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People Move. Networks Must Follow
Product & Solution Guide
Aruba Networks is the leading provider of next-generation network access solutions for
mobile enterprise networks. The company’s industry-leading Mobile Virtual Enterprise
(MOVE) architecture unifies wired and wireless infrastructures into one seamless
network access solution – for traveling business professionals, remote workers,
corporate headquarters employees and guests.
At Aruba, it’s all about helping you make the right move.
CEUR Edition
People Move. Networks Must Follow
Product & Solution Guide
Content
THE COMPANYA Introduction to Aruba Networks 4
Gartner Magic Quadrant for the Wired and 6
Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure - 2012SOLUTIONS
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) + Workspace 9
Classified Mobile Networks 10
Mobile Applications over Wi-Fi 11
Network Rightsizing 12
Remote Networking 13
Mobile Unified Communications 14
Large Public Venues (Service Provider) 15
Managed WLAN Services (Service Provider) 16
Service Provider WLAN (Service Provider) 17
RESOURCESAdaptive Radio Management (ARM) 18
AirGroup for AirPrint and AirPlay 19
Mobile Virtual Enterprise 20
Discover 802.11ac 21PRODUCTS
Aruba 7000 Mobility Controller 22
Aruba 6000 Series Mobility Controllers 23
Aruba 3000 Series Mobility Controllers 24
Aruba 600 Series Mobility Controllers 25
Access Points - Overview 26
Aruba AP-134 & AP-135 Access Points 27
Aruba AP-104 & AP-105 Access Points 28
Aruba AP-92 & AP-93 Access Points 29
Aruba AP-93H Access Point 30
Aruba AP-175 Access Point 31
Aruba RAP-3 33
Aruba RAP-100 Series 34
Aruba Instant Access Points 35
Mobility Access Switches 36
Wireless Mesh Routers (Overview) 37
Wireless Mesh Routers 1200, 2000, 4000 38
Clearpass Access Management Systems 39
Access Management System, Management and
Security Software Solutions 40
Remote Networks 41YOUR CONTACT TO ARUBA NETWORKS
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A Introduction to Aruba Networks
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Product and Solution Overview
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Gartner Magic Quadrant for the
Wired and Wireless LAN Access
Infrastructure
Aruba Networks' strength is in its ability to recognize market trends, and to provide solutions that meet
business needs at the edge of the enterprise network. In addition to its AirWave network management
application, Aruba launched ClearPass as a wired and wireless multivendor identity-based access
management device profiling and client onboarding platform to address corporate-owned and bring
your own device (BYOD) client products. Aruba's launch of a family of access layer switches provides a
one-stop capability to meet the needs at the edge of the network.
Strengths
• Aruba maintains one of the largest catalogs of access layer components in terms of APs and switches
appealing to nearly all network design types and price points.
• Aruba's robust multivendor wired and wireless network service applications include a management
suite of well-integrated products that provides users with a universal interface for managing the
network with Airwave or security features, wireless intrusion prevention systems (WIPSs), guest
access administration and remediation with ClearPass.
• The launch of the Aruba Instant AP family allows enterprises to choose between existing controller-
based architectures and newer controllerless ones, which have been well-received in the small or
midsize business (SMB) market, resulting in new customers and able to scale to over 8,000 APs.
• Aruba's aggressive channel expansion, coupled with its low-priced APs, have enabled the company
to sell effectively to a wide range of enterprises, from the largest Global 2000 to small businesses of
fewer than 50 people.Page 6
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
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Secure BYOD on any networkAruba ClearPass keeps your network access policies in one place. Users
onboard their own mobile devices. No new client software. No network
upgrades either.
• Discover
• Onboard
• Manage
• Enforce
Aruba WorkSpace
= NAC + MDM + MAM
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Aruba Networks ClearPass Access Management System
First BYOD Solution to Combine Network Control with
Application and Device Management in a Single PlatformMobile App
Finally, one place to manage all things BYODClearPass with WorkSpace applies contextual data – user roles, device type and ownership,
app usage and location – to policies that extend across the network to devices and app
WorkSpace Software Eliminates the High Capital and Resource
Costs of Disparate BYOD Systems. One place to manage
all things BYOD ClearPass with WorkSpace applies
contextual data – user roles, device type and ownership,
app usage and location – to policies that extend across
the network to devices and app
Classified Mobile Networks
Government agencies can now utilize commercial
mobile devices and connect them to restricted net-
works using an NSA-approved security technology
called Suite B. Suite B is a stronger, faster set of encryption protocols and
methods which enables commercial mobile devices to be used in classified
(or unclassified) government networks.
Line-rate military-grade cryptography including support for WPA2, SuiteB,
OCSP and extensive PKI system integration secures users and data streams
for both classified and unclassified network access without requiring
costly access point (AP) enclosures to protect cryptography keys, nor
requiring proprietary and expensive cryptographic overlays.
Government security certifications and accreditations include NIST FIPS
140-2, Common Criteria EAL-4, U.S. DoD directives, DoD UC-APL as well as
approvals and type accreditations by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and U.S.
Military Health System.
Mobile Device Access Control (MDAC) enforces network, application and
bandwidth usage policies and provides device-specific data, statistics and
usage reports.
Assured wireless performance in complex RF environments with Aruba
Adaptive Radio Management™ technology, which automatically activates
and dynamically adapts the WLAN under constantly changing conditions
End-to-end visibility and centralized control simplifies the management
of mobile users that connect to multivendor, multisite enterprise
networks.
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Mobile Applications over Wi-Fi
The Best Mobile Application Experience over Wireless Enterprise Networks
Forty mobile apps are on every smartphone. 310 billion mobile app
downloads are expected by 20161, and 70% of smartphones will be 802.11ac -
ready by 20152. Networks must contend with increasing numbers of faster
devices and applications. IT organizations that adopt BYOD will require
stronger security and guaranteed mobile app performance on a diverse set of
endpoints. Aruba delivers the best-performing wireless LAN solution for
mobile application performance – one that ensures the best application
experience at gigabit Wi-Fi speeds. Designed exclusively to bring application
awareness to Wi-Fi, Aruba AppRF technology recognizes cloud-based and
mobile applications, provides visibility that enables IT to prioritize mobile
apps for each user, and scales for BYOD transaction and device density.
smartphones and mobile devices is the key to maintaining productivity for
these nomadic workers.
Optimized for 802.11ac
The Aruba 7200 series Mobility Controller offers five-times more throughput
than the competition, thanks to a multicore, hyper-threaded, super-scalar
execution engine.
This provides the scale needed to handle escalating volumes of
authentications, background updates and roaming events for more apps,
devices and multimedia over Wi-Fi. The 7200 series is primed for the delivery
of mobile apps to new gigabit-speed 802.11ac clients.
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Network Rightsizing
Reduce the total cost of network ownership by 70%
Network rightsizing is an infrastructure optimization strategy employed by
leading enterprise organizations such as KPMG, the California State
University system and many others, to dramatically reduce capital and
operating costs.
The shift from desktops to laptops created an opportunity to replace
physical Ethernet ports with affordable and pervasive 802.11n Wi-Fi
coverage. This reduction in ports slashed upgrade bills, decreased ongoing
operational cost and lowered the carbon footprint.
The influx of smartphones and tablets presents another significant network
rightsizing opportunity. For example, enterprise communication apps on
Wi-Fi-enabled mobile devices can obsolete desk phones and their
associated support costs.
The Aruba Mobile Virtual Enterprise (MOVE) architecture – which unifies
wired and wireless into one cohesive network access infrastructure –
produces unprecedented additional savings when it comes to network
rightsizing.
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Remote Networking
Mobile users and devices are on track to outnumber desktops, and
enterprise networks are moving rapidly from wired to wireless as the
primary way to connect.
Users expect secure, reliable, and consistent access to network services,
regardless of their location or their mobile device. At the same time, the IT
organizations that are responsible for the network infrastructure are under
continued pressure to do more with less.
These are the dynamics that have prompted Aruba to introduce the next-
generation network access architecture – the Aruba Mobile Virtual
Enterprise (MOVE).
Aruba MOVE™ unifies disparate wired and wireless access methods into
one cohesive access solution – for traveling business professionals, remote
office workers, corporate headquarters employees and guests. Access
privileges are based on user identity, and this dictates the type of network
resources each person is entitled to.
With Aruba MOVE, the entire enterprise workforce has consistent, secure
access to the appropriate network resources based on who they are – no
matter where they are, what device they’re using or how they’re
connected. Page 13
Mobile Unified Communications
for Today’s Enterprise
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Why Do We Use IP Desk Phones Anyway?
In an otherwise wireless world filled with smartphones,
laptops, and tablets, the wired desk phone is a throwback.
For many enterprises today the desk phone is the only
office tool with a wired connection.
IP desk phones are expensive, and every IP phone requires a wired Ethernet
connection with power over Ethernet (PoE) to a closet data switch. Those ports
consume electricity and generate heat, so you pay twice.
Gartner predicts that by 2016 the only wire needed in an employee’s workspace
will be AC power. What will replace the wired desk phone? Smartphones and
Microsoft Lync unified communications – all running over Aruba high-speed Wi-
Fi networks.
Smartphones: The New Platform for VoIP
The compact size, ease of use, and ability to switch between
personal and business applications, make smartphones a great fit for
mobile knowledge workers. And a great platform for unified
communications (UC), which brings voice and video telephony, conferencing,
messaging, presence, and instant messaging to mobile users, enhancing
collaboration. Microsoft Lync is the world’s leading UC solution, and in a game-
changing move Microsoft Lync now runs on smartphones.
Hear At Last: Dependable Wi-Fi for Collaboration
Aruba’s Wi-Fi networks are “application-aware,” and use traffic inspection &
heuristics to identify, isolate, and prioritize real-time traffic. They can distinguish
voice from data, even if the packets are encrypted and there are parallel
application flows originating within a single device. QoS is based on the needs of
the applications and not the SSID or VLAN. Aruba WLAN Brings Lync To Life
Mark Cuban, Owner Dallas Mavericks and the
American Airlines Center Hi-capacity Wi-Fi – Aruba
indoor and outdoor APs meet the most challenging
performance, deployment and density requirements.
They provide the most effective RF management
capabilities for high-density, large public venues.
Custom branding and advertising – Public Wi-Fi access visitor management with
customizable branding, credit card billing, multilingual support and reporting
capabilities.
Secure access – With Aruba, network access privileges are linked to a user’s
identity, device, applications and location. That means visitors, concessionaires
and the media get secure access to network resources based on who they are –
no matter where they are or what devices and applications they use.
With unmatched experience and expertise designing high-capacity indoor and
outdoor Wi-Fi networks for large public venues, Aruba Professional Services can
survey, design, configure, and validate deployments, ensuring a best-in-class
network experience.
Large Public Venues
(Service Provider)
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High-performance Wi-Fi for stadiums, arenas, convention centers and airports
Aruba WLANs deliver the ultimate in Wi-Fi
performance, cost-effectiveness and ease
of deployment to stadiums, airports and
other large public venues with high density
s of wireless clients.
For service providers and venue owners, Aruba WLANs are essential to
offloading wireless traffic from 3G/4G networks and can support thousands of
Wi-Fi-enabled mobile devices with no performance penalties.
With Aruba, concert-goers, sports fans and convention attendees enjoy an
exceptional event experience through value-added Wi-Fi amenities like video
instant replay, in-seat food and beverage service, mobile point-of-sale and
multimedia entertainment.
Managed WLAN Services
(Service Provider)
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High-Performance Wireless LAN Solutions for Managed Service Providers
Bring your own device (BYOD), mobility and cloud computing are driving
substantial opportunities for managed service providers (MSPs) to help
organizations deploy and manage end-to-end mobility solutions and value-
added services.
From Wi-Fi hotspots to large campus networks, managed WLAN solutions
from Aruba are simple to deploy, easy to manage, and scale from small
remote locations to large campus environments.
Centralized, cloud-based configuration and management of IP services enable
service providers to quickly deploy differentiated mobility services, while
massively lowering ongoing management and operational costs.
Deliver high-performance mobility services – With the best RF management
and multimedia optimization technologies available today, MSPs can deliver
secure, differentiated services based on user, device, application, location and
time of day.
Simplify deployment and reduce operating expenses – Aruba dramatically
reduces deployment time and operational expenses through automatic,
cloud-based device provisioning, firmware upgrades and inventory
management.
Value-added services for incremental revenue – Aruba enables MSPs to
deliver a wide range of value-added services, including business analytics,
wireless security, device onboarding for BYOD, AAA, access policy
management and guest Wi-Fi access.
Centralized visibility and control – Manage users and their devices from
multiple customers with AirWave™. It offers visibility into everything that
affects service quality and provides tools to improve operations and manage
RF security
Service Provider WLAN
(Service Provider)
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Carrier-class Wi-Fi and 3G/4G offload for service providers
From single hotspots in quick-serve restaurants to airport hot zones to city-
wide wireless coverage, cost-effective Wi-Fi access solutions from Aruba are
rapidly provisioned and deployed, and easy to centrally or remotely manage.
For operators that need to offload traffic from congested 3G/4G networks,
Aruba’s service provider Wi-Fi solution provides seamless integration with the
mobile core for authentication, unified policy management and secure
delivery of walled-garden services. In addition, the Aruba WLANs support the
Wi-Fi Alliance Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0) specification for automatic and secure
connection to Wi-Fi networks.
Aruba has the only wireless infrastructure that is noise-aware, client-aware,
application-aware and optimizes Wi-Fi performance without any manual
intervention. This enables operators to increase revenue by offering new
services and applications.
With indoor and ruggedized outdoor APs, integrated government-grade
security, and customizable guest Wi-Fi management, Aruba scales to any size
deployment and ensures a consistently high-quality user experience.
Highest capacity and performance – Adaptive Radio Management™,wireless
intrusion protection and spectrum analysis ensure exceptional performance in
high-density Wi-Fi client environments.
Simplified deployment and provisioning – Dramatically reduce deployment
time by automating device provisioning, firmware upgrades and inventory
management.
Value-added services for incremental revenue – Deliver profitable, value-
added services, including advertising, credit card billing, business analytics,
security services, tiered-services, and role-based access.
Network management – Centrally manage and monitor mobile users and
devices on wireless networks at multiple locations.
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Adaptive Radio Management
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Hassle-free deployment with guaranteed service levels.
Aruba Adaptive Radio Management™ (ARM) technology optimizes Wi-Fi
client behavior and automatically ensures that Aruba access points (APs) stay
clear of interference, resulting in a more reliable, higher performance
wireless LAN.
Without disconnecting clients or disrupting applications, ARM™ automatically
adjusts channel assignments on Aruba 802.11n APs. ARM is the only RF
management technology certified to operate with voice-over-wireless traffic
as it dynamically adapts RF scanning in the presence of latency-sensitive
applications.
ARM ensures that Wi-Fi clients associate with the best channel, frequency
and AP, making it the most effective RF management technology available
today. By enforcing the fair distribution of bandwidth to mobile devices, ARM
makes certain that data, voice and video have sufficient network resources at
all times.
ARM can be used in conjunction with the Aruba RFProtect™ Spectrum
Analyzer. While ARM optimizes client behavior and ensures that APs stay clear
of interference, the RFProtect Spectrum Analyzer utilizes Aruba 802.11n APs
to identify and classify Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi sources of interference.
Key ARM features include:
Automatically assigns channel and power settings for all APs in the network.
APs on the same channel share the spectrum without increasing co-channel
interference to alleviate dense AP deployments in the 2.4-GHz band.
Band steering load balances dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n clients between the
2.4- and 5-GHz bands to fairly allocate channel resources.
Channel load-balancing evenly distributes clients across available channels in
a given area to avoid overloading a single channel or AP.
Airtime fairness ensures equal access for all clients, regardless of type,
capability or operating system.
Airtime performance protection ensures uniform performance by preventing
slower clients from monopolizing resources.
Coverage-hole detection notifies the network manager when clients are
unable to associate with an AP at acceptable speeds.
AirGroup for AirPrint and AirPlay
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With the need to support an increasing
number of Apple devices at work or at
school, it’s imperative to enable the
use of Apple AirPlay and AirPrint
Across wired and wireless networks,
Aruba AirGroup™ is designed to support
a large number of AirPlay- and AirPrint-
capable mobile devices in enterprise
networks. An AirGroup registration
portal within Aruba ClearPass enables
end users to self-register their Apple
devices and allows IT to define per
user-group and location-based usage
policies.
Within an Aruba WLAN, AirPrint and AirPlay are made visible across IP
subnets and over-the-air multicast traffic flows are minimized to boost
WLAN performance.
Mobile Virtual Enterprise
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It’s time to make a new move.
The LAN as we know it no longer
exists. Wi-Fi-enabled mobile
devices are on track to outnumber
desktops, and enterprise networks
are moving rapidly from wired to
wireless as the way to connect.
At the same time, it’s no longer about wired vs. wireless. In fact, the notion of
networks being wired or wireless has become irrelevant. Today, it’s about
mobility and providing secure access to network resources wherever your
workforce happens to be.
That’s what the Aruba Mobile
Virtual Enterprise (MOVE) architecture is
all about. It unifies wired and wireless into
one cohesive network access solution – for
traveling business professionals, remote
workers, corporate headquarters employees
and guests.
With Aruba MOVE™, access privileges are
linked to a user’s identity. That means your
enterprise workforce has consistent, secure
access to network resources based on who
they are – no matter where they are, what
devices they use or how they connect.
Discover 802.11ac
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802.11ac takes many of the best techniques in 802.11n,
and makes extraordinary improvements upon them.
It’s a 5-GHz-only technology that’s designed to coexist
with 802.11a/b/g/n WLANs.
The IEEE 802.11ac amendment is expected to be ratified by late 2013, and
the Wi-Fi Alliance will likely launch its certification program in early 2013.
In the same way that chip vendors have now switched production almost
entirely to 802.11n, it is expected that 802.11ac will become the de facto
standard for Wi-Fi equipment by early 2014.
Compared to the 450 Mbps speeds achieved with 802.11n, first-generation
802.11ac products will have a theoretical maximum data rate of up to 1.3
Gbps in the 5-GHz frequency band.
This is close to three times the Wi-Fi bandwidth of 802.11n mobile devices.
To take advantage of this performance improvement, it is advisable to
architect your WLAN for high-density operation in the 5-GHz band.
802.11ac will require new access points (APs) and mobile devices that have
more processing power and newer-generation Wi-Fi chipsets. 802.11ac APs
will be backwards compatible and run at the same speed as 802.11n APs
when working with 802.11a/b/g/n mobile devices.
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Aruba 7200 Series
Mobility Controllers
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Aruba 7200 series Mobility Controllers are
optimized for 802.11ac and mobile app delivery.
Fully application-aware, the 7200 series prioritizes
mobile apps based on user identity and offers exceptional scale for BYOD
transactions and device densities.
The Aruba 7200 series Mobility Controller is the next-generation
networking platform, optimized for mobile application delivery to
ensure the best mobility experience over Wi-Fi.
With a new central processor that employs eight cores with four
threads each, it’s like having a total of 32 virtual CPUs. As a result,
the 7200 series supports 32,000 mobile devices and performs
stateful firewall policy enforcement at 40 Gbps – plenty of capacity
and speed for BYOD and 802.11ac devices.
New levels of visibility are provided by Aruba’s unique AppRF
technology, which runs on 7200 series Mobility Controllers. With
AppRF, IT can see applications by user, including top web-based
applications like Facebook and Box.
The 7200 series also manages authentication, encryption, VPN connections,
IPv4 and IPv6 Layer 3 services, the Aruba Policy Enforcement Firewall™,
Aruba Adaptive Radio Management™, and Aruba RFProtect™ spectrum
analysis and wireless intrusion protection. Clustering and centralized
management enable the deployment of large networks with hundreds of
Mobility Controllers with minimal staff. A master Mobility Controller can
manage local Mobility Controllers, while Aruba AirWave™ network
management provides enterprise-wide clarity and control through real-time
monitoring, historical reporting and troubleshooting.
Aruba 6000 Series
Mobility Controller
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The modular 6000 Mobility Controller from
Aruba delivers a wide range of network
services to large campus networks. Offering
unmatched scalability, the 6000 controller
supports up to 8,192 users and performs
stateful firewall policy enforcement at speeds up to 20 Gbps.
Through secure IP tunnels, Aruba access points (APs) and Mobility Access
Switches move traffic to the 6000 controller over a public or private
transport network and provide local bridging at the access layer,
depending on the end user application or IT traffic forwarding
requirements.
Core functionality for the 6000 controller is provided by Aruba M3
controller modules. Up to four M3 modules can be installed in one 6000
controller chassis. Fully configured, the 6000 controller supports up to
2,048 APs, 512 Mobility Access Switches or 4,096 Remote APs. (RAPs)
The 6000 controller also manages authentication, encryption, virtual
private network (VPN) connections, IPv4 and IPv6 Layer 3 networking, the
Aruba Policy Enforcement Firewall (PEF), Aruba Adaptive Radio
Management (ARM), and Aruba RFProtect™ Spectrum Analysis and
Wireless Intrusion Protection capabilities.
Clustering and centralized management enable the deployment of large
networks with hundreds of Mobility Controllers with minimal staff. A
master Mobility Controller can manage local Mobility Controllers, while
AirWave® provides enterprise-wide clarity and control through real-time
monitoring, historical reporting and troubleshooting.
Aruba 3000 Series
Mobility Controllers
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High-performance, standalone 3000
series Mobility Controllers from Aruba
deliver a wide range of network services
to medium and large regional offices. The
3000 series supports up to 8,192 users and
performs stateful firewall policy enforcement at speeds up to 4 Gbps.
Through secure IP tunnels, Aruba access points (APs) and Mobility Access
Switches move traffic to the 3000 series over a public or private transport
network and provide local bridging at the access layer, depending on the
end user application or IT traffic forwarding requirements.
In addition to supporting up to 128 APs or 32 Mobility Access Switches, the
3000 series can support up to 512 Remote APs (RAPs) when deployed in
the data center as part of an Aruba Virtual Branch Network™ (VBN™).
The 3000 series also manages authentication, encryption, virtual private
network (VPN) connections, IPv4 and IPv6 Layer 3 networking, the Aruba
Policy Enforcement Firewall (PEF), Aruba Adaptive Radio Management
(ARM), and Aruba RFProtect™ Spectrum Analysis and Wireless Intrusion
Protection capabilities.
Clustering and centralized management enable the deployment of large
networks with hundreds of Mobility Controllers with minimal staff. A
master Mobility Controller can manage local Mobility Controllers, while
AirWave® provides enterprise-wide clarity and control through real-time
monitoring, historical reporting and troubleshooting.
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Aruba 600 Series
Mobility Controllers
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The 600 series of Mobility Controllers
deliver powerful enterprise-class
capabilities to branch office networks
with zero-touch provisioning.
The 600 series is an integral part of the Aruba remote network
deployments, which utilize central Mobility Controllers in the data center for
management, user-centric security, and role-based network access.
Aruba’s centralized zero-touch provisioning and management model
enables 600 series Mobility Controllers to be locally deployed, monitored
and managed with no IT assistance. Other deployment options include
remote management and local web-based configuration.
• Mobility Controller Features
• Zero-touch provisioning with no IT assistance.
• Provides wired and wireless access.
• Extends corporate resource anywhere in the world.
• Secure connectivity that meets government and retail compliance.
• Reduces cost and contributes to network rightsizing.
Aruba Access Points
Aruba access points (APs) offer maximum deployment flexibility in a wide
range of wireless LAN (WLAN) environments — central and remote sites,
locations with high concentrations of Wi-Fi clients, indoors and outdoors,
and harsh industrial environments.
Working with Aruba Mobility Controllers, these centrally managed single-
and multi-radio APs provide zero-touch configuration and automatic
software updates. Multifunctional Aruba APs perform spectrum analysis to
mitigate Wi-Fi interference, air monitoring to ensure wireless security, and
operate as Remote APs (RAPs) or as part of a secure enterprise mesh.
• Headquarters and Campus 802.11n Access Points
Aruba 802.11n APs for headquarters and campus wireless LANs support a
wide range of operating modes. Aruba 802.11n APs support distributed
and centralized traffic forwarding modes, while offering best-in-class RF
management through Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) technology.
• Remote Access Points
Aruba 802.11n Remote Access Points (RAPs) provide secure always-on
network access to corporate enterprise resources from remote locations.
Ideal for users in small branch offices and teleworkers in home offices,
Aruba RAPs support wired and wireless connectivity, traffic forwarding
traffic based on policy, user-centric security, and backup links over cellular
networks.
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Aruba AP-134 & AP-135 APs
The AP-134 and AP-135 indoor 802.11n
access points (APs) maximize performance
for mobile devices in extremely high-
density Wi-Fi environments and ensure
strong threat protection using integrated MACSec* security.
These multifunctional APs deliver wire-like performance at data rates up to
450 Mbps per radio. Taking advantage of 802.11n technology, the AP-134
and AP-135 employ three spatial streams to deliver 50% more throughput
and support 50% more mobile devices in high-density environments
compared to previous-generation APs.
The AP-134 features two 3×3 MIMO dual-band 2.4-GHz/5-GHz radios with
external antenna interfaces, while the AP-135 features the same radios
with internal antennas. Both are built to provide years of trouble-free
operation and are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
MACSec authentication and encryption on Ethernet ports enable secure AP
deployment by interoperating with the MACSec capability on Aruba
Mobility Access Switches and other wiring closet devices.
The AP-134 and AP-135 feature dual 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
interfaces and operate from standard 802.3af and 802.3at power-over-
Ethernet (PoE) sources. The secondary Ethernet interface (active only when
supplying 802.3at PoE or DC power to the access point) enables secure
authorized backhaul for wired network-attached devices.
Working with Aruba’s line of centralized Mobility Controllers, the AP-134
and AP-135 deliver secure, high-speed network services that move users to
a “wireless where possible, wired where necessary” network access model.
The network can then be rightsized by eliminating unused Ethernet switch
ports and thereby reducing operating costs.
The key to ensuring wire-like performance and reliability is Aruba’s unique
Adaptive Radio Management and spectrum analysis capabilities, which
manage the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands to deliver maximum client
performance while mitigating any RF interference.
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Aruba AP-104 & AP-105 APs
For high-density Wi-Fi client environments
Multifunctional and affordable 100 series wire-
less access points (APs) deliver enterprise-grade
Wi-Fi to high-density client environments in offices,
hospitals, schools, retail stores and warehouses.
These high-performance 802.11n APs deliver wireless data rates up to 300
Mbps per radio and ensure peak performance by utilizing channel bonding,
block acknowledgement and MIMO radios. Advanced antenna technology
also increases RF signal range and reliability.
The 105 series of APs features two dual-band 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios with
2×2 MIMO and four integrated omni-directional downtilt antennas, making
it ideal for warehouses and high-ceiling deployments. The 104 series
features the same radios with external antenna connectors.
Choose your operating mode
The 100 series of APs offers a choice of operating modes to meet your
unique management and deployment requirements.
Controller-managed mode. When managed by Aruba Mobility Controllers,
100 series APs offer centralized configuration, data encryption, policy
enforcement and network services, as well as distributed and centralized
traffic forwarding. Please refer to the Aruba Mobility Controller data sheets
for more details.
Aruba Instant™ mode. In Aruba Instant mode, a single AP automatically
distributes the network configuration to other Instant APs in the WLAN.
Simply power-up one Instant AP, configure it over the air, and plug in the
other APs – the entire process takes about five minutes.
For large installations, the Aruba Activate dramatically reduces deployment
time by automating device provisioning, firmware upgrades and inventory
management. Aruba Instant APs are factory-shipped to your remote offices
and configure themselves when powered up.
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Aruba AP-92 & AP-93 APs
The multifunction AP-92 and AP-93 are entry-level
indoor 802.11n access points (APs) designed for
low-density deployments in offices, hospitals,
schools and retail stores.
These compact, high-speed APs deliver wire-like performance at data rates
up to 300 Mbps. The AP-92 features a single 2×2 MIMO dual-band 2.4-
GHz/5-GHz radio with external antennas while the AP-93 features the same
radio with internal antennas. Both APs are built to provide years of trouble-
free operation and are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Working with Aruba’s line of centralized Mobility Controllers, the AP-92 and
AP-93 deliver secure, high-speed network services that move users to a
“wireless where possible, wired where necessary” network access model.
The network can then be rightsized by eliminating unused Ethernet switch
ports and thereby reducing operating costs.
802.11n enables the use of wireless as a primary connection with speed
and reliability comparable to a wired LAN. It also increases performance by
utilizing techniques such as channel bonding, block acknowledgement and
MIMO radios. Advanced antenna technology also increases range and
reliability.
The key to ensuring wire-like performance and reliability is Aruba’s unique
Adaptive Radio Management and spectrum analysis* capabilities, which
manage the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands to deliver maximum client
performance while mitigating any RF interference.
The multifunction AP-92 and AP-93 can be configured through the Mobility
Controller to provide WLAN access with part-time air monitoring,
dedicated air monitoring for wireless IPS and spectrum analysis, Remote AP
(RAP) functionality or secure enterprise mesh. The AP-92 and AP-93 each
feature a 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet interface and can operate from
standard 802.3af power-over-Ethernet (PoE) sources or a 12-volt DC power
supply.
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Aruba AP-93H Access Point
The multifunctional enterprise-class AP-93H
802.11n access point (AP) easily mounts to
an Ethernet wall plate and uses the existing
structured cabling system to provide secure
wired and Wi-Fi network access in dormitories,
classrooms, hotels, medical clinics and
multitenant environments.
Capable of delivering high-performance Wi-Fi services to multiple rooms,
the AP-93H greatly simplifies RF coverage planning and significantly
reduces wireless LAN (WLAN) deployment costs. The AP-93H is built to
provide years of trouble-free operation and is backed by a limited lifetime
warranty.
Delivering wire-like performance at data rates up to 300 Mbps, the AP-93H
features a single 2×2 MIMO 2.4-GHz or 5-GHz dual-band radio with internal
antennas. For wired connectivity, it features four 10/100BASE-T switch
ports, an additional pass-through RJ-45 port and a 10/100/1000BASE-T
uplink port that can operate from an 802.3af power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
source or a 12-volt DC power supply.
Working with centralized Aruba Mobility Controllers, the AP-93H delivers
secure, high-speed network services that move users to a “wireless where
possible, wired where necessary” network access model. The network can
then be rightsized by eliminating unused Ethernet switch ports, which
reduces operating costs.
The AP-93H leverages wireless as a primary connection with speed and
reliability comparable to a wired LAN. High performance is maintained
using channel bonding, block acknowledgement and MIMO radios, while
advanced antenna technology increases range and reliability.
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Aruba AP-175 Access Point
The Aruba 802.11n outdoor AP provides maximum
deployment flexibility in high-density campuses,
storage yards, warehouses, container/transportation
facilities, extreme industrial production areas and
other harsh environments.
The multifunction AP-175 is an affordable, fully hardened outdoor 802.11n
access point (AP) that provides maximum deployment flexibility in high-
density campuses, storage yards, warehouses, container/transportation
facilities, extreme industrial production areas and other harsh
environments. The high-performance AP-175 delivers wire-like
performance at data rates up to 300 Mbps per radio.
The AP-175 features two 2×2 MIMO dual-band 2.4-GHz/5-GHz radios with
quad antenna interfaces. With wall and mast mounting options, the AP-175
is built to provide years of trouble-free operation.
Engineered to survive in harsh outdoor environments, the AP-175
withstands exposure to high and low temperatures, persistent moisture
and precipitation, and is fully sealed for protection from airborne
contaminants. All electrical interfaces include industrial-strength surge
protection.
As an 802.11n AP, the AP-175 works with Aruba’s centralized Mobility
Controllers to enable the use of wireless as a primary connection with
speed and reliability comparable to a wired LAN. It also increases
performance by utilizing techniques such as channel bonding, block
acknowledgement and MIMO radios. Advanced antenna technology also
increases range and reliability.
The key to ensuring wire-like performance and reliability is Aruba’s unique
Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) and spectrum analysis* capabilities,
which manage the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands to mitigate RF
interference and maximize Wi-Fi client performance.
The multifunction AP-175 can be configured through the Aruba Mobility
Controller to provide wireless LAN access with part-time air monitoring,
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Aruba RAP-3 Remote Access Point
High-performance wireless and wired networking
for branch offices and teleworkers
The multifunctional Aruba RAP-3 delivers
secure 802.11n wireless and wired network
access to corporate resources from branch
and home offices.
Centrally managed by Aruba Mobility Controllers,
the RAP-3 extends corporate resources to remote
locations by establishing site-to-site VPN tunnels
to the data center.
The RAP-3 offers a variety of enterprise-class features, including role-based
network access, policy-based forwarding, and Adaptive Radio
Management™ (ARM), which gives remote workers the same high-quality
Wi-Fi experience they get at corporate headquarters.
Delivering a wireless data rate of up to 300 Mbps, the RAP-3 has three
10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports and one USB port for connecting to 3G and
4G networks. It is also available with an 802.3af power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
port for IP phones or other devices.
At locations that require greater coverage, the RAP-3 can join an Aruba
Instant™ WLAN cluster. Simply install additional RAP-3s or any Instant AP
and the entire cluster is managed as one. If one Instant AP fails, another AP
automatically takes over with no disruption.
For large installations, the Aruba Product Activation Service dramatically
reduces deployment time by automating device provisioning, firmware
upgrades and inventory management. RAP-3s are factory-shipped to your
remote offices and configure themselves when powered up.
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Aruba RAP-100 Series
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The Aruba RAP-100 series delivers secure
802.11n wireless and wired networking to
SMBs and access to corporate resources
from branch and home offices.
The RAP-100 series can operate in Aruba Instant™ mode controlled by the
AirWave™ management platform or in controller-managed mode where all
network services are centralized by Aruba Mobility Controllers.
In Aruba Instant mode, traffic is locally bridged but it still provides the
flexibility of secure tunneling to Mobility Controllers.
The RAP-100 series offers a wide range of enterprise-class features,
including role-based network access, policy-based forwarding, and
Adaptive Radio Management™ (ARM), which optimizes Wi-Fi client
performance and ensures that Aruba APs stay clear of interference.
At locations that require greater coverage, the RAP-100 can join an Aruba
Instant WLAN cluster. Simply install additional RAP-100s or any Aruba
Instant AP and the entire cluster is managed as one. If one Aruba Instant AP
fails, another AP automatically takes over with no disruption.
When operating in Aruba Instant mode,
the cloud-based Aruba Activate™ service
dramatically reduces RAP-100 series
deployment time by performing
zero-touch provisioning, firmware
upgrades and inventory management.
With Aruba Activate, RAP-100s are
factory-shipped to remote deployment
sites and obtain their configurations
automatically when powered up.
Aruba Instant Access Points
Aruba Instant™ virtualizes Aruba
Mobility Controller capabilities on
802.11n access points (APs), creating
a feature-rich enterprise-grade
wireless LAN (WLAN) that delivers
the affordability and simplicity of an
entry-level Wi-Fi network.
Offering impressive scalability, Aruba Instant can be installed at a single site
or deployed across multiple geographically-dispersed locations. A group of
up to 16 Aruba Instant APs can be managed by a single AP designated as a
Virtual Controller. If the designated Virtual Controller fails, another Aruba
Instant AP automatically takes on that role with no disruption.
The Aruba Instant product family consists of three access points – the
Aruba IAP-105, IAP-92 and the IAP-93. The IAP-105 features two 2×2 MIMO
dual-band 2.4- and 5-GHz radios with two internal omni-directional
antennas. The IAP-92 features a single 2×2 MIMO dual-band 2.4- or 5-GHz
radio with external antennas while the IAP-93 offers the same features
with internal antennas.
Aruba Instant Features
Follow three easy steps to get Aruba Instant up and running in minutes.
Supports AP auto discovery, 802.1X authentication, role- and device-based
policy enforcement, rogue detection and Adaptive Radio Management
(ARM).
Multiple Aruba Instant networks can be securely and centrally managed by
AirWave®, allowing Aruba Instant to operate hundreds of remote locations.
For investment protection, Aruba Instant can be re-imaged as an 802.11n
campus AP and migrate to a centralized Mobility Controller architecture
that supports 2,048 APs.
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Mobility Access Switches
Aruba’s S3500 Mobility Access Switches
are a new class of product enabling
secure, role-based network access
for wired users and devices,
independent of their location or
application. It’s the only wired
network solution designed for
today’s mobile enterprise workforce.
Installed in the wiring closet, the S3500 delivers wire-speed Gigabit
Ethernet switching and operates as a high-performance wired access point
when deployed with an Aruba Mobility Controller.
As a wired access point, users and their devices are authenticated and
assigned a unique role by the Mobility Controller. These roles are
consistently applied whether the user is a Wi-Fi client, or connects to a port
on the S3500. This eliminates the need to manage and provision separate
wireless and wired access policies.
The result is an enterprise workforce that has consistent, secure access to
network resources based on who they are – no matter where they are,
what device they’re using or how they connect.
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Wireless Mesh Routers
Aruba AirMesh Multiservice Mesh Networks
Aruba AirMesh outdoor wireless mesh
networks combine a high-performance
802.11n multi-radio architecture and
intelligent Layer 3 routing for greater
reliability and scalability. The result is
a high-capacity, multiservice mesh
network that is optimized for multimedia
applications in municipal, public safety and industrial deployments.
The AirMesh family includes ruggedized single-, dual- and quad-radio mesh
routers that deliver fiber-like capacity – up to 300 Mbps per radio. Each
software-configurable radio can function as a mesh backhaul link or Wi-Fi
access point (AP) that operates in multiple frequencies for optimal
performance and sustained throughput over multiple hops.
Industry-leading mesh performance and scalability
• Reliable, high-performance networking utilizing intelligent, Layer 3
routing technology.
• Unprecedented multi-hop capacity with Aruba’s multi-radio
architecture.
• HD-quality video surveillance with Active Video Transport™ (AVT™)
technology.
• Comprehensive end-to-end security and traffic management.
• Full suite of mesh tools to simplify planning, deployment and
management.
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Wireless Mesh Routers
MSR2000 Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router
The Aruba AirMesh MSR2000™ delivers high-
performance wireless mesh routing to
outdoor environments where wired
connectivity is impractical or unavailable.
MSR4000 Outdoor Wireles Mesh Router
The Aruba AirMesh MSR4000 delivers high-
performance wireless mesh routing with
fiber-like capacity to outdoor environments.
Aruba AirMesh Multiservice Mesh Networks
MST200 Outdoor Wireless Mesh Access Router
The Aruba AirMesh MST200™ outdoor wireless
mesh access router delivers high-performance
outdoor connectivity for devices such as IP video
surveillance cameras.
MSR1200 Indoor Wireless Mesh Router
The Aruba AirMesh MSR1200™ delivers high-
performance wireless mesh routing to indoor
environments where wired connectivity is
impractical or unavailable.
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ClearPass
Access Management System
The Aruba ClearPass Access Management System™ delivers unparalleled
simplicity when managing and securing network access across wireless,
wired and VPNs.
ClearPass enables you to securely onboard any device onto any network
Ideal for BYOD provisioning and onboarding, ClearPass makes it easy for IT-
issued and personal mobile devices to securely connect to any network.
By centralizing access policies across the entire network, ClearPass
automates differentiated user and device access, policy management and
the provisioning of devices for secure network access and posture
assessment. This ensures that each user has the right access privileges
based on who they are and what device they’re using.
ClearPass is essential when increasing numbers of consumer devices –
Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Android and Linux – connect to the network and
access is required by a broader range of users – employees, visitors,
customers and contractors.
• The first and only BYOD provisioning and onboarding framework for any
network.
• Automates onboarding for Windows, Mac OS X, iOS and Android
devices.
• Improve policy decisions with endpoint visibility and contextual device
profile information.
• Scalable, easy-to-use visitor management system delivers secure guest
access.
• Enterprise-class endpoint posture and health checks beyond basic
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Management & Security Software
Aruba management and security software includes AirWave®, the
Clearpass™ access management system, the cloud-based Content Security
Service and the Aruba Outdoor RF Planner.
AirWave provides the end-to-end clarity and control to manage mobile
users on multivendor, multisite networks. It features operational and RF
security tools such as user location and mapping, real-time monitoring,
proactive alerts, historical reporting, and troubleshooting.
Clearpass Access Management System™
delivers unparalleled simplicity when
managing and securing network access
across wireless, wired and VPNs. Ideal for
BYOD provisioning and onboarding,
ClearPass makes it easy for IT-issued and
personal mobile devices to securely
connect to any network.
From cloud-based data centers, Aruba’s Content Security Service (CSS)
provides high-performance content security for branch offices and
teleworkers. CSS offers URL filtering, peer-to-peer control, anti-virus/anti-
malware, data loss prevention and more.
The Aruba Outdoor RF Planner is a free web application that simplifies the
accurate design of 802.11n wireless mesh networks. Eliminating manual
calculations, this graphical topology tool includes visualizations of RF
coverage heat maps, Wi-Fi client access and mesh links.
• AirWave Network Management
• Clearpass Access Management System™
• Content Security Service
• Aruba Outdoor RF Planner
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Remote Networks
Aruba remote networking products include the Virtual Branch Network™,
Aruba Instant™ and the Virtual Intranet Access™ agent.
The Virtual Branch Network (VBN™) brings the corporate network to small
offices with up to 60% capital and 75% operational cost savings compared
to branch routers. VBN achieves this by using simple, compact and
affordable Remote Access Points (RAPs) that are centrally managed.
Combining enterprise-class features with the affordability and ease-of-use
of a standalone wireless LAN, Aruba Instant virtualizes Mobility Controller
capabilities on 802.11n access points (APs).
The Virtual Intranet Access (VIA™) agent provides secure network
connectivity for Windows and MacBook laptops. Unlike legacy VPNs, VIA
chooses the best connection to the enterprise network and configures
wireless laptop settings to ensure a simple zero-touch user experience.
Aruba’s cost-effective Virtual Branch Network™ (VBN™) leverages the
cloud to bring the corporate network to small branch and home offices.
VBN rightsizes the branch and virtualizes network access using compact,
affordable Remote Access Points (RAPs) instead of expensive appliances
and WAN links.
Virtual Intranet Access™ agent
Aruba's Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) agent provides automatic secure
connectivity for windows laptops. Unlike traditional VPN software, VIA
provides a zero-touch experience for the end user and can even configure
the wireless LAN (WLAN) settings on laptops.
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