HPE Aruba Networking Central
What is HPE Aruba Networking Central?
HPE Aruba Networking Central is a cloud-native management and orchestration platform that provides unified visibility and control over wired, wireless, and SD-WAN infrastructures. Built on a microservices-based architecture, the solution functions as the central "control plane" for managing campus, branch, and data center networks within the Aruba Edge Services Platform (ESP).
Key Capabilities
- AIOps-Driven Insights: Utilizes a mature AI data lake to proactively identify, categorize, and provide recommended fixes for network performance issues. According to the vendor, the platform's AI Insights and AI Assist features are intended to automate diagnostic log collection and troubleshooting workflows.
- Networking Copilot: Includes a generative AI-powered conversational interface that allows operators to use natural language to visualize network trends and access management features.
- Client Insights & Profiling: Employs ML-based discovery and classification for all connected endpoints, including IoT devices. The system monitors for anomalous behavior to surface potential security threats without requiring hardware-based probes.
- Unified Security & Zero Trust: Enforces role-based access control (RBAC) through integration with cloud identity stores such as Microsoft Entra ID and Okta. The system includes built-in IDS/IPS, stateful firewalls, and Layer-7 application visibility to block malicious traffic and enforce granular security policies.
Audience & Use Cases
- Audience: IT administrators, network engineers, and security analysts managing distributed enterprise infrastructures.
- Use Case: Network Orchestration & Management, implementing Zero Trust security architectures, and leveraging AIOps to optimize wireless performance and simplify IoT device onboarding.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture: Cloud-native microservices with a global, privacy-compliant AI Data Lake.
- Management Options: SaaS, On-Premises, or Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) deployment models.
- Protocol Support: Comprehensive support for NFSv4.1, S3, BGP, and IPsec via managed gateways and switches.
- Hardware Integration: Manages Aruba Access Points, CX Switches, and SD-WAN Gateways.
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What is HPE Aruba Networking Central?
HPE Aruba Networking Central is a cloud-native management and orchestration platform that provides unified visibility and control over wired, wireless, and SD-WAN infrastructures. Built on a microservices-based architecture, the solution functions as the central "control plane" for managing campus, branch, and data center networks within the Aruba Edge Services Platform (ESP).