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What is the HPE Aruba 7000 Series Controller?
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The HPE Aruba 7000 Series Controller is a compact, high-performance wireless LAN controller that centralizes policy enforcement, security, and RF management for small to mid-size campus and branch networks.
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Which deployment scenarios are ideal for the Aruba 7000 Series?
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The Aruba 7000 Series is optimized for branch offices, campus edge, and distributed enterprise environments requiring secure, scalable Wi-Fi with centralized management and policy controls.
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What performance and capacity does the 7000 Series deliver?
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The 7000 Series delivers up to 6 Gbps of encrypted throughput, manages up to 128 access points, and supports up to 4 096 client devices to meet growing network demands.
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How does the 7000 Series integrate with cloud management?
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The 7000 Series seamlessly integrates with Aruba Central for cloud-based provisioning, monitoring, and AI-driven insights via a single-pane-of-glass dashboard.
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What security features are built into the Aruba 7000 Series?
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The 7000 Series includes built-in firewall, role-based access control, WPA3 encryption, dynamic threat protection, and seamless integration with ClearPass Policy Manager for zero-trust security.
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What high availability options does the 7000 Series support?
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It supports active-standby high availability with stateful failover, dual-power supply redundancy, and hitless software upgrades to ensure uninterrupted network operations.
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What licensing options are available for the Aruba 7000 Series?
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Licensing options include Foundation, Advanced, and Enterprise feature tiers, licensed per managed AP, with flexible term lengths for on-premises or cloud-based feature sets.
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How do I configure and manage a 7000 Series Controller?
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You can configure and manage the 7000 Series through the ArubaOS web GUI, CLI, or via Aruba Central for automated, policy-based provisioning and real-time monitoring.
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Does the 7000 Series support guest access and captive portals?
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Yes, it supports customizable captive portals, self-service guest registration, guest access vouchers, and seamless integration with social media and SMS authentication.
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What quality of service (QoS) features are included?
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The 7000 Series offers granular QoS with application visibility, dynamic RF management, airtime fairness, and traffic prioritization to ensure consistent performance for voice, video, and critical applications.
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How does the Aruba 7000 Series handle network analytics?
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It provides real-time client and network analytics, AppRF application monitoring, historical reporting, and AI-powered anomaly detection through Aruba Central or on-premises AirWave.
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What port connectivity and PoE capabilities are available?
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Models offer Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, multiple SFP/SFP+ ports, and configurable PoE/PoE+ ports to power access points, IP phones, and IoT devices.
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Which ArubaOS versions are supported on the 7000 Series?
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The 7000 Series runs ArubaOS 8.x and later, delivering advanced protocol encapsulation, enhanced security frameworks, and full backward compatibility with ArubaOS 6.x deployments.
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How do I upgrade firmware on the Aruba 7000 Series Controller?
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Firmware upgrades can be performed via the web GUI or CLI with one-click image management, staged validation, and scheduled maintenance windows to minimize service disruption.
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What integration options exist for wired and wireless convergence?
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The 7000 Series supports integrated wired-wireless Unified Access with VXLAN, policy enforcement via ClearPass, and built-in fabric connectors for seamless edge segmentation.
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What warranty and support services are available?
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HPE Aruba offers a limited lifetime warranty and multiple support tiers, including Foundation Care, Proactive Care, and HPE Pointnext Services for rapid issue resolution and firmware updates.
