HPE JW736A – Aruba 7205 Mobility Controller
Overview
The HPE JW736A is a compact yet capable mobility controller built for campus and enterprise branch Wi‑Fi deployments where a dedicated controller is required for managing access points, enforcing policy and aggregating traffic. It features dual 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks alongside four dual‑media 1 Gb ports, offering flexibility for fiber or copper connections. The 7205 controller supports integration with the broader Aruba access‑point ecosystem (both wired/wireless), making it suitable for environments such as mid‑sized campuses, large branch offices, or hospitality/lodging sites. It pairs neatly with ArubaOS and AirWave/Air Enablement architectures, giving you full network control, segmentation and AP lifecycle management.
Key Features
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Two dedicated 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks for high‑bandwidth aggregation or fiber transport to core switch fabric.
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Four dual‑media ports (each supports either 1 Gb copper RJ‑45 or 1 Gb fiber SFP) for flexible connectivity.
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Supports up to 256 connected APs and up to 8,192 clients (device counts per specs of 7205 platform) — ideal for dense Wi‑Fi scenarios
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Rackable 1U form factor with optimized dimensions (~1.75″ height × 17.38″ width × 13.13″ depth) and weight approx 4.95 kg/10.19 lbs.
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