Aruba Networks Comprehensive Overview of Aruba AP 60 Connectivity and Port Specifications

Port Specifications B

FE Port

The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) port is located on the right-hand side of the Aruba AP 60/61 and has an RJ-45 female connector. The port pin-outs are shown in Figure B-1:

Aruba 60/61	RJ-45 Female
10/100 Mbps Ethernet	Pin-Out	1	ETH Tx+	(POE negative*)
		2	ETH Tx–	(POE negative*)
		3	ETH Rx+	(POE positive*)
		4	Serial RxD**
		5	Serial RGND** (POE positive*)
		6	ETH Rx–	(POE positive*)
		7	Serial TxD**
		8	Serial TGND** (POE negative*)

Direction	*POE optional
Input
Output	**Serial optional

FIGURE B-1Aruba AP 60/61 FE Port

The appropriate cable depends on the level of connectivity required of the FE port:

zIf the connecting device supports Serial and Power Over Ethernet (SPOE), use an 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE cable with a male RJ-45 connector.

The Aruba 5000 (with Line Card LC-5000-24FE-2GE-SPOE), the Aruba 2400, and the Aruba 800 support SPOE.

zIf the connecting device supports only Power Over Ethernet (POE, including IEEE 802.3af POE as well as “inline” or “midspan” POE devices), use an 8- or 4-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE cable with male RJ-45 con- nectors.

zIf the connecting device does not support Serial or POE, use a 4- or 8-conduc- tor, Category 5 UTP, FE cable with male RJ-45 connectors. The port detects MDI/MDX and automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables.

The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet).

When the Aruba AP 60/61 is installed in an air-handling space, as described in NEC (2002) Article 300.22 (C), POE is required. Also, any FE cable installed in such spaces should be suitable under NEC Article 800.50 and marked accordingly for use in plenums and air-handling spaces with regard to smoke propagation, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP or CMP.

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