Range/Series Overview
IMPORTANT: This Range/Series overview section describes the range of which this product belongs. Features of different versions might be mentioned and may not apply to the specific product on this page. Please view Specs for specification of product.Aruba Central is designed to simplify the deployment, management, and optimization of WLAN, LAN, VPN, and SD-WAN. As the single pane of glass for Aruba ESP, the use of integrated AI-based machine learning, IoT device profiling for security, and unified infrastructure management accelerates the edge-to-cloud transformation for today's intelligent edge.
Streamlined workflows, centralized monitoring and control, built-in AIOps, detailed alerts, reporting, and troubleshooting combine to save time and resources. IT can spend less time on managing the infrastructure and more on creating value for the business.
Features Summary
- Streamlined network operations
It all begins with the interface, which is informative and easy to use. Upon login, gain direct access to manage network and security infrastructure and configuration, add or remove devices and licenses, and integrate with existing IT systems. Aruba Central provides quick and easy access to the data required to manage, analyze, and maintain your networks, devices, and clients from a single pane of glass. This saves time and reduces the learning curve while improving how your network performs. - Zero-Touch Provisioning
Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) gets infrastructure devices up and running. Configuration parameters are centrally defined for Aruba access points (instant or micro-branch), switches, VPN users, and gateways, and are automatically downloaded as device boot-up. Each device connects to Aruba Central and automatically receives its running configuration, regardless of location. - Contact tracing and location tracing
Historical Wi-Fi location data is available with Aruba Central and can be exported to third-party data analysis tools as needed. This includes simple search queries can be run on a per-client basis to identify nearby clients and contact duration. - Unified infrastructure management
The first thing you'll notice is the network health overview. This primary dashboard provides a global or site view of all managed devices. A detailed list of device usage, utilization and RF noise, along with WAN uplink and tunnel status can be easily viewed. At-a-glance views provide comprehensive visibility and control at the global level. Selecting a site changes the interface to only show those devices relevant for specific sites. The same is true for clients at each site. - Supported network devices
Aruba Central provides management for Aruba WLAN, wired, SD-WAN, and VPN infrastructure. In addition to Unified APs and other currently supported devices, Aruba Central will expand support for select controller-based APs, switches, gateways, and controller hardware. - Advanced AIOps
With continuous monitoring, AI-based insights provide real‑time visibility and alerts into what's happening in the wireless LAN, switching, and SD-WAN infrastructure. The insights leverage a growing pool of network data, and deep domain experience. - User Experience Insight (UXI) integration
Directly view and monitor UXI health status on the network health view. When a problem is uncovered, quickly identify systemic issues across a global topography using the enhanced Network Health dashboard - and access the full UXI dashboard for advanced troubleshooting. - Reporting and in-depth troubleshooting
Aruba Central includes the ability to create comprehensive reports that cover device connectivity, network health, and user account activity. A reporting wizard is also provided to generate scheduled and on-demand reports that highlight network and application health, throughput and usage data, device and client inventory, and activity auditing.
Specification Summary
Product Description
HPE Aruba Central Advanced - subscription licence (3 years) - 1 access point
Product Type
Subscription licence - 3 years
Category
Online & appliance based services - remote monitoring & management
Licence Qty
1 access point
Designed For
HPE Aruba AP-584, AP-585, AP-587