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Console connection Aruba 6100 over AUX Port

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  • 1.  Console connection Aruba 6100 over AUX Port

    Posted Mar 22, 2024 10:34 AM

    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



  • 2.  RE: Console connection Aruba 6100 over AUX Port
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    Posted Mar 22, 2024 11:26 AM

    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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  • 3.  RE: Console connection Aruba 6100 over AUX Port

    Posted Mar 25, 2024 04:11 AM

    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?


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  • 4.  RE: Console connection Aruba 6100 over AUX Port

    Posted Mar 25, 2024 10:25 AM

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



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  • 5.  RE: Console connection Aruba 6100 over AUX Port

    Posted Mar 26, 2024 03:31 AM

    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.


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  • 6.  RE: Console connection Aruba 6100 over AUX Port

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Mar 27, 2024 07:27 AM
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    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.


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