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 a powerful cloud networking solution that offers unmatched simplicity for today's networks. As the management and orchestration console for Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform), Aruba Central provides a single pane of glass for overseeing every aspect of wired and wireless LANs, WANs, and VPNs across campus, branch, and remote office locations.
AI-powered analytics, end-to-end orchestration and automation, and advanced security features are built natively into the solution. Live upgrades, robust reporting, and live chat support are also included, bringing more efficiency to day-to-day maintenance activities.
Built on a cloud-native, microservices architecture, Aruba Central delivers on enterprise requirements for scale and resiliency, but is also driven by intuitive workflows and dashboards that make it a perfect fit for SMBs with limited IT personnel. So whether you have one business location or several hundred, IT can spend less time on managing network infrastructure and more time on creating value for the business.
Features Summary
- Streamlined network operations
Aruba Central eliminates the inefficiency of using disjointed, domain-specific network management tools. It begins with a network health summary dashboard that provides quick insights to analyze and improve the network - whether it be the wired or wireless LAN, or performance across the WAN. From this single dashboard, IT operators can readily assess the state of the network with views into global and site-level details. Selecting a site changes the interface to only show network devices and connected clients specific to that location. This way, IT operators can swiftly identify potential problems, as well as zero-in on specific locations that require their immediate attention. - Simplified onboarding and provisioning
Onboarding, configuring, and provisioning network devices is a key activity in any environment, but can be time-consuming and complex. Aruba Central accelerates this process with an easy setup wizard, flexible configuration options, and zero touch provisioning, further aided by an intuitive mobile installer app. For devices with common configuration requirements, network admins can use groups to instantly apply or modify settings across large sets of devices. - AI-powered monitoring and troubleshooting
When a network- or business-impacting problem occurs, quick detection, root cause identification, and resolution are at the core of maintaining a stable environment. Aruba Central enables 24x7, intelligent monitoring of networks, applications, client devices, and end-user experience, all correlated into powerful visualizations and dashboards. - AI-powered optimization
Cloud, IoT, and newer applications such as 8K video streaming and AR/VR are flooding Wi-Fi networks. Combined with poor building conditions that can interfere with client connectivity, these bandwidth-intensive applications can have a crippling effect on network performance and end-user experience. Aruba Central orchestrates a number of unique AI-powered capabilities that keep Wi-Fi networks performing at peak levels.
Specification Summary
Product Description
HPE Aruba Central Appliance - network management device
Device Type
Network management device
Form Factor
Rack-mountable - 1U
Processor
2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6138 - 3.6 GHz
Data Link Protocol
Gigabit Ethernet
Capacity
Managed devices: 4000
Included Accessories
SFF easy install rail, cable management arm
Power
AC 110/220 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Redundancy
Optional
Dimensions (WxDxH)
43.46 cm x 70.7 cm x 4.29 cm
Manufacturer Warranty
1-year warranty