ACA Product Knowledge 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Aruba's product portfolio, what does 'HPE Aruba Networking' refer to?
- A separate company from Aruba Networks
- The rebranded Aruba product line under HPE ownership (Correct answer)
- Only the HPE wired switching products
- A cloud-only service offering
Correct answer: The rebranded Aruba product line under HPE ownership
Following Hewlett Packard Enterprise's acquisition of Aruba Networks in 2015, the combined portfolio is marketed as 'HPE Aruba Networking,' encompassing both Aruba wireless and HPE switching products.
Question 2: Aruba's SD-Branch solution combines which capabilities into a single platform?
- Only SD-WAN and firewall
- SD-WAN, security, and wired/wireless LAN in a unified branch solution (Correct answer)
- Only wireless LAN and SD-WAN
- Cloud management and IoT security only
Correct answer: SD-WAN, security, and wired/wireless LAN in a unified branch solution
Aruba SD-Branch integrates SD-WAN, security (firewall, IDS/IPS), wired switching, and wireless LAN management into a single unified branch networking solution.
Question 3: What is the role of Aruba Activate in the product ecosystem?
- It provides wireless intrusion detection
- It automates zero-touch provisioning for Aruba devices (Correct answer)
- It manages user authentication policies
- It generates network topology maps
Correct answer: It automates zero-touch provisioning for Aruba devices
Aruba Activate is a cloud-based provisioning service that enables zero-touch provisioning, automatically configuring Aruba devices when they connect to the network for the first time.
Question 4: Which Aruba switch series is specifically optimized for the access layer in campus environments with PoE+ support?
- Aruba 8400 series
- Aruba 2930F/M series (Correct answer)
- Aruba 9004 series
- Aruba 6100 series
Correct answer: Aruba 2930F/M series
The Aruba 2930F and 2930M series are access-layer switches designed for campus deployments, featuring PoE+ ports to power wireless APs, IP phones, and IoT devices.
Question 5: Aruba's User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) is delivered through which platform?
- Aruba AirWave
- Aruba IntroSpect (Correct answer)
- Aruba Meridian
- Aruba NetEdit
Correct answer: Aruba IntroSpect
Aruba IntroSpect is the UEBA solution that uses machine learning to detect anomalous user and device behavior, identifying potential insider threats and compromised accounts.
Question 6: The Aruba 8400 switch series is designed primarily for which network layer?
- Access layer with PoE
- Core and aggregation layer in large campus networks (Correct answer)
- Branch office WAN connectivity
- Data center top-of-rack
Correct answer: Core and aggregation layer in large campus networks
The Aruba 8400 is a modular core/aggregation switch designed for large campus networks, offering high throughput, redundancy, and carrier-grade reliability.
Question 7: What distinguishes Aruba Instant On from standard Aruba Instant (IAP) products?
- Instant On supports more VLANs
- Instant On is designed for small business while IAP targets enterprise deployments (Correct answer)
- Instant On requires a mobility controller
- Instant On only supports 2.4 GHz radio
Correct answer: Instant On is designed for small business while IAP targets enterprise deployments
Aruba Instant On is a simplified networking solution targeted at small and medium businesses with easy setup, while Aruba Instant (IAP) is the enterprise-grade controller-less solution with advanced features.
ACA Product Knowledge 3
In Aruba's product portfolio, what does 'HPE Aruba Networking' refer to?