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HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F/M Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide |

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Table of Contents3
Contents3
About this Document5
Applicable Products5
Related Publications6
Introducing the Switches7
Front of the Switches Network Ports7
Switch and Port Leds on Front of the Switches12
LED Mode Select Button and Indicator Leds22
Reset Buttons22
Out-Of-Band Management Port23
Back of the Switches23
Fan Requirements24
Power Supplies26
Power Connector26
Switch Features27
Installing the Switch30
Shipping the Switch in a Rack30
Included Parts30
Installation Procedures for 6200F/M Switches31
Installation Precautions and Guidelines32
Prepare the Installation Site33
Install a Power Supply or a Second Power Supply for Modular Switches35
Verify the Switch Boots Correctly36
Disconnect Power from the Switch36
Mount the Switch37
Mounting a Switch on a Tabletop or Desktop37
Mounting the Switch in a Two-Post Rack38
Mounting the Switch in a Four-Post Rack45
Connect the Switch to a Power Source45
Install Transceivers (Optional)45
Connect Network Cables46
SFP/SFP+ Installation Notes47
Getting Started with Switch Configuration49
Recommended Minimal Configuration49
Setup for Initial Configuration49
Replacing Components50
Replacing the Fan50
Replacing the Power Supply51
Troubleshooting53
Basic Troubleshooting Tips53
Diagnosing with the Leds54
Proactive Networking59
Hardware Diagnostic Tests59
Testing the Switch by Resetting It59
Checking the Switch Leds60
Checking Console Messages60
Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling60
Testing Switch-To-Device Network Communications60
Testing End-To-End Network Communications60
Restoring the Factory Default Configuration61
Downloading New Switch Software61
Specifications62
Physical and Environmental62
Physical Information: 6200F Switches62
Physical Information: 6200M Switches63
Environmental Information64
Electrical65
Acoustics65
Safety67
Safety and Regulatory Information for 6200F Switches67
Safety and Regulatory Information for 6200M Switches68
Connectivity Standards69
Cabling and Technology Information71
Cabling Specifications71
Mode Conditioning Patch Cord73
Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs74
Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections74
Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection75
Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 1000 Mbps Network Connections76
Support and Other Resources78
Accessing Aruba Support78
Accessing Updates78
Aruba Support Portal79
My Networking79
Warranty Information79
Regulatory Information79
Documentation Feedback79

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