HPE JX928A
Aruba Sourcing 7008 Wireless LAN Controller
The HPE Aruba JX928A—also known as the Aruba Wireless LAN Controller—is a compact, high-capability on-premises mobility controller designed for branch office deployments. With eight 10/100/1000 BASE‑T PoE+ ports (100W total power budget), it supports unified wired and wireless access, delivering centralized management, integrated firewall, VPN, and policy-based routing. Suitable for small to mid-size locations, the controller can manage up to 16 campus or remote Aruba access points and handle up to 1,024 concurrent clients, making it ideal for retail, remote offices, and branch environments
Features
Combining wired PoE switch functionality with Aruba controller intelligence, this device offers complete WLAN orchestration (ClientMatch™, ARM, RFProtect™) alongside hybrid WAN services like local bridging, health checks, and bandwidth optimization. It supports up to 24 wired Ethernet switch ports (with external switching support) and provides integrated firewall, GRE/IPsec VPN, and identity-based access controls. Designed for plug-and-play deployment, the controller simplifies branch connectivity with zero-touch provisioning via Aruba Activate™ and cloud or local management options
Advanced Options
Built for robust branch operations, the Aruba excels at delivering dependable WLAN performance alongside PoE-powered access point support. Its stateful firewall supports up to 2 Gbps throughput with secure encryption for HQ‑branch or remote VPN traffic. With support for up to 16 APs and 1,024 clients,
Product Key Features
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8× PoE+ Gigabit ports (100 W total PoE budget)
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Supports up to 16 AP licenses (campus or remote APs)
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Manages up to 1,024 concurrent client devices
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Stateful firewall throughput up to 2 Gbps, encrypted AES‑CCM up to 1.6 Gbps
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Supports mobility services: policy-based routing, VPN, WAN optimization
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Compact fanless desktop form factor with USB and console port
Reliability & Performance
it’s well suited to moderately sized locations or satellite offices. Its compact, fanless architecture ensures silent operation and low power use (~26 W minimum without PoE), while Aruba firmware stacks offer automated RF management and client steering for optimized wireless user experience
Key Features :
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8 × GbE PoE+ RJ‑45 ports (100 W total PoE)
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Supports up to 16 managed Aruba access points
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Manages up to 1,024 concurrent client devices
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Built-in firewall with VPN, content filtering, and WAN policies
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Policy-based routing, GRE/IPsec tunneling, and app visibility
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Fanless, compact form factor with console and USB interfaces
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Zero-touch provisioning via Aruba Activate™
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Support for ClientMatch™, ARM, RFProtect™
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Local or cloud-managed (Aruba Central) deployment options
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