aruba On-Premises Powerful Network Management System User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: aruba

Table of Contents

SUPPORTED SERVER APPLIANCES
KEY FEATURES
DEVICE SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS
ORDERING INFORMATION
INTELLIGENT OPERATIONS FOR CENTRAL ON-PREMISES
ARUBA WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS AND MOBILITY CONTROLLERS
ARUBA SWITCHES
FOUNDATION CARE FOR ARUBA HARDWARE-ONLY SUPPORT
EXAMPLE BILL OF MATERIALS
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

aruba On-Premises Powerful Network Management System

On-Premises Powerful Network Management System

Aruba Central On-Premises is a powerful network management system designed to simplify the deployment and maintenance of wireless and wired networks at scale. By unifying network operations under a single pane of glass, Aruba Central On-Premises delivers a cloud-like management experience for organizations that need to improve IT agility and efficiency while also satisfying regulatory or compliance requirements.

The solution is comprised of two primary components:

Physical server-based appliances that run in a customer’s data center environment.
Software subscriptions that enable management features for supported Aruba devices.

SUPPORTED SERVER APPLIANCES

The server appliances are designed and tested to run Aruba Central On-Premises software, ensuring it runs free from hardware compatibility problems or insufficient performance. Server appliances that are compatible with Aruba Central On-Premises are available in two options:

A Central-ready appliance (R1Q04A) ships with AirWave software for existing customers who are planning to migrate to Aruba Central On-Premises in the future.
Whenever the customer is ready to migrate, they can wipe the AirWave software and use the same appliance to run Aruba Central On-Premises by installing the appropriate software image, providing better investment protection.
Dedicated server appliances for customers who are ready to deploy Aruba Central On-Premises are also available (R1Q05A).

KEY FEATURES

Unified management for Aruba wireless access points and switches at campuses and branches
Zero touch provisioning to simplify device onboarding and configuration
Network-wide health monitoring (view at global, site, and client levels)
Application-level visibility to assure user experience and SLA targets
Reporting wizard to generate scheduled or ondemand assessments
Tight policy and compliance controls to ensure network security
APIs and webhooks for extensibility with other leading IT platforms

Table 1: Server Appliance Specifications

Category| Aruba Central Appliance (R1Q05B)| Aruba Central Ready AirWave 8 Appliance (R1Q04B)
---|---|---
System Specifications
Server Type| HPE DL360 Gen10
CPU| 2, 20-Core Intel Xeon-Gold 6138, 3.6 GHz
Memory| 512GB
Storage| 2 2TB SSD or SAS HDD (4TB in RAID 0 configuration)| 4 1TB SSD HDD (2 TB in RAID 10 configuration)
Scalability
Managed Devices| Up to 25,000 with a 7-node cluster
Power
Power| 500 W Flexible Slot (FS) platinum hot-plug power supply
Power Supply| Optional redundant power supply
AC Input Voltage| 110/220 V ac Auto-Selecting
AC Input Frequency| 50/60 Hz Auto-Selecting
Physical
Rackmount| 1U SFF easy install rail 1U Cable management arm
Dimensions (H x W x D)| 4.29 x 43.46 x 70.7 cm (1.7 x 17.1 x 27.8 in)
Weight| 16.27 kg (35.9 lb), Maximum
HPE SmartDrives| 4 LFF SAS/SATA/SSD 8 or 10 SFF SAS/SATA/SSD
Networking| 4 x 1 GbE embedded + FlexibleLOM slot
VGA/Serial/USB ports| Front VGA (Optional), rear VGA standard and serial (Optional), 5 USB 3.0
Industry Compliance| ASHRAE A3 and A4, Lower idle power
Warranty
Hardware| 1 year parts
Software| 90 days
Notes
Power Consumption|

For 0% load (which can be considered as idle state): 72W
50% load: 232 W
100% load: 397 W

Heat dissipation can be calculated based on the following formula:

Power consumption x 3.413 = BTU/hr
100% load: 1352,79 BTU/hr
50% load: 791,81 BTU/hr
0% load: 245,74 BTU/hr

To address needs for enterprise scale and resiliency, deployment options include three-, five-, and sevennode server clusters. A single cluster of dedicated server appliances provides built-in redundancy – if an appliance goes offline, the cluster continues to monitor network devices without any service interruption.

For smaller networks that consist of 2,000 devices or fewer, a one-node server deployment is also available that enables all primary network management capabilities.

Five- or seven-node clusters are required for more advanced management features, such as AI Insights for wireless connectivity

Table 2: Server Deployment Options

No. of Appliances| Devices Supported| Platform Features Supported
---|---|---
1| 1,000| Network Operations
3| 8,000| Network Operations, Redundancy, API Integration
5| 16,000| Network Operations, Redundancy, API Integration, AI Connectivity
7| 25,000| Network Operations, Redundancy, API Integration, AI Connectivity

Network Operations: Primary network management features such as device onboarding, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Redundancy: Refers to the continuity of management operations if one server node goes offline or becomes unreachable.
API Integration: The ability to dynamically pull in or share telemetry with third-party IT systems to help enable programmability and automation frameworks.
AI Connectivity: Use of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to automatically detect and isolate the cause of Wi-Fi connectivity issues.

Note: The number of supported devices varies when managing a mixture of access points and switches. For more details, please refer to the online help documentation.

DEVICE SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS

Aruba Central On-Premises software subscriptions are required to enable all the primary management capabilities for Aruba wireless access points, mobility controllers, and switches. See table 3 for a list of supported devices and operating systems.

Separate subscriptions are required for every network device that customers wish to manage with Aruba Central OnPremises, and are available in 1-, 3-, 5-, 7-, and 10-year terms for consumption and budgetary flexibility.

Each device subscription includes embedded software support that provides access to software updates, 24×7 troubleshooting and deployment assistance, and more. By embedding software support into the device subscription, customers will have instant access to new software features once they install the latest firmware update.

The purchase of a separate, perpetual software license is required to configure and monitor APs from Aruba mobility controllers on a per-device basis. Optional add-ons include Policy Enforcement Firewall (PEF) and RFprotect (RFP) capabilities. Subscriptions for Aruba Central On-Premises only cover the software support portion of AP/PEF/RFP/Mobility Conductor/Controller licenses.

For Aruba switches, please note that a separate device subscription is required for every switch that is managed in a stack.

Aruba Central On-Premises device subscriptions do not include hardware support. Hardware support for server appliances and all managed network devices require a Foundation Care for Aruba contract. To view Aruba Central hardware-only support options, please refer to the Support Services Central SKU lookup tool.

Table 3: Supported Network Devices for Aruba Central On-Premises

Device Type| Operating System| Key Features| Min. # of Appliances
---|---|---|---
Controller-based Access Points| AOS 6.x, AOS 8.x (Monitoring Only)|

Monitoring Data Storage: 90 days
VisualRF, Topology
Alerts and Events, Reporting, Troubleshooting
Client Diagnostics
Wireless Features: Application visibility (AppRF), WebCC

| 1

RAPIDS, UCC
Streaming API, Northbound API

| 3

Wi-Fi Connectivity Dashboard
AI Insights – Connectivity

| 5
Wireless Controllers|

AOS 6.x, AOS 8.x WLAN Controllers (Monitoring Only)

|

Monitoring, Reporting, Troubleshooting

| 1

Streaming API, Northbound API

| 3

Wi-Fi Connectivity Dashboard
AI Insights – Connectivity

| 5
Instant APs| InstantOS 6.x, Instant OS 8.x (Configuration and Monitoring)|

Monitoring Data Storage: 90 days
VisualRF, Topology
Alerts and Events, Reporting, Troubleshooting
Client Diagnostics
Wireless Features: Application visibility (AppRF), ClientMatch, WebCC
Security: Basic Policy, 802.1x, Mac Auth, Onboard, Basic Visibility, Passpoint

| 1

RAPIDS, UCC
Streaming API, Northbound API

| 3

Wi-Fi Connectivity Dashboard
AI Insights – Connectivity

| 5
Switches| AOS-S and AOS-CX (Configuration and Monitoring)|

Configuration, Monitoring, Reporting, Troubleshooting
Stacking (requires one license for each switch in a stack)
Dynamic Segmentation
Multi-Editor (AOS-CX devices only)

| 1
Note: To view a list of all supported network devices, please refer to the help documentation.

Table 4: Aruba Central On-Premises SKUs and Descriptions

ORDERING INFORMATION

Central On-Premises Server Appliances
R1Q05B| Aruba Central Appliance
R1Q04B| Aruba Central Ready AirWave 8 Appliance
Foundation Licenses for Aruba Access Points
R6U63AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises AP Foundation 1 year Subscription E-STU
R6U64AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises AP Foundation 3 year Subscription E-STU
R6U65AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises AP Foundation 5 year Subscription E-STU
R6U66AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises AP Foundation 7 year Subscription E-STU
R6U67AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises AP Foundation 10 year Subscription E-STU
Foundation Licenses for Aruba Wireless Controllers
R6U58AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises Wireless Controller Foundation 1 Year Subscription E-STU
R6U59AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises Wireless Controller Foundation 3 Year Subscription E-STU
R6U60AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises Wireless Controller Foundation 5 Year Subscription E-STU
R6U61AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises Wireless Controller Foundation 7 Year Subscription E-STU
R6U62AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises Wireless Controller Foundation 10 Year Subscription E-STU
Foundation Licenses for Aruba Switches
R6U73AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 25xx/4100i/6000/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 1 year Subscription E-STU
R6U74AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 25xx/4100i/6000/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 3 year Subscription E-STU
R6U75AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 25xx/4100i/6000/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 5 year Subscription E-STU
R6U76AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 25xx/4100i/6000/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 7 year Subscription E-STU
R6U77AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 25xx/4100i/6000/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 10 year Subscription E-STU
R6U78AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 62xx or 29xx Switch Foundation 1 year Subscription E-STU
R6U79AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 62xx or 29xx Switch Foundation 3 year Subscription E-STU
R6U80AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 62xx or 29xx Switch Foundation 5 year Subscription E-STU
R6U81AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 62xx or 29xx Switch Foundation 7 year Subscription E-STU
R6U82AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 62xx or 29xx Switch Foundation 10 year Subscription E-STU
R6U83AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 63xx or 38xx Switch Foundation 1 year Subscription E-STU
R6U84AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 63xx or 38xx Switch Foundation 3 year Subscription E-STU
R6U85AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 63xx or 38xx Switch Foundation 5 year Subscription E-STU
R6U86AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 63xx or 38xx Switch Foundation 7 year Subscription E-STU
R6U87AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 63xx or 38xx Switch Foundation 10 year Subscription E-STU
R8M10AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 64xx or 54xx Switch Foundation 1 year Subscription E-STU
R8M11AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 64xx or 54xx Switch Foundation 3 year Subscription E-STU
R8M12AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 64xx or 54xx Switch Foundation 5 year Subscription E-STU
R8M13AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 64xx or 54xx Switch Foundation 7 year Subscription E-STU
R8M14AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 64xx or 54xx Switch Foundation 10 year Subscription E-STU
R6U88AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 8xxx Switch Foundation 1 year Subscription E-STU
R6U89AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 8xxx Switch Foundation 3 year Subscription E-STU
R6U90AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 8xxx Switch Foundation 5 year Subscription E-STU
R6U91AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 8xxx Switch Foundation 7 year Subscription E-STU
R6U92AAE| Aruba Central On-Premises 8xxx Switch Foundation 10 year Subscription E-STU
Next Business Day (NBD) Hardware Support SKUs for Central On-Premises Appliances
HW2A6E| 1 Year Foundation Care NBD Exchange Hardware – Central On-Premises Appliance
HW2A8E| 3 Year Foundation Care NBD Exchange Hardware – Central On-Premises Appliance
HW2B1E| 4 Year Foundation Care NBD Exchange Hardware – Central On-Premises Appliance
HW2B4E| 5 Year Foundation Care NBD Exchange Hardware – Central On-Premises Appliance
NBD or 4-Hour Onsite Hardware-Only Support for Aruba APs, Switches, and Wireless Controllers
To locate Aruba Central Hardware-Only support options, please refer to the Support Services Central SKU lookup tool or contact your Aruba sales representative or value-added reseller.
Refer to the following portfolio pages for additional information on each network device
Access Points: https://www.arubanetworks.com/products/networking/access- points/
Switches: https://www.arubanetworks.com/products/networking/switches/
Gateways and Controllers: https://www.arubanetworks.com/products/networking /gateways-and-controllers/

INTELLIGENT OPERATIONS FOR CENTRAL ON-PREMISES

Intelligent Operations for Central On-Premises is available for customers seeking additional operational and financial flexibility. This service provides subscription-based usage of the hardware and software that power Aruba Central OnPremises and is configured, managed, and continuously optimized by Aruba technology experts.

Intelligent Operations for Central On-Premises delivers cloud-like flexibility and significantly reduces overhead for in-house IT personnel. The result is an end-to-end solution that enhances IT efficiency, maximizes budgets, and ensures frictionless service delivery for optimal network performance. The offering can be included with GreenLake for Aruba service offerings, or as a standalone Professional Service with support.

ARUBA WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS AND MOBILITY CONTROLLERS

For wireless connectivity, order access points and/or mobility controllers that meet your scale, performance, and capacity needs, including the appropriate accessories such as antennas, power supplies, and mounting kits. Please refer to the respective wireless ordering guides for more details.

ARUBA SWITCHES

For wired connectivity, order switches that meet your scale, performance, and port density needs, including the appropriate accessories such as transceivers, power supplies, direct attach cables, and mounting kits. Please refer to the respective switching data sheets for more details.

FOUNDATION CARE FOR ARUBA HARDWARE-ONLY SUPPORT

Device subscriptions for Central On-Premises include software support and 24×7 TAC support. For immediate and timely hardware replacement, order Foundation Care for Aruba Hardware-Only Support. Options are available for next business day (NBD) or 4-Hour Onsite Support. For more information, enter the hardware SKU (refer to http://ssc.hpe.com/portal/site/ssc/) to look up the Foundation Care Hardware-Only Support SKU.

EXAMPLE BILL OF MATERIALS

The following section illustrates the components required to enable Aruba Central On-Premises. New customers can refer to tables 5 and 6 for an example bill of materials. For existing AirWave customers, please refer to tables 7 and 8 to see a comparison of one-time and recurring costs between AirWave and Aruba Central On-Premises.

Table 5: Example Network Deployment

Network Device	Quantity
Wireless Access Points	6,000
Wireless Controllers	3
Virtual Mobility Conductor	1
Access Switches	1,200
Aggregation/Distribution Switches	60
Core Switches	4
Number of NMS Appliance	3

Table 6: Example Bill of Materials for a 5-Year Investment

	Component	Part Number	Description
Recurring Costs	AP Software Subscription	R6U64AAE	Aruba COP AP
Fnd 5yr Sub E-ST	6,000
Access Switch Software Subscription	R6U85AAE	Aruba COP 63/38xx F 5yr E-STU

Table 7: One-time Costs of AirWave vs. Aruba Central On-Premises

Category| Type|

AirWave

|

Central On-Prem

---|---|---|---
NMS| Hardware Appliance|

✘

|

✘

NMS Software|

✘

|
NMS Software Failover|

✘

|
Controller/Mobility Conductor (MC)| Controller/MC Hardware|

✘

|

✘

Controller/MC Software|

✘

|

✘

Access Point| AP Hardware|

✘

|

✘

AP Software|

✘

|

✘

Switch| Switch Hardware|

✘

|

✘

Switch Software|

✘

|

✘

Table 8: Recurring Costs of AirWave vs. Aruba Central On-Premises

Category| Type|

AirWave

|

Central On-Prem

---|---|---|---
NMS| Hardware Appliance Support|

✘

|

✘

NMS Software Support|

✘

|
NMS Software Failover Support|

✘

|
Controller/Mobility Conductor (MC)| Controller/MC Hardware Support|

✘

|

✘

MC Software Support|

✘

|
Central On-Prem Subscription for MC| |

✘

Central On-Prem Subscription for Controller| |

✘

Access Point| AP Hardware Support|

✘

|

✘

AP Software Support (AP/PEF/RFP)|

✘

|
Central On-Prem Subscription for AP| |

✘

Switch| Switch Hardware Support|

✘

|

✘

Switch Software Support|

✘

|
Central On-Prem Subscription for Switch| |

✘

© Copyright 2021 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for Hewlett Packard Enterprise products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Hewlett Packard Enterprise shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

OG_ArubaCentralOnPremises_RVK_102321 a00111266enw

Contact us at www.arubanetworks.com/contact