Aruba 7030 - Network Port Details

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Dual-Media Ports
The 7030 is equipped with 8 dual-media ports (ports 0 through 7). These ports can utilize either the
1000Base-X or 10/100/1000Base-T connections provided. However, the 1000Base-X fiber connection has
priority over the 10/100/1000Base-T copper connection. If a link is detected on the 1000Base-X interface, the
10/100/1000Base-T connection will be disabled.
10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) Ports
The 7030 is equipped with eight 10/100/1000Base-T copper ports, as a part of dual media ports. Gigabit
Ethernet uses all eight wires and each pair is used in a bi-directional fashion, meaning the same pairs are
used for both data transmission and reception. Figure 3 illustrates the CAT-5 pin-out found on an RJ-45
connector. The CAT-5 pin-out pairs the following pins on a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port: 1/2, 3/
6, 4/5, and 7/8.
Figure 3 10/100/1000Base-T Management Port Pin Out
LCD Used to configure LED behavior and other basic operations
Menu Button Used to select the LCD screen menu
Enter Button Used to execute actions on the LCD Screen
USB Interface 1 x USB 2.0, USB storage device can be used to save and upload
configurations
Console Port RJ-45 serial console access port
Mini USB Console Port Provides console access for direct local access
AC in AC power connector
Kensington lock Kensington lock security port
Grounding point Grounding point
Table 3 Aruba 7030 Controller Components (Continued)
Component Description
Aruba tests and supports Aruba optics within their controller systems. Third party optics are not tested or
supported; therefore, Aruba does not guarantee proper functionality of third party optics when used in an Aruba
system.
1000Base-T Gigabit
Ethernet Port
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Signal Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
BI_DC+
BI_DC-
BI_DD+
BI_DD-
BI_DA+
BI_DA-
BI_DB+
BI_DB-
Function
Bi-directional pair +C
Bi-directional pair -C
Bi-directional pair +D
Bi-directional pair -D
Bi-directional pair +A
Bi-directional pair -A
Bi-directional pair +B
Bi-directional pair -B