

Note: Leaf switches should be installed top-of-rack (ToR) in high-density environments or middle-of-row in low-density environments. Step 6 Complete the physical installation of switches in the racks. Step 5 Download the Installation Guide version for the switch model to be installed. Step 4 Select the filter options on the left. Step 3 On the Software & Documents tab, select Switches. Step 2 On the Support Portal page, select the Software & Documents tab. Step 1 Open a web browser and navigate to the Aruba Support Portal at. Carefully review requirements for power, cooling, and mounting to ensure that the data center environment is outfitted adequately for safe, secure operations. Review the Installation Guide before installing and deploying the switches. Switch Installationīefore installing switches, download the Aruba Installation Guide for the specific models. If required, an optional air duct kit is available for Aruba data center top-of-rack (ToR) switches to redirect hot air away from servers inside the rack. Verify the airflow configuration for the products to be installed to ensure they support the cooling design for the data center. The first step in deploying a data center is physical installation of the switches and computing hosts.


