How Do I Create an Access Port in an Aruba Switch?

You can create an access port on an Aruba switch using the command-line interface (CLI). Follow these steps:

1. Log in to the switch: Use an SSH client or console connection to access the switch's CLI.
2. Enter configuration mode: Use the configure terminal command.
3. Select the interface: Specify the interface you want to configure as an access port using the interface command. For example, interface GigabitEthernet1/0/1.
4. Set the port mode: Use the switchport mode access command to configure the port as an access port.
5. Assign a VLAN: Use the switchport access vlan <vlan_id> command to assign a VLAN to the port. Replace <vlan_id> with the desired VLAN number.

Example:

Aruba(config)# interface GigabitEthernet1/0/1
Aruba(config-if)# switchport mode access
Aruba(config-if)# switchport access vlan 10

This configuration will set GigabitEthernet1/0/1 as an access port, assigning it to VLAN 10.

Practical Insight:

• Access ports are typically used for devices like computers, printers, and other end-user devices.
• You can use the show interface command to verify the configuration of your access port.
• Always ensure that your VLANs are properly configured before assigning them to access ports.

Additional Information:

• You can also create access ports using the ArubaOS-CX GUI.
• For more information on Aruba switch configuration, refer to the official Aruba documentation.