Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations

[Sidharth Nandury]

We are running v6.4.3.7 on the controller while running v8.2.0.2 here at
Denison University. The controller has not had any issues with it and works
great! While there are no compatibility issues with each other, Airwave has
had problems recognizing Cisco equipment gear. We have Cisco 2960X and S
series switches, both 24 and 48 port. Airwave recognizes these switches as
stack switches and instead of the particular model of switches that they
actually are. Also, there was the issue of duplicate devices, where when
scanning the network for devices it would add the device according to the
MAC address of the device and then also the devices according to the MAC
address of the management VLAN of the switch.

The code upgrade form 8.2.0.1 to 8.2.0.2 solved the duplicate device issue,
but we still continue to have problems with recognizing the correct Cisco
models.

We are moving to HP switches for our access layer this summer, we have
rolled out some switches already. Airwave seems to recognize these switches
correctly, give all the correct information but Auditing the device
configuration has not been successful so far. It may be that I am doing
something wrong, but I thought this was worth mentioning.

Thank you.

Regards,
Sid

On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 7:24 AM, Osborne, Bruce W (Network Services) <
bosbo...@liberty.edu> wrote:

> We are running 6.4.3.x with Airwave 8.2.0.x. We see no ArubaOS
> compatibility issues, but are working with Aruba support on some specific
> VisualRF issues within Airwave that appear to be restricted to our
> environment.
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> *Bruce Osborne*
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> *From:* Entwistle, Bruce [mailto:bruce_entwis...@redlands.edu]
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 16, 2016 3:26 PM
> *Subject:* Re: Aruba Controller code recommendations
>
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> Thank you.  We are primarily looking to upgrade to be compatible with the
> newest version of Airwave.
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> Bruce
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> <WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>] *On Behalf Of *McClintic, Thomas
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> *To:* WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
> *Subject:* Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations
>
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>
> Bruce,
>
>
>
> I was hoping others would reply to get some feedback. Currently running
> 6.4.2.13, 7210 and 215s. Asked my HPE rep and they said we can stay on the
> same version unless we run into an issue that needs addressing?
>
>
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> <WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>] *On Behalf Of *Entwistle, Bruce
> *Sent:* Monday, June 13, 2016 12:52 PM
> *To:* WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
> *Subject:* [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations
>
>
>
> We are looking to upgrade our Aruba 7210 controllers which are currently
> running software version 6.4.2.4.  Looking at the versions currently
> available on the web site I see the latest GA version is 6.4.3.9 and the
> latest ED version is 6.4.4.8.  I was looking to see what others are running
> and what their recommendation would be.  We are currently running AP
> models, 134, 135 and 93H.
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Bruce Entwistle
>
> Network Manager
>
> University of Redlands
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RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations

[Anthony, Mark G]

Along side the Cisco equipment i mentioned in previous email we are for the 
most part an Aruba shop. We are running m3s as masters and 7240s for the 
locals. A few weeks ago we upgraded to 6.4.4.8 so we could start installing the 
a325s in our dorms as well as get away from a bug dealing with clarity. So far 
we have not seen any problems and everything is chugging away.




 Original message 
From: Lionel Shigemura <lio...@hawaii.edu>
Date: 6/16/16 4:01 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations

Our Campus is running 6.4.3.7 on an older M3.  I have a 7210 on standby, 
waiting to be installed in the coming weeks.  We've been on the aggressive side 
of GA releases due to equipment requirements.  Our University System IT office 
that hosts AirWare for all of the UH Campuses has followed each Campus lead and 
based upgrades on our dependencies.  I would recommend reading the release 
notes to see if outstanding issues will affect your situation.  The newer Wave 
1 and 2 APs have been dictating our software versions.

We just ordered some AP-315s and expect the typical challenges that come with 
newly released hardware.  In recent years, we've been very fortunate and 
haven't run into any major operations or performance issues with the code 
releases.  We use AP-105, AP-135, AP-215, AP-225, and AP-275.  We were 
replacing our N units with AP-215, but will probably change to AP-315.



Lionel Shigemura
UH - Leeward Community College
Information Technology Group
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On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 9:09 AM, McClintic, Thomas 
<thomas.mcclin...@uth.tmc.edu<mailto:thomas.mcclin...@uth.tmc.edu>> wrote:
Bruce,

I was hoping others would reply to get some feedback. Currently running 
6.4.2.13, 7210 and 215s. Asked my HPE rep and they said we can stay on the same 
version unless we run into an issue that needs addressing?

From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv 
[mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU<mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>]
 On Behalf Of Entwistle, Bruce
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 12:52 PM
To: 
WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU<mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>
Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations

We are looking to upgrade our Aruba 7210 controllers which are currently 
running software version 6.4.2.4.  Looking at the versions currently available 
on the web site I see the latest GA version is 6.4.3.9 and the latest ED 
version is 6.4.4.8.  I was looking to see what others are running and what 
their recommendation would be.  We are currently running AP models, 134, 135 
and 93H.

Thank you
Bruce Entwistle
Network Manager
University of Redlands

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Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations

[Robert Harris]

check the release notes, I think the latest rev on some devices removes the 
option to use dfs channels due to the re-certification requirements.



If you're using them (we are, they work great in dorms), be sure to stay off 
that version (if it takes them away as I understand it).







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>>> "Entwistle, Bruce"  6/13/2016 1:52 PM >>>

 

We are looking to upgrade our Aruba 7210 controllers which are currently 
running software version 6.4.2.4.  Looking at the versions currently available 
on the web site I see the latest GA version is 6.4.3.9 and the latest ED 
version is 6.4.4.8.  I was looking to see what others are running and what 
their recommendation would be.  We are currently running AP models, 134, 135 
and 93H.

 

Thank you

Bruce Entwistle

Network Manager

University of Redlands

 

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Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations

[John Pertalion]

We usually try to stay current with the latest GA release as it fits our
maintenance windows and/or addresses issues that might involve our
hardware.  We haven't found that it directly affects our operation, but it
does help with Aruba support.  If we open an issue, they usually ask us to
upgrade to the latest GA if we're not there.

Thanks,

John

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On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 3:09 PM, McClintic, Thomas <
thomas.mcclin...@uth.tmc.edu> wrote:

> Bruce,
>
>
>
> I was hoping others would reply to get some feedback. Currently running
> 6.4.2.13, 7210 and 215s. Asked my HPE rep and they said we can stay on the
> same version unless we run into an issue that needs addressing?
>
>
>
> *From:* The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:
> WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Entwistle, Bruce
> *Sent:* Monday, June 13, 2016 12:52 PM
> *To:* WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
> *Subject:* [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations
>
>
>
> We are looking to upgrade our Aruba 7210 controllers which are currently
> running software version 6.4.2.4.  Looking at the versions currently
> available on the web site I see the latest GA version is 6.4.3.9 and the
> latest ED version is 6.4.4.8.  I was looking to see what others are running
> and what their recommendation would be.  We are currently running AP
> models, 134, 135 and 93H.
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Bruce Entwistle
>
> Network Manager
>
> University of Redlands
>
>
>
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Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations

[Lionel Shigemura]

Our Campus is running 6.4.3.7 on an older M3.  I have a 7210 on standby,
waiting to be installed in the coming weeks.  We've been on the aggressive
side of GA releases due to equipment requirements.  Our University System
IT office that hosts AirWare for all of the UH Campuses has followed each
Campus lead and based upgrades on our dependencies.  I would recommend
reading the release notes to see if outstanding issues will affect your
situation.  The newer Wave 1 and 2 APs have been dictating our software
versions.

We just ordered some AP-315s and expect the typical challenges that come
with newly released hardware.  In recent years, we've been very fortunate
and haven't run into any major operations or performance issues with the
code releases.  We use AP-105, AP-135, AP-215, AP-225, and AP-275.  We were
replacing our N units with AP-215, but will probably change to AP-315.



Lionel Shigemura
UH - Leeward Community College
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On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 9:09 AM, McClintic, Thomas <
thomas.mcclin...@uth.tmc.edu> wrote:

> Bruce,
>
>
>
> I was hoping others would reply to get some feedback. Currently running
> 6.4.2.13, 7210 and 215s. Asked my HPE rep and they said we can stay on the
> same version unless we run into an issue that needs addressing?
>
>
>
> *From:* The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:
> WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Entwistle, Bruce
> *Sent:* Monday, June 13, 2016 12:52 PM
> *To:* WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
> *Subject:* [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations
>
>
>
> We are looking to upgrade our Aruba 7210 controllers which are currently
> running software version 6.4.2.4.  Looking at the versions currently
> available on the web site I see the latest GA version is 6.4.3.9 and the
> latest ED version is 6.4.4.8.  I was looking to see what others are running
> and what their recommendation would be.  We are currently running AP
> models, 134, 135 and 93H.
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Bruce Entwistle
>
> Network Manager
>
> University of Redlands
>
>
>
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Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations

[Julian Y Koh]

On Mon Jun 13 2016 12:52:09 CDT, "Entwistle, Bruce" 
 wrote:
> 
> We are looking to upgrade our Aruba 7210 controllers which are currently 
> running software version 6.4.2.4.  Looking at the versions currently 
> available on the web site I see the latest GA version is 6.4.3.9 and the 
> latest ED version is 6.4.4.8.  

We're running 6.4.3.3.


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Northwestern Information Technology

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