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What is the Ar530 Series Agile Gateway?
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The Ar530 Series Agile Gateway is a high-performance network appliance designed for SD-WAN, routing, security and IoT edge computing in enterprise and service provider environments.
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Which key features define the Ar530 Series Agile Gateway?
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Core features include multi-Gbps throughput, built-in SD-WAN, hardware-accelerated encryption, zero-touch provisioning and integrated IoT connectivity modules.
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What performance levels can I expect from an Ar530 gateway?
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Ar530 models deliver up to 40 Gbps of aggregate throughput, sub-millisecond forwarding latency and support for tens of thousands of concurrent IPsec tunnels.
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How does the Ar530 Series support network security?
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It provides next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, SSL/TLS inspection, advanced malware protection and hardware-accelerated encryption to secure branch and data center traffic.
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Which deployment options are available for the Ar530 Series?
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You can deploy Ar530 gateways on-premises, in private or public clouds, or as virtual instances on VMware, KVM and major hypervisors for consistent policy enforcement.
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How is the Ar530 managed at scale?
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Centralized management is provided via the ArSight Controller, enabling zero-touch provisioning, real-time monitoring, automated policy orchestration and comprehensive reporting.
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What SD-WAN capabilities are included in the Ar530 Series?
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Built-in SD-WAN supports dynamic path selection, WAN optimization, application-aware routing and end-to-end SLA monitoring for reliable, accelerated connectivity.
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How does the gateway integrate with cloud services?
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It offers native connectors for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, automated VPN setup, direct virtual private cloud peering and cloud-based analytics integration.
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What scalability options does the Ar530 Series offer?
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Models scale from 2 to 40 Gbps performance, support up to 16 10 GbE ports or SFP+ slots, and can be stacked or virtualized for large-scale deployments.
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What is the Ar530 licensing model?
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Licenses are modular and subscription-based, covering SD-WAN, security, IoT modules and advanced analytics, with flexible term lengths and upgrade paths.
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How do I update Ar530 firmware safely?
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Firmware updates can be scheduled and staged via the ArSight Controller, with automated rollback and integrity checks to ensure uninterrupted operation.
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What IoT use cases are supported by the Ar530 Series?
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Ar530 gateways support industrial protocols (Modbus, MQTT), edge compute, sensor aggregation and secure IoT device onboarding for smart factories and retail.
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What technical support options are available for Ar530?
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Worldwide 24/7 phone and online support, premium on-site service, hardware replacement SLAs and dedicated account management ensure mission-critical reliability.
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How does the Ar530 optimize power consumption?
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It uses energy-efficient ASICs, dynamic power scaling and fan speed control to minimize power draw while maintaining peak network performance.
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What environmental standards does the Ar530 Series meet?
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Ar530 appliances comply with RoHS, WEEE, CE, FCC Class A and NEBS Level 3 standards, supporting 0–40 °C operating temperature and 5–95% non-condensing humidity.
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How does Ar530 differentiate from competing gateways?
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It uniquely combines carrier-grade throughput, integrated security, IoT edge support and unified management in a single modular platform for future-proof networks.
