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ARUBA AIRWAVE
Multivendor, on-premises campus network
management

Aruba AirWave is a versatile network management system

(NMS) for enterprise campus wired, wireless, and remote
connectivity. Supporting a wide range of features such as
zero-touch provisioning, enhanced client visibility, traffic
analysis, reporting and multivendor integration, AirWave
is ideally suited to manage Aruba and third-party network
devices.

Deployed as a purpose-built hardware or virtual machine

image, each AirWave server supports up to 4,000 network
devices (access points, switches, and controllers).

For organizations with the need for more flexible services, Figure 1: Aruba AirWave Dashboard
higher scale and performance, learn about the next
generation management capabilities of Aruba Central, an
AI‑powered network operations, analytics and security
solution that can be deployed in the cloud or on-premises. KEY FEATURES
• WLAN, wired LAN, and VPN management
STREAMLINED CONFIGURATION AND • Zero touch provisioning
DEPLOYMENT • Contact tracing and location tracing
• User and application visibility and control
AirWave utilizes configuration groups, assigned templates,
• Wi-Fi connectivity health analytics
and step by step workflows to simplify device configuration.
• Physical and virtual appliance options
Entire config files can be imported, compared, assigned
• Multivendor and 3rd party integration
and archived. Modifying and using smaller segments of
configuration files across groups of devices is also supported.

These capabilities allow IT to quickly add, modify and deploy

devices across distributed locations, while saving time To expand location accuracy, the Bluetooth radio within
and minimizing mistakes. Aruba’s Zero-Touch Provisioning Aruba APs can be used as Bluetooth tags or as Bluetooth
(ZTP) can be used to automatically push configuration files hubs when deployed as part of Aruba Meridian. For more
to devices to further simplify the deployment process. details, please learn about Hybrid Workplace solutions.
Integrated auditing is also provided for security and This feature is available as an extension through Aruba
change management. Central, and is included as part of Aruba’s business continuity
and recovery special program offers. Please contact your
CONTACT TRACING AND LOCATION TRACING Aruba sales representative for consultation and support.
Historical Wi-Fi location data from AirWave can be exported,
analyzed, and displayed using Aruba Central or a third-party
data analysis tool. This includes simple search queries can
be run on a per-client basis to identify nearby clients and
contact duration. This is intended to expediently provide
data for appropriate enterprise and public health entities to
manage and counteract potential COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Figure 2: Proximity Tracing Figure 3: Aruba AirWave Switch Faceplate View

REAL-TIME VISIBILITY AND CONTROL Multiple combinations of access and management rights

AirWave provides detailed health and analytics dashboards can be assigned as needed. AirWave allows IT to protect the

to monitor critical applications and services, including: environment and provides the ability to tailor administrative
access based on assigned scope and responsibilities.
• Network Health – used to view client usage, monitoring
and configuration compliance, alert summaries and other AirWave also discovers and maps devices across the entire

selected statistics. environment, including those with distributed locations.

• Traffic Analysis – helps to monitor application usage The resulting topology map shows upstream relationships

and policy enforcement across the entire network. Tracks between APs, controllers and switches in order to assess

web categories, client destinations and relative trust the impact on related devices and clients, and to isolate root

levels. Details are displayed by network, roles, device type cause of issues.

and users. Stage-based Connectivity Health

• UCC Analytics – a consolidated view of how VoIP A reliable connection is the foundation of a successful user
applications are performing displays MOS scores, and experience. AirWave monitors the connectivity of clients,
potential RF performance and capacity issues. to proactively help identity and resolve issues. Data points

For detailed device visibility, simply click a chart or graph to

drill-down from any network level view, or locate and select a
device for a configuration summary and details on connected
clients, neighbors, alerts and related events.

When looking at switch information, additional visibility into

key values of individual and stacked switches is provided. This
includes port status, PoE consumption, VLAN assignment,
device and neighbor connections, power status and trends,
alerts and events and which troubleshooting actions can be
performed.

Figure 4: Aruba AirWave Topology View

COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT AND
TROUBLESHOOTING
include client association, as well as network authentication
Role-Based Access, Discovery and Topology
and DHCP metrics.
AirWave utilizes a role-based model for administrative access.
VisualRF for Wi-Fi Visibility & Management
Real-time views of actual floorplan maps make it easy to see
RF coverage issues, location of all access points, and possible

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split download images, and schedule updates during off

hours to minimize the impact during peak operations.

The AirWave Central Ready appliance is designed for

investment protection. Providing the enhanced performance,
storage, and interface requirements to support either
AirWave or the planned Aruba Central on-premises
deployment option.

AirWave virtual deployments are supported on VWware and

Microsoft Hyper-V host hyper visors.
Figure 5: Aruba AirWave Connectivity Health

GOVERNMENT-GRADE CERTIFICATIONS
interference points. The result is a comprehensive view of
AirWave is highly secure, and has achieved the Federal
how the network is performing, and potential trouble spots.
Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140-2
Selectable overlays show client health, traffic thresholds, validation, a government level computer security standard
UCC performance and channel utilization to quickly diagnose for cryptographic modules (Certificate #2577). See
client, building, floor or location specific issues. detailed security documentation for more information.

VisualRF also provides the ability to capture and playback

physical movement of devices and clients within locations
to isolate and troubleshoot those challenging intermittent
mobility issues.

RAPIDS for Intrusion Detection

AirWave utilizes Aruba’s Rogue AP Intrusion Detection
Service (RAPIDS), to identify and resolve issues caused by
rogue access points, and clients.

Wired and wireless data is correlated to identify relevant

threats, while reducing false positives to strengthen network
security. RAPIDS includes:

• Summary Data – percentage of device classification and

acknowledgments, and device counts by type.
• Lists & Events – concise summaries of devices by type and
events by severity, category and scope.
• Rules Engine - easily define and edit wireless, wired, and
controller properties to detect rogues, classifications and
threat levels.

Firmware Upgrade & Compliance

An advanced image upgrade and compliance module, makes
it easy to update firmware by device type or version group,

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Category Pro Appliance Pro Appliance (Gen10) Central Ready Appliance

Appliance Specifications

8-core 2.6 Ghz HPE DL360 Gen9 8 Core Intel Xeon-S 4110 @ 2.10 2 20-core Intel Xeon-G 6138 @
CPU
E5-2640v3 Ghz - HPE DL360 Gen10 2.0 GHz - HPE DL360 Gen10
Memory 48GB 48GB 512GB
6 300GB 12G SAS 15K 2.5in SC
Storage 6 300GB SAS 15K SFF SC DS HDD 4 1TB SSD HDD (2 TB in RAID 10)
ENT HDD
Appliance Scalability
Maximum Managed Devices 1,500 1,500 4,000
Power
500W FS Plat Hot Plug Power 500W FS Plat Hot Plug Power 500W FS Plat Hot Plug Power
Power
Supply Supply Supply
Optional redundant power Optional redundant power Optional redundant power
Power Supply
supply supply supply
AC Input Voltage 110/220 VAC Auto-Selecting 110/220 VAC Auto-Selecting 110/220 VAC Auto-Selecting
AC Input Frequency 50/60 Hz Auto-Selecting 50/60 Hz Auto-Selecting 50/60 Hz Auto-Selecting
Physical
Rackmount 1U SFF Easy Install Rail 1U SFF Easy Install Rail 1U SFF Easy Install Rail
1U Cable Management Arm 1U Cable Management Arm 1U Cable Management Arm
Dimensions 1.7 x 17.1 x 27.5 inches 1.7 x 17.1 x 27.5 inches 1.7 x 17.1 x 27.8 inches
(H x W x D) (4.32 x 43.47 x 69.85 cm) (4.32 x 43.47 x 69.85 cm) (4.29 x 43.46 x 70.7 cm)
Weight 33.3 lb. (15.31 kg) max 33.3 lb. (15.31 kg) max 35.9 lb. (16.27 kg) max
8 + 2 SFF/4 LFF max, 8 + 2 SFF/4 LFF max, 4 LFF SAS/SATA/SSD 8 or 10 SFF
HP SmartDrives
HDD/SSD HDD/SSD SAS/SATA/SSD
4 x 1GbE embedded + Flexible
4 x 1GbE embedded + 2 x 10GbE and 4 x 1GbE
Networking LOM slot or HPE FlexFabric 10Gb
FlexibleLOM slot embedded + Flexible-LOM slot
4-Port 536FLR-T Adapter
VGA/serial/USB ports Front VGA opt, rear VGA Front VGA opt, rear VGA Front VGA opt, rear VGA
standard, and serial opt., standard, and serial opt., standard, and serial opt.,
5 USB 3.0 5 USB 3.0 5 USB 3.0, iLO Remote Mgmt,
MicroSD Slot
ASHRAE A3 and A4, lower ASHRAE A3 and A4, lower ASHRAE A3 and A4, lower
Industry compliance
idle power idle power idle power
Warranty
Hardware 1 year parts 1 year parts 1 year parts
Software 90 days 90 days 90 days

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ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Description
JW546AAE Aruba LIC-AW Aruba AirWave with RAPIDS and VisualRF 1 Device License E-LTU
JW558AAE Aruba AW-25-FR AirWave 25 Device Failover License E-LTU
JW559AAE Aruba AW-50-FR AirWave 50 Device Failover License E-LTU
JW560AAE Aruba AW-100-FR AirWave 100 Device Failover License E-LTU
JW561AAE Aruba AW-200-FR AirWave 200 Device Failover License E-LTU
JW562AAE Aruba AW-500-FR AirWave 500 Device Failover License E-LTU
JW563AAE Aruba AW-1000-FR 1000 AirWave Device Failover License E-LTU
JW564AAE Aruba AW-2500-FR 2500 AirWave Device Failover License E-LTU
JW565AAE Aruba AW-EXF1-50 AirWave 50 Device Failover Expansion License E-LTU
JW566AAE Aruba AW-EXF1-2500 AirWave 2500 Volume Failover Expansion License E-LTU
JW567AAE Aruba AW-CONDUCTOR AirWave Conductor Console License E-LTU
JX918A Aruba AirWave DL360 Professional Edition Hardware Appliance
R3W19A Aruba AirWave Pro Gen 10 Hardware Appliance
R1Q04B Aruba Central Ready AirWave 8 Appliance
JZ075A Aruba AW-HW-GLASS AirWave Hardware Appliance for Centralized Monitoring
R1T38A Aruba DL360 Gen10 500W Spare PSU
JZ076AAE Aruba AW-VA-GLASS AirWave Virtual Appliance for Centralized Monitoring E-LTU

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