I notice that you got a reply suggesting that you use a ridiculously expensive Aruba optic. I have exactly the same problem mine: it (variably) won't negotiate over compatible optics with an assortment of other gear, including Cisco and TP-Link. I've troubleshot the optics using a loopback, and the port lights up, but negotiation doesn't happen--even though it obviously could happen if there weren't, presumably, a line of code blocking it.
Compatible optics work just fine in my Cisco gear, whatever the link. Also, in higher-grade Aruba gear, there is a command-line option to "allow compatible optics," but this 1900-level gear does not include it.
This is not acceptable.
I'm very glad that I bought just a single switch. Clearly the product line is not ready for market. It simply has too many problems to recommend, and I certainly won't be purchasing any more of them. The idea of putting a $2000 optic in a $200 switch, as G Thiesen suggests, is just ludicrous. For me, it's back to the Cisco SMB gear, and I'll be making this point on the IT forums I regularly hang out on.
This line was truly promising. It's being "market-segmented" into worthlessness, and will soon fade to black.
Bad call, Aruba.
Original Message:
Sent: 01-11-2021 12:47 PM
From: F L
Subject: 1930 8G 2SFP not working with SFP-RJ45 Module
Hello community,
I have set up a 'Aruba Instant On 1930 8G 2SFP Switch JL680A' switch, local configuration. Software version is 1.0.3.0.
Now I have trouble installing SFP-Modules. Plugging in a J8177D (RJ45 front end) compatible Module the switch recognizes the Module.
In the log appears the message: 9 SFP port is present, module type - 1000BASE-T.
But whatever device or other switch I attach to this port it's not working. The Link Status remains down.
Is someone using a working RJ45-module in this switch?
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