Aruba AP 70
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Installation Guide
AP Installation
Chapter 2
Connecting Required Cables
The Aruba AP 70 Access Points 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:
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.
POE
If the connecting device supports only Power Over Ethernet (POE), use a 4- or
8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE cable.
Network Only
If the connecting device does not support POE, use a 4- or 8-conductor,
Category 5 UTP, FE cable. The ENET0 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 AP 70 is installed in an air-handling space, such as above
suspended ceilings, as described in National Electrical Code (2002) Article
300.22(C), and Canadian Electrical Code, Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100,
Part 1, CSA C22.1, 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 and national regulations and
practices.
See
Appendix 3, “Port Specifications”
for port and cable details.
