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AP-CBL-SER - Cable Diagram

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  • 1.  AP-CBL-SER - Cable Diagram

    Posted Aug 08, 2014 12:22 AM

    Need some help, anyone having the cable setup diagram for the AP-CBL-SER cable. Expensive to purchase from Aruba.



  • 2.  RE: AP-CBL-SER - Cable Diagram
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    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Aug 08, 2014 12:51 AM

    You cannot build that cable.  Please look at the thread here:  http://community.arubanetworks.com/t5/Aruba-Instant-Cloud-Wi-Fi/Pinout-serial-for-RAP-155P/m-p/167288/highlight/true#M5851

     

    You will have to purchase it.

     



  • 3.  RE: AP-CBL-SER - Cable Diagram

    Posted Aug 08, 2014 12:56 AM

    Thanks, didn;t know it is active instead of passive equipment.



  • 4.  RE: AP-CBL-SER - Cable Diagram

    Posted Oct 04, 2015 05:54 AM

    Or, you can do as i did. I had to access the serial on an AP103 and could not get a hold of the propper console cable at the moment. I searched the Airheads community and with the info i could find i sucessfully managed to access the console using a cheap USB-TTL converter i had at home:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/FTDI-FT232RL-USB-to-TTL-Serial-Converter-Adapter-Module-5V-3-3V-for-Arduino-/321875438143?hash=item4af1456a3f

     

    USE AT OWN RISK!

    I do not guarantee this will work, if done wrong there is a risk that you permanently damage the console port of your AP/RAP!

     

    Spoiler

     

    First set the jumper on the USB-TTL converter to 3.3V! (5V TX signals might damage the console port on the AP/RAP, i have not tested 5V since 3.3V works.)

    Secondly connect cables like this:

     

    Connections.jpg

     

    That's it. TTL-USB converters are not really rocket sience, and the Arduiono boom have made the converters really cheap and easy to find.

     

    Console.jpg

     

    working serial.PNG

     

     



  • 5.  RE: AP-CBL-SER - Cable Diagram

    Posted Jun 15, 2023 04:03 PM

    The Best Answer back in 2014 is not an appropriate answer in 2023.  These cables are no longer available from Aruba.  I worked with CDW who has contacted Aruba inside sales who told them to go through other 3rd party channels.  It seems that the only option is to build your own.  I have sourced parts on Amazon that may help with getting one built.  This is what I plan to use.   

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TXVRQ7V - FTDI FT232RL USB to TTL adapter (voltage selector for 1.8, 3.3v, and 5v). I chose this because it has an insulated package for the electronics.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08X6C7PZM - Connectors, Wires, Pins kit for connection cable.  This is to make the 6 pin to 4 pin cable.  

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08D67L3YS - Cable crimping tool.  Self explanatory.

    Total cost is around $50.


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  • 6.  RE: AP-CBL-SER - Cable Diagram

    Posted Jun 15, 2023 04:14 PM

    Patrick,

    Use this for $15.99:

    https://www.microcenter.com/product/454433/adafruit-industries-usb-to-ttl-serial-cable

    Don't connect the power cable (red). It provides 5VDC.

    Thanks,

    Brad

     




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  • 7.  RE: AP-CBL-SER - Cable Diagram

    Posted Jun 15, 2023 04:17 PM

    Also, the logic level for the TX and RX pins are already at 3.3VDC, so you don't need to worry about those.

     




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  • 8.  RE: AP-CBL-SER - Cable Diagram

    Posted Oct 26, 2016 09:46 AM

    As Tamaz cited, you can use a USB TTL adapter, but you can also use a standard TTL-RS232 adapter as well. 

     

    It appears that the PIN out is also the same, VCC, RX, TX, and Ground. 

    VCC on the RAP-3 and the AP-205H appears to be 3.3V. 

     

    Tested with:

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EJ9NAKA 

     

     



  • 9.  RE: AP-CBL-SER - Cable Diagram

    Posted Jun 21, 2021 11:22 AM

    Can be found here:

    https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/a00100593en_us

    AP-CBL-SER specifications


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