Spec Sheet

S3500 Mobility Access Switch Aruba Data Sheet
In a typical configuration, two ports on the uplink module are used
for the ArubaStack, creating a stack with 40 Gbps bandwidth. The
remaining two ports of each module can be used for connection
to the LAN core. The S3500 uplink module supports a variety of
1 Gbps or 10 Gbps optics and the uplink module can be used to
connect S3500s across wiring closets and buildings separated by
several kilometers.
Configuration profiles and groups on the Mobility Controller
simplify the configuration of all networked S3500s in a manner
similar to Aruba wireless APs. Automated downloads to each
S3500 ensure fast and simple deployment with no manual
configuration. Subsequent configuration changes and upgrades
are performed once within the Mobility Controller and are
automatically pushed to each S3500.
Additionally, when configured as a wired AP, the S3500 frees
network administrators from the need to configure virtual LANs
(VLANs), ACLs and quality-of-service (QoS) policies at each device
in the network access layer, significantly reducing the cost and
complexity of administering user additions, moves and changes.
No special VLANs are required at the access layer as VLAN trunks
are configured on the Mobility Controller, and traffic is routed to the
correct VLAN in the core. Likewise, security and QoS are enforced
at the Mobility Controller employing user role-based policies.
The Aruba S3500 can be deployed in any wiring closet to
deliver wired access without the hassle of managing, securing
and provisioning separate wired and wireless infrastructures.
The result is a secure, user role-based network with centralized
management, control and visibility over the entire access
infrastructure – wired and wireless.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• 24 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45
• 48 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45
• Auto MDI/MDIX support
• LCD display
• Console port (RS-232)
• 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 management port
• USB interface for image and config file storage
• Performance:
– S3500-24P/T: 128Gbps
– S3500-48P/T: 176Gbps
UPLINK MODULE (OPTIONAL)
• Four 1000BASE-X/10GBASE-X SFP/SFP+ (optics not included)
UPLINK PLUGGABLE TRANSCEIVERS
• 10GBASE-LR 1310-nm SFP+, LC connector
• 10GBASE-SR 850-nm SFP+, LC connector
• 1000BASE-LX SFP, LC connector
• 1000BASE-SX SFP, LC connector
• 1000BASE-T SFP, RJ-45
POWER OPTIONS
• Dual internal, load-sharing hot-swappable redundant
power supplies
• Autosensing 100-240 VAC, 600-watt or 1050-watt
(for power-over-Ethernet models)
• Autosensing 100-240 VAC, 350-watt (for non-PoE models)
• PoE Budget:
– 600 watt single: 400W
– 600 watt redundant: 400W
– 600 watts load-sharing: 660W
– 1050 watt single: 850W
– 1050 watt redundant: 850W
– 1050 watt load-sharing:1415 watts
• IEEE 802.3af: Power over Ethernet (15.4 watts)
• IEEE 802.3at: Power over Ethernet Plus (30 watts)
Closet 1
10GBASE-SR
ArubaStack
ArubaStack extends a
single managed stack
across wiring closets.
Closet 2
POWER
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Figure 2: ArubaStack Across Wiring Closets
By interconnecting multiple wiring closets into a single ArubaStack,
the S3500 reduces uplinks and expensive routed ports in the LAN
core, simplifies LAN topologies, and reduces capital and operating
costs by up to 30% over legacy wiring closet designs.
For maximum availability, the S3500 includes redundant, hot-
swappable power supplies, a multi-blower fan tray and field-
replaceable uplink modules.
FREE IT STAFF FROM TEDIOUS NETWORK
CONFIGURATION
Unlike legacy switches, the S3500 supports zero-touch
configurations and upgrades for greater ease and efficiency. Once
connected to the network, the S3500 broadcasts to the central
Mobility Controller, which then sends configuration information to
the S3500.