In the default switch configuration, the interface-group is configured to 25 Gbps. To configure the speed for
an interface-group to 10 Gbps, use the system interface-group
<GROUP-ID> speed <10g|25g>
command.
For example, to configure interface-group 1 for 10g, use this command:
switch(config)# system
interface-group 1 speed 10g
. Once entered, the switch will present the warning and required user
response:
Changing the group speed will disable all member interfaces that do not match the
new speed.
Continue (y/n)?
y
Connect the Switch to a Power Source
1. If two power supplies are not already installed in the switch, see
2. Plug the included power cords into the power supply’s power connector and into a nearby AC power
source.
3. Check the LEDs. See
Chassis and port LEDs on the front of the switch
.
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
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