diff --git a/networking/Aruba S2500.md b/networking/Aruba S2500.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..890b4a1 --- /dev/null +++ b/networking/Aruba S2500.md @@ -0,0 +1,61 @@ +## First Time Setup + +### Reset the Switch to Factory Defaults +The switch can be reset through the on screen display's menu. This can be +controlled using the two available buttons, ``menu`` and ``enter``. + +To factory reset the switch, do the following: + +1. Press the ``menu`` button to bring up the on screen menu. You may have to press + the button twice, once to activate the screen and once to open the menu. +2. Press the ``menu`` button until you see that ``Maintenance`` is selected. +3. Press the ``enter`` button. +4. Press the ``menu`` button until ``Factory Default`` is selected. +5. Press the ``enter`` button once to select, and a second time to confirm. + +### Connecting Via Serial +The Aruba S2500 has a micro USB port on the back which exposes a serial +interface that can be used to manage the switch. + +To connec to the serial interface you will need a computer, a micro USB cable, +and a serial application (here we are using `screen`). + +1. Connect the USB serial port on the back of the switch to your computer +2. Connect to the serial port with screen + - `sudo screen /dev/ttyUSB0 9600` (replace `ttyUSB0` with the device node + your system assigns to the switch) +3. Login with the default username and password + - username: `password` + - password: `forgetme!` + +You should now be dropped to a shell that looks like the below + +``` +(ArubaS2500-48P-US) > +``` + + +### Connecting Via Ethernet (TODO) + +The Aruba S2500 provides a Web UI that can be used to configure the switch. + +The WebUI forces HTTPS by default and the ciphers supported are not permitted by +most modern browsers. You can enabled outdated ciphers in your browser which +will enable you to sucessfully connect, but the WebUI may still fail to display. + +To connect to the WebUI + +1. Connect an ethernet cable between your device and one of the 1GbE port on + the front of the switch +2. On your machine, assign the interface a static IP with the follow configuration + - IP: `172.16.0.2` + - Subnet Mask: `255.255.255.0` or `/24` + - Gateway: `172.16.0.1` +3. Connect to `http://172.16.0.254` in your browser. + +You should now have access to the WebUI. + + + + +hello \ No newline at end of file