The Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) / Aruba JX928A 7008 Branch Controller centrally manages up to 16 APs, delivering secure, scalable Wi‑Fi control for branch offices and small campus environments within the Aruba 7000 Series. This compact desktop unit provides centralized configuration and policy enforcement for wireless access points and client devices, with 8 PoE+ Ethernet ports (PoE budget ~100 W), USB 2.0, and a console port for local management, and supports desktop or rack shelf mounting. It yields approximately 2 Gbps firewall throughput to efficiently manage traffic from laptops, mobile devices, VoIP, and IoT, while security features include role-based access control, firewall, and VPN support; management is available via Web GUI and CLI, with centralized oversight through Aruba Central or AirWave. Designed for branch offices, retail locations, and remote sites, the JX928A offers centralized wireless management for distributed networks with up to 16 APs in a compact desktop form factor.
