User's Manual

Introduction 5

Chapter 1

4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL

Rear Panel

FIGURE 1-2 Aruba 50 Rear Panel

Kensington Security Slot

This slot is compatible with a Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable (not included) which

can be used to prevent the unauthorized removal of the Aruba 50 from its installed location.

To secure the Aruba 50, wrap a security cable around an immovable object, insert the cable’s

lock into the Kensington Security Slot, and turn the key.

Console Port

This port has a 9-pin, female serial connector. It is used primarily to connect a terminal during

initial setup of the Aruba 50. See

Appendix B for port details.

Using the included SPOE adapter, this port can also be connected directly to an FE port on an

Aruba WLAN Switch that supports SPOE (see

“Power Over Ethernet” on page 2). This

direct connection provides extra maintenance options during normal operation.

FE Port

This port attaches the Aruba 50 to 10Base-T/100Base-TX (twisted-pair) Ethernet LAN seg-

ments. The port automatically adjusts MDI/MDX to accept either straight-through or cross-

over cables. See

Appendix B for port details.

This port also supports POE (see

“Power Over Ethernet” on page 2). When POE is used, a

straight-through cable is required.

DC Power Socket

This socket is used to connect the included AC power adapter. If POE is being used to supply

power to the Aruba 50, the power adapter is not necessary.

Mounting Slots (on bottom)

The keyhole-shaped slots on the bottom of the chassis are used to mount the Aruba 50.