the switch to the same management network. Connect the switch to the network using
the RJ-45 out-of-band management port. For more information about using this method, see the
Fundamentals Guide
for your switch and software release. The switch can simultaneously support one
console session through the console port and multiple network SSH sessions through the management
port.
Connect Network Cables
Connect the network cables from the network devices or your patch panels to the RJ-45 out-of-band
management port on the switch or to any transceivers you have installed in the switch. See
for further detail.
Using RJ-45 Out-of-band Management Port
If you plan to manage the switch from a dedicated management network, connect an RJ-45 network cable
from the management network to the Mgmt port. The Mgmt port supports 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps
connections.
To connect:
Push the RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 port until the tab on the plug clicks into place. When power is on for the
switch and for the connected device, the Link LED for the port should light to confirm a powered-on device
(for example, an end node) is at the other end of the cable.
If the Link LED does not turn on when the network cable is connected to the port, see
in the Troubleshooting chapter.
To disconnect:
