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Hey folks

I support a company that has some Aruba 6100 switches in use.
With this model, console access is solved via USB-C.
I usually use Moxa NPort Serial Device Server for remote access to the console.
Unfortunately, this doesn't work with these switches because they don't have a regular console port.
Is there a way to do this?

Best regards,
Erwin

There a few different cable pin-out conversion options:

HPE Aruba Networking USB-A to RJ45 PC-to-Switch Cable (R9G48B)
HPE Aruba Networking USB-A to RJ45 PIN3TX-6RX Cable (R8Z87A)

We regularly used these cable in our internal lab with Lantronix Console Servers

Here is a thread where a few different console options are discussed:
Aruba CX USB Console Server

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Zak Chalupka
Principal Engineer - HPE Aruba
ACDX | ACMP | ACSP | ACCP
wifizak@hpe.com
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Ideas expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of HPE Aruba.

Original Message:
Sent: Mar 22, 2024 08:30 AM
From: suternetwork
Subject: Console connection Aruba 6100 over AUX Port

Hey folks

I support a company that has some Aruba 6100 switches in use.
With this model, console access is solved via USB-C.
I usually use Moxa NPort Serial Device Server for remote access to the console.
Unfortunately, this doesn't work with these switches because they don't have a regular console port.
Is there a way to do this?

Best regards,
Erwin

Hello 802.zak

Thanks for your answer.

The customer has already ordered the following cable: https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/usb-solutions/converters/uc232b/
Does it work with that too?

There a few different cable pin-out conversion options:

HPE Aruba Networking USB-A to RJ45 PC-to-Switch Cable (R9G48B)
HPE Aruba Networking USB-A to RJ45 PIN3TX-6RX Cable (R8Z87A)

We regularly used these cable in our internal lab with Lantronix Console Servers

Here is a thread where a few different console options are discussed:
Aruba CX USB Console Server

------------------------------
If my post was useful, please Accept Solution and Give Kudos.
------------------------------
Zak Chalupka
Principal Engineer - HPE Aruba
ACDX | ACMP | ACSP | ACCP
wifizak@hpe.com
------------------------------
Ideas expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of HPE Aruba.

Original Message:
Sent: Mar 22, 2024 08:30 AM
From: suternetwork
Subject: Console connection Aruba 6100 over AUX Port

Hey folks

I support a company that has some Aruba 6100 switches in use.
With this model, console access is solved via USB-C.
I usually use Moxa NPort Serial Device Server for remote access to the console.
Unfortunately, this doesn't work with these switches because they don't have a regular console port.
Is there a way to do this?

Best regards,
Erwin

I have not personally used that cable. But I have heard of people successfully using ATEN cables. 

Hello 802.zak

Thanks for your answer.

The customer has already ordered the following cable: https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/usb-solutions/converters/uc232b/
Does it work with that too?

There a few different cable pin-out conversion options:

HPE Aruba Networking USB-A to RJ45 PC-to-Switch Cable (R9G48B)
HPE Aruba Networking USB-A to RJ45 PIN3TX-6RX Cable (R8Z87A)

We regularly used these cable in our internal lab with Lantronix Console Servers

Here is a thread where a few different console options are discussed:
Aruba CX USB Console Server

------------------------------
If my post was useful, please Accept Solution and Give Kudos.
------------------------------
Zak Chalupka
Principal Engineer - HPE Aruba
ACDX | ACMP | ACSP | ACCP
wifizak@hpe.com
------------------------------
Ideas expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of HPE Aruba.

Original Message:
Sent: Mar 22, 2024 08:30 AM
From: suternetwork
Subject: Console connection Aruba 6100 over AUX Port

Hey folks

I support a company that has some Aruba 6100 switches in use.
With this model, console access is solved via USB-C.
I usually use Moxa NPort Serial Device Server for remote access to the console.
Unfortunately, this doesn't work with these switches because they don't have a regular console port.
Is there a way to do this?

Best regards,
Erwin

Hello 802.zak

Do I have to activate the console on the AUX port or is it always active?

I can't get it to work.
Switch: Aruba 6100

Thank you for your help.

I have not personally used that cable. But I have heard of people successfully using ATEN cables. 

Hello 802.zak

Thanks for your answer.

The customer has already ordered the following cable: https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/usb-solutions/converters/uc232b/
Does it work with that too?

There a few different cable pin-out conversion options:

HPE Aruba Networking USB-A to RJ45 PC-to-Switch Cable (R9G48B)
HPE Aruba Networking USB-A to RJ45 PIN3TX-6RX Cable (R8Z87A)

We regularly used these cable in our internal lab with Lantronix Console Servers

Here is a thread where a few different console options are discussed:
Aruba CX USB Console Server

------------------------------
If my post was useful, please Accept Solution and Give Kudos.
------------------------------
Zak Chalupka
Principal Engineer - HPE Aruba
ACDX | ACMP | ACSP | ACCP
wifizak@hpe.com
------------------------------
Ideas expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of HPE Aruba.

Original Message:
Sent: Mar 22, 2024 08:30 AM
From: suternetwork
Subject: Console connection Aruba 6100 over AUX Port

Hey folks

I support a company that has some Aruba 6100 switches in use.
With this model, console access is solved via USB-C.
I usually use Moxa NPort Serial Device Server for remote access to the console.
Unfortunately, this doesn't work with these switches because they don't have a regular console port.
Is there a way to do this?

Best regards,
Erwin

For the ATEN UC232B Cable to work you need to use a rollover adapter in addition. See the blue adapter in the USB console connectivity option picture below.

Hello 802.zak

Do I have to activate the console on the AUX port or is it always active?

I can't get it to work.
Switch: Aruba 6100

Thank you for your help.

I have not personally used that cable. But I have heard of people successfully using ATEN cables. 

Hello 802.zak

Thanks for your answer.

The customer has already ordered the following cable: https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/usb-solutions/converters/uc232b/
Does it work with that too?

There a few different cable pin-out conversion options:

HPE Aruba Networking USB-A to RJ45 PC-to-Switch Cable (R9G48B)
HPE Aruba Networking USB-A to RJ45 PIN3TX-6RX Cable (R8Z87A)

We regularly used these cable in our internal lab with Lantronix Console Servers

Here is a thread where a few different console options are discussed:
Aruba CX USB Console Server

------------------------------
If my post was useful, please Accept Solution and Give Kudos.
------------------------------
Zak Chalupka
Principal Engineer - HPE Aruba
ACDX | ACMP | ACSP | ACCP
wifizak@hpe.com
------------------------------
Ideas expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of HPE Aruba.

Original Message:
Sent: Mar 22, 2024 08:30 AM
From: suternetwork
Subject: Console connection Aruba 6100 over AUX Port

Hey folks

I support a company that has some Aruba 6100 switches in use.
With this model, console access is solved via USB-C.
I usually use Moxa NPort Serial Device Server for remote access to the console.
Unfortunately, this doesn't work with these switches because they don't have a regular console port.
Is there a way to do this?

Best regards,
Erwin