aruba allow unsupported transceiver

allow unsupported transceiver Aruba

HP Aruba typically restrict the use of transceivers that are not specifically designed or certified for their platforms (Do not worry though – EDGE transceivers are compatible with Aruba out of the box!) However, there may arise instances where utilizing an unsupported transceiver becomes useful and allow unsupported transceiver Aruba comes in handy.

Examples of an unsupported transceiver in HP Aruba switch:
aruba unsupported transceiver
swvp7-54 HP-2920-48G# show tech transceivers
Cmd Info : show tech transceivers

transceivers

Transceiver Technical Information:
Port # | Type      | Prod #     | Serial #         | Part #
-------+-----------+------------+------------------+----------
1/45   |    ??     |            | excluded         |
1/46   | 1000SX    |     J4858C | EO12205200197    | 1990-3657
1/47   |    ??     |            | excluded         |
1/48   |    ??     |            | excluded         |
2/45  *| 1000SX    |       ??   | unsupported      |
2/46  *| 1000SX    |       ??   | unsupported      |
2/47  *| 1000SX    |       ??   | unsupported      |
2/48  *| 1000SX    |       ??   | unsupported      |

Enabling ‘allow unsupported transceiver’ on HP Aruba

To enable the use of unsupported transceivers on HP Aruba switches, you need to use the HP Aruba allow unsupported transceiver command. This command can be used on the following HP Aruba switch models:

  • 5400R, 3810M, 2930M/2930F, 2930, 2920 2540, and 2530 (1G-40G)
  • all AOS-CX Switch Series (1G to 10G only)
  • 8360, 8325 and 10000 (1G to 100G)
  • 8400, 6xxxx Switch Series (1G to 100G)
  • 8100 Switch Series (up to 100G)
  • 9300-32D (40G to 400G)

The user may use just the Aruba allow-unsupported-transceiver command, but will be presented with a (y/n) prompt. To avoid the prompt, it is suggested to use the confirm option after the command. To enable the use of unsupported transceivers with the confirm option, use the following command:

switch(config)# allow-unsupported-transceiver confirm

This command will still display a warning message but the confirmation prompt will be skipped.

Verify whether ‘allow unsupported transceiver’ has been enabled

  • Insert a non-HP Aruba transceiver into the switch and check the transceiver list using the show tech transceivers command. If the transceiver is recognized, the support has been enabled.
  • If there are any non-Aruba transceivers already inserted, remove and reinsert them. Check again with the aforementioned command.
  • Finally, you may verify the the support is enabled by using the show running-config command.

What if I want to revert?

To disable support, use the no allow-unsupported-transceiver command followed by [confirm] option:

switch(config)# no allow-unsupported-transceiver [confirm]

After disabling support, any non-HP Aruba transceivers inserted into the switch will be detected as unsupported, their type will be shown as ?? , and the port will not be enabled.

Which EDGE transceivers can I use in HP Aruba?

EDGE offers a variety of HP Aruba supported transceivers and cables from 100M up to 100G. Below you may check some of our top HP Aruba compliant products:

Part Number Description
1G SFP
Aruba Procurve compatible X121 1G SFP LC LX Transceiver
Aruba compatible 1G SFP LC LX 10km SMF XCVR Transceiver
Aruba compatible X121 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver
Aruba compatible 1G SFP LC SX 500m OM2 MMF Transceiver
Aruba compatible 1G SFP RJ45 T Transceiver
Aruba compatible 1G SFP RJ45 T 100m Cat5e Transceiver
10G SFP+
Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m MMF XCVR Compatible Transceiver
Aruba J9150A X132 10G SFP+ LC SR Compatible Transceiver
Aruba compatible X132 10G SFP⁠+ LC LR Transceiver
Aruba compatible 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF transceiver
Aruba compatible 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF XCVR
Aruba compatible 10GBASE-T SFP+ RJ45 30m Cat6A XCVR
25G SFP28
Aruba compatible 25G SFP28 LC SR 100m MMF
Aruba compatible 25G SFP28 LC eSR 400m MMF Transceiver
Aruba JL486A compatible 25G SFP28 LC LR 10km SMF Transceiver
40G QSFP+
Aruba compatible X142 40G QSFP+ MPO SR4 Transceiver
Aruba X142 40G QSFP+ LC LR4 SM Transceiver
Aruba 40G QSFP+ LC Bidirectional 150m MMF 2-strand Transceiver
100G QSFP28
Aruba compatible 100G QSFP28 MPO SR4 100m 12-fiber MPO OM3 MMF Transceiver
Aruba compatible 100G QSFP28 LC LR4 10km SMF 2-strand Transceiver
Aruba compatible 100G QSFP28 LC ER4L 40km SMF Transceiver

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Other Frequent Questions

What does 'allow unsupported transceiver Aruba' command do?

“allow unsupported transceiver Aruba” command enables the use of unsupported transceivers on HP Aruba switches

How to enable 'allow unsupported transceiver Aruba' command?

The user may use just the Aruba allow-unsupported-transceiver command, but will be presented with a (y/n) prompt. To avoid the prompt, it is suggested to use the confirm option after the command. To enable the use of unsupported transceivers with the confirm option, use the following command:
switch(config)# allow-unsupported-transceiver confirm

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