Aruba 7210 4p 10GBase-X SFP+ Mobility Controller

Overview

The Aruba JW744A is a mobility controller designed to manage large and high-density networks, supporting up to 512 Wi-Fi 6 access points and 16,384 concurrent devices. It provides robust traffic management for both wireless and wired users, ensuring smooth performance across busy enterprise environments such as campuses, hospitals, and corporate offices. With four 10 Gb SFP+ slots and two Gigabit combo ports, it delivers the necessary backhaul capacity and flexibility to handle demanding wireless traffic and management connections.

Key features

• Supports a high number of access points and devices, making it suitable for large-scale deployments.
• Four 10 Gb SFP+ slots provide high-speed uplinks to accommodate heavy wireless traffic.
• Two Gigabit combo ports offer additional options for uplink or management connections.
• Dynamic Segmentation applies consistent user and device policies across both wired and wireless networks, simplifying network management.
• Integrated Policy Enforcement Firewall enforces role-based security rules for every session, enhancing network protection.
• Supports WPA3 and Enhanced Open for modern, secure authentication and encryption methods.
• Recognizes and reports on over 3,000 applications without requiring extra hardware, improving application visibility and control.
• Optional SD-WAN gateway functionality enables efficient connectivity for branch offices or remote sites to cloud and data center resources.
• Aruba ClientMatch technology ensures seamless roaming for users moving throughout the network without connection drops.

Key specs

• Access point support: up to 512
• Concurrent device support: up to 16,384
• 10 Gb SFP+ slots: 4
• Gigabit combo ports: 2
• Firewall throughput: up to 20 Gbps
• Wi-Fi standard: optimized for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
• Security protocols: WPA3, Enhanced Open
• Application visibility: over 3,000 applications

Connectivity and compatibility

This controller offers flexible connectivity options with four 10 Gb SFP+ slots for high-speed fiber uplinks and two Gigabit combo ports that can be used for either copper or fiber connections. It integrates seamlessly with Wi-Fi 6 access points and supports wired devices across enterprise networks. The SD-WAN gateway feature allows it to connect branch locations efficiently to cloud services and data centers, making it a versatile choice for distributed network environments.

Performance and reliability

Designed to handle heavy traffic loads, the controller delivers up to 20 Gbps of firewall throughput, ensuring voice, video, and cloud applications run without interruption. Its built-in Policy Enforcement Firewall and Dynamic Segmentation maintain security and consistent policy enforcement across the network. The device’s support for modern security standards like WPA3 helps protect sensitive data while maintaining user convenience.

Ideal uses and environments

The Aruba JW744A is well suited to large campuses, hospitals, and corporate environments where high device density and continuous connectivity are critical. It supports environments with a mix of wired and wireless users, providing the scale and performance needed to keep networks responsive and secure. This controller is a strong choice for IT teams managing complex networks that require detailed application visibility and flexible connectivity options.