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Aruba 8325 Switch Series
Installation and Getting Started Guide
Published: June, 2022
Edition: 3

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HP Aruba 8325 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHP
ModelAruba 8325 Series
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this document

Applicable products

Lists the specific Aruba 8325 switch models covered in the manual.

Related publications

Lists other relevant documentation for the Aruba 8325 switches.

Introducing the Aruba 8325 Switch

Overview

Provides a general description of the Aruba 8325 switch capabilities and features.

Front of the switch

Details the components and indicators on the front panel of the switch.

Network ports

Describes the different types of network ports available on the switch.

Optional network connectivity

Details optional network connectivity options and transceiver support.

Management ports

Describes the console and out-of-band management ports on the switch.

Chassis LEDs on the front of the switch

Identifies and describes chassis LEDs on the front panel of the switch.

Port LEDs on the front of the switch

Explains the port LEDs on the front panel of the switch and their behavior.

Reset button

Describes the function and usage of the reset button.

Switch product label

Details the information found on the switch product label.

Back of the switch

Describes the components and labels located on the rear of the switch.

Power supplies

Explains the function and types of power supplies for the Aruba 8325 switch.

Power supply status LED

Describes the status LED behavior for power supplies.

Load sharing

Explains how load sharing works between power supplies.

Mixing AC and DC power supplies

States that mixing AC and DC power supplies is not supported.

Redundancy

Describes the redundancy provided by multiple power supplies.

Hot swapping

Explains the hot-swapping capability of power supplies and fans.

Fan assemblies

Discusses the fan assemblies, their types, and installation requirements.

Fan assembly status LED

Explains the status LED behavior for fan assemblies.

Switch features

Lists and describes the key features and capabilities of the Aruba 8325 switch.

Installing the switch

Included parts

Lists the parts included with the Aruba 8325 switch.

Parts not included

Lists parts that are not included and need to be ordered separately.

Installation procedures

Outlines the step-by-step procedure for installing the switch.

Installation precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines and precautions for installing the switch.

Prepare the installation site

Details how to prepare the physical environment for switch installation.

Install power supplies

Guides on installing the power supplies into the switch.

Install fan assemblies

Guides on installing the fan assemblies into the switch.

Power-on the switch and check LEDs

Instructions for powering on the switch and verifying its status via LEDs.

AC power supplies

Specific instructions for connecting AC power supplies.

DC power supplies

Specific instructions for connecting DC power supplies.

Check LEDs for proper switch operation

How to check switch LEDs to confirm proper operation.

Power off the switch

Steps to safely power off the switch.

Mount the switch

Instructions for mounting the switch in a rack or cabinet.

Mounting an Aruba 8325 switch

Overview of the switch mounting options.

Two-post rack mount option

Detailed steps for mounting the switch in a two-post rack.

Four-post rack mount option

Detailed steps for mounting the switch in a four-post rack.

Install transceivers

Guides on installing and removing SFP/QSFP transceivers.

Hot swapping SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28 transceivers

Information on hot-swapping transceivers.

SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28 connections to devices with fixed speed/duplex configurations

How to connect transceivers to devices with fixed speed/duplex.

Interface-Group operation

Explains how to configure interface groups for speed settings on specific models.

1GBase-T (J8177D) transceiver support restrictions in the 48-port 8325 switches

Details restrictions for 1GBase-T transceivers on 48-port models.

10GBase-T (JL563A) transceiver support restrictions in the 48-port 8325 switches

Details restrictions for 10GBase-T transceivers on 48-port models.

Installing transceivers

Step-by-step guide for installing transceivers into the switch.

Removing transceivers

Step-by-step guide for removing transceivers from the switch.

Connect the switch to a power source

Instructions for connecting the switch to a power source.

Set up for initial configuration

Methods for performing the initial configuration of the switch.

Connect the network cables

Instructions for connecting network cables to the switch.

Using the RJ-45 out-of-band management port

Details on using the out-of-band management port for network connectivity.

Connecting cables to transceivers

Guidance on connecting network cables to transceivers.

Initial configuration with an out-of-band serial connection

Terminal configuration

Settings required for terminal emulation software for console connection.

Connect to console port

Steps to connect to the switch via the console port.

Console cable pinouts

Describes the pinout mapping for console cables.

Replacing components

Power supply

Instructions for replacing a power supply unit.

Fan assembly

Instructions for replacing a fan assembly.

Troubleshooting

Basic troubleshooting tips

Provides fundamental tips for diagnosing and resolving common switch problems.

Diagnosing with the LEDs

Explains how to interpret LED patterns for troubleshooting switch issues.

Hardware diagnostic tests

Describes hardware diagnostic tests that can be performed on the switch.

Testing the switch by resetting it

How to reset the switch to test its circuitry and operating code.

Checking the switch LEDs

Refers to the LED diagnosis section for checking switch LEDs.

Checking console messages

Guidance on checking console messages for diagnostic information.

Testing switch-to-device network communications

Procedures for testing network communication between the switch and devices.

Testing end-to-end network communications

Methods for testing the complete communication path through the switch.

Battery

Information regarding the internal lithium battery and its replacement.

Downloading new switch software

Information on how to download and install new software for the switch.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Customer Support Services

Contact information and guidance for obtaining technical support.

Specifications

Physical

Details the physical dimensions and weight of the switch models.

Electrical

Provides electrical specifications for the switch and power supplies.

Power Consumption

Specifications related to the power consumption of the switch.

MTBF

Mean Time Between Failures specifications for the switch.

Environmental

Environmental operating and non-operating specifications for the switch.

Acoustics

Acoustic specifications, including sound pressure levels.

RoHS

Information regarding RoHS compliance.

Standards

Lists technology standards and laser safety compliance information.

Cabling and technology information

Cabling specifications

Details the specifications for various types of network cabling.

Technology distance specifications

Provides distance specifications for different technologies and cable types.

Support and other resources

Accessing Aruba support

Information on how to access Aruba support services and contact details.

Other useful sites

Lists other websites for finding relevant information.

Accessing updates

Explains how to access software updates for the switch.

Aruba Support Portal

Provides access to the Aruba Support Portal for product information and downloads.

My Networking

Information on accessing HPE My Networking for entitlements and support.

Warranty information

Details on how to find warranty information for the product.

Regulatory information

Information on regulatory compliance for the switch.

Documentation feedback

Instructions for providing feedback on the documentation.

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