Aruba S3500 Series Uplink Module Installation guide

Brand: Aruba

Model: S3500 Series Uplink Module

Category: Network switches

Type: Installation guide

Aruba S3500 Series Uplink Module

Installation Guide

0510997-03 | September 2014 1

The S3500’s capabilities can be expanded with the addition of an uplink module. The S3500 uplink module

provides SFP and SFP+ uplink ports to connect to other devices.

Minimum Software Requirements

The uplink module requires ArubaOS 7.0.2 or later.

Device Overview

The S3500 plink modules may be hot swapped without damaging the module or S3500 chassis but requires a

reboot of the chassis to initialize the module. Similarly, removing an uplink on a live switch is service

affecting and all traffic processing will stop until the replacement uplink module is installed and operating.

Figure 1 Uplink Module

The Uplink Module and optics are not shipped with the S3500 and must be purchased separately.

1LINK/ACT LED

2 Status LED

3 10GBASE-X Port

4Latch

5Handle

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10GBASE-X Port

Each uplink module is equipped with four 10GBASE-X ports. These ports are intended for use with Aruba

SFPs. SFPs are 10Gb hot-swappable, optical transceivers, which convert serial electrical signals to external

serial optical or electrical signals.

These ports can be used as uplink ports or a combination two uplink ports and two stacking ports. By

default, Ports 0 and 1 are configured as uplink ports and Ports 2 and 3 are configured as stacking ports.

These port assignments can be changed to meet your configuration needs.

10GBASE-X Port LEDs

Each uplink module port has two LEDs. These LEDs are used to monitor the status and activity on each

port. Depending the LED mode selected through the LCD panel, the displayed information will be different.

For more information on the LCD panel, see "LCD Panel" on page10.

SFP and SFP+ Modules

SFP/SFP+ Modules, also known as mini-GBICs, are hot-swappable Gigabit Ethernet transceivers that

provide optical or copper connections to other devices.

Table 1 SFP/SFP+ 10GBASE-X Port LEDs

LED Function LCD Mode Indicator Status

LINK/ACT Link status N/A Green (Solid) A 10G link has been

established

Green (Blinking) A 1G link has been

established

Off No link

Status Port status Administrative Green (Solid) Port Enabled

Off Port Administratively

Disabled

Duplex Green (Solid) Full-duplex

Off Half-duplex

Speed Green (Solid) 10 Gbps

Off 1 Gbps or below

Off Speed mismatched

PoE Off N/A

Aruba tests and supports Aruba approved optics within their Mobility Access Switch platforms. Non-approved,

third party optics are not tested or supported; therefore, Aruba does not guarantee proper functionality of non-

approved, third party optics when used in an Aruba Mobility Access Switch. For a complete list of Aruba approved

optics, contact your Aruba sales representative.

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Direct Attach Cables

Direct attach cables (DACs) are used to connect one S3500 with another when forming a stack. DACs are

installed in an uplink module in the same manner as an SFP module, using the 10GBASE-X Ports. For

information on how to install an SFP or a DAC, see "Installing an SFP" on page5. For a list of DACs

available through Aruba, see Table 3.

Table 2 Supported SFP/SFP+ Modules

SFP/SFP+ Description

SFP-SX Aruba SFP, 1000BASE-SX, LC Connector

SFP-LX Aruba SFP, 1000BASE-LX, LC Connector

SFP-TX Aruba SFP, 1000BASE-T, RJ-45 Connector

SFP-10G-SR Aruba SFP+, 10GBASE-SR, 850nm serial

pluggable SFP+ optic, LC Connector

SFP-10G-LR Aruba SFP+, 10GBASE-LR, 1310nm serial

pluggable SFP+ optic, LC Connector

SFP-10G-LRM Aruba SFP+, 10GBASE-LRM, 1310nm serial

pluggable SFP+ optic, LC Connector

Table 3 Direct Attach Cables

DAC Description

SFP+, Direct Attach, 0.5M 50cm Direct Attach Cable; 10G SFP+ for stacking

SFP+, Direct Attach, 1M 1m Direct Attach Cable; 10G SFP+ for stacking

SFP+, Direct Attach, 3M 3m Direct Attach Cable; 10G SFP+ for stacking

SFP+, Direct Attach, 5M 5m Direct Attach Cable; 10G SFP+ for stacking

SFP+, Direct Attach, 7M 7m Direct Attach Cable; 10G SFP+ for stacking

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Installing an Uplink Module

The S3500 uplink modules are hot-swappable and can be inserted into the S3500 chassis while system

power is on or off. However, removing a line card on a live switch is service affecting and all traffic

processing will stop until the replacement line card is installed and operating.

Required Tools and Equipment

 Phillips head screwdriver

Installation Steps

To install an uplink module:

1. Removing the pre-installed uplink module blanking plate.

a. Loosen both hinged captive screws using a Phillips Head screwdriver.

b. Pull the left hinged captive screw down and slide the plate out.

2. Align the new uplink module with opening in the mobility access switch, as shown in Figure 2.

3. Pull down the left hinged captive screw on the uplink module and align its tab with the slot on the left

side of the opening.

4. Slide the uplink module into the mobility access switch.

5. Lift the left hinged captive screw and secure the uplink module by tightening both screws with a Phillips

Head screwdriver.

Figure 2 Uplink Module Installation

Use standard ESD precautions when installing or removing an uplink module.

CAUTION

Ensure that uplink module is correctly aligned with the opening on the S3500. Failure to do so can result in damage

to the uplink module.

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Removing Uplink Module

To remove an uplink module:

1. Remove any cables from the uplink module.

2. Remove any SFP modules attached to the uplink module.

3. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen both screws on the front of the uplink module.

4. Lower the left screw as far as it can go.

5. Using the uplink module’s handle, pull the module out.

6. If you are not replacing the removed uplink module, install a blanking plate that was include with your

S3500.

Installing an SFP

To install an SFP module into tan S3500:

1. Slide the SFP module, top side facing upward, into a 1000Base-X port until a connection is made and an

audible click is heard.

2. Lock the SFP in place by moving the latch on the module to an upright position, facing the top of the

module.

Figure 3 Installing an SFP

Removing an SFP

To remove an SFP module:

1. Open and release the latch on the SFP module.

2. Pull and remove the module from the port.

For instructions of removing and SFP module, see "Removing an SFP" on page5.

Use standard ESD precautions when installing or removing an SFP.

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Connecting an LC Fiber Optic Cable

To connect an LC fiber optic cable into an SFP-SX or SFP-LX module:

1. Clean the fiber optic cable connector before inserting it into the SFP+.

2. Insert the fiber optic cable into the SFP module. Ensure that the latch on the cable faces the top of the

SFP module.

3. Slide the cable into place until a connection is made and an audible click is heard.

To disconnect an LC fiber optic cable from an SFP-SX or SFP-LX module:

1. Depress to release the latch on the cable and simultaneously pull the cable out of the port.

Figure 4 Connecting an LC Fiber Optic Cable

POWER

ENTER

STATUS

STACK

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Contacting Support

Table 1 Contact Information

Main Site arubanetworks.com

Support Site support.arubanetworks.com

Airheads Social Forums and

Knowledge Base

community.arubanetworks.com

North American Telephone 1-800-943-4526 (Toll Free)

1-408-754-1200

International Telephones http://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/support-program/

contact-support

Software Licensing Site licensing.arubanetworks.com

End of Support information http://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/end-of-life-products/

end-of-life-policy/

Wireless Security Incident

Response Team (WSIRT)

http://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/security-bulletins/

Support Email Addresses

Americas, APAC, and EMEA [email protected]

WSIRT Email

Please email details of any

security problem found in an

Aruba product.

[email protected]

www.arubanetworks.com

1344 Crossman Avenue

Sunnyvale, California 94089

Phone: 408.227.4500

Fax 408.227.4550

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Open Source Code

Certain Aruba products include Open Source software code developed by third parties, including software code subject

to the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), or other Open Source Licenses.

reserved. This product includes software developed by Lars Fenneberg et al. The Open Source code used can be found

at this site:

http://www.arubanetworks.com/open_source

Legal Notice

The use of Aruba Networks, Inc. switching platforms and software, by all individuals or corporations, to terminate other

vendors’ VPN client devices constitutes complete acceptance of liability by that individual or corporation for this action

and indemnifies, in full, Aruba Networks, Inc. from any and all legal actions that might be taken against it with respect

to infringement of copyright on behalf of those vendors.

Warranty

This hardware product is protected by an Aruba warranty. For details, see Aruba Networks standard warranty terms

and conditions.

Aruba S3500 Series Uplink Module Installation guide

Brand: Aruba

Model: S3500 Series Uplink Module

Category: Network switches

Type: Installation guide

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