I'm curious if all micro USB console cables work with HP Aruba switches, or if they need to be specific to certain brands or models. I just got a few switches from my old job at HQ, and I need the right cable to configure them initially. Any insights would be appreciated!
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From what I've learned, most micro USB cables are pretty standard. I’ve used the same one for both a Palo Alto and an Aruba device, and it worked just fine.
You definitely don’t need a specific vendor cable, just make sure it's a proper micro USB data cable. Watch out for those that are just for charging—those won't work since they skip the data lines. If your OS detects a serial device when you plug it in, you should be all set!
A regular USB cable should do the trick unless it's a charging-only cable. This applies to newer models like the CX6100 too, which uses USB-C.
Just to clarify—are you saying a standard micro USB to USB A will work? I thought there had to be a chip in the cable for it to be usable?
If you’ve got a micro USB cable that supports data transfer, just plug it in and check your device manager for a new COM port. The important tech is in the switch itself, not in the cable. Just so you know, I've got a bunch of Aruba devices lying around. It works!
Thanks! I'll give it a go.
Got it! That clears things up, thanks!