You don't need a special console cable, any standard USB-C data cable works:
This port is used to connect a console to the switch. Use a common USB to USB-C cable (must be data
capable). The console can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100
terminal. The console is also available via USB-A port using USB to Serial Adapter.
Because these are just standard cables, these are not included in the shipment as most people have such a cable even with them to charge their phone. Also depending on your laptop, a USB-A or USB-C connector at the other side is needed.
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Herman Robers
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Original Message:
Sent: Jul 18, 2023 08:40 AM
From: jsullivansully
Subject: Aruba 6000 R8N87A Initial Setup
Thanks for the information. Unfortunately we don't use DHCP on any of our networks. I'm required to use a console cable in this situation. I bought one off Amazon.
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 18, 2023 02:50 AM
From: jeepee
Subject: Aruba 6000 R8N87A Initial Setup
Hello jsullivansully
According to the Fundamentals guide, you can also use the "In-Band" management interface.
Connecting to the in-band management port
Procedure
1. By default, the in-band management interface is set to automatically obtain an IP address from a
DHCP server, and SSH support is enabled. If there is no DHCP server on your network, you must
configure a static address on the in-band management interface:
a. Connect to the console port
b. Configure using DHCP or static IP.
c. Configure the in-band management interface and interface VLAN1.
2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the management port to your network.
3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the same network.
4. Start your SSH client software and configure a new session using the address assigned to the in-band
management interface. (If the in-band management interface is set to operate as a DHCP client,
retrieve the IP address assigned to the in-band management interface from your DHCP server.)
5. Start the session. If the connection is successful, you are prompted to log in.
Hope that this helps!
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 17, 2023 12:40 PM
From: Jason Sullivan
Subject: Aruba 6000 R8N87A Initial Setup
Hello,
I was excited to finally get my Aruba 6000 switch after a 16 month supply chain delay only to find that it did not ship with the required USB-C serial cable for setup.
The manual states that there is no IP on the switch and serial is required for the initial configuration.
Can anyone else verify this information. If so, shame on Aruba for not providing the needed cables, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong here.
I've also tried putting the switch on our DHCP network hoping it would pickup an IP, but it looks like DHCP is also disabled on the switch.