Monday, 20 November 2017

Next-gen master controller. Advanced WLAN performance with ArubaOS 8


Mobility Controllers for next-gen networks

Next generation master controller, the Mobility Master runs on ArubaOS 8. Can either be deployed as a virtual machine (VM) or hardened appliance (HW). Manages both the Mobility Controllers and the Virtual Mobility Controller

Offers a centralized dashboard to simplify and streamline configuration. Upgrade to the latest operating system with no down time with “Live Upgrades”. Dynamically update individual service modules without requiring an entire system reboot.

The MultiZone feature in ArubaOS 8 allows IT organizations to have multiple and separate secure networks while using the same Access Point (AP).

MODEL AND CAPACITY

Aruba Mobility Master Virtual Appliance
MM-VA-50
Number of devices: 50
Number of clients: 500
Number of controllers: 5
MM-VA-500
Number of devices: 500
Number of clients: 5,000
Number of controllers: 50
MM-VA-1K
Number of devices: 1,000
Number of clients: 10,000
Number of controllers: 100
MM-VA-5K
Number of devices: 5,000
Number of clients: 50,000
Number of controllers: 500
MM-VA-10K
Number of devices: 10,000
Number of clients: 100,000
Number of controllers: 1,000

Aruba Mobility Master Hardware Appliance
MM-HW-1K
Number of devices: 1,000
Number of clients: 10,000
Number of controllers: 100
MM-HW-5K
Number of devices: 5,000
Number of clients: 50,000
Number of controllers: 500
MM-HW-10K
Number of devices: 10,000
Number of clients: 100,000
Number of controllers: 1,000

Key Software Features for MM

• Controller Clustering – Hitless Client Failover, seamless roaming, automatic user load balancing without disruption to real-time voice & video apps
• MultiZone – Secure Multi-tenant SSIDs on one AP with different end-point controller
• AirMatch – Centralized RF automation, learns & adapts RF environment for clients optimizing throughput
• NorthBound API – seamless integration with 3rd party Apps providing Network intelligence insights
• AppRF Enhancements – Custom App definition & Categorization, prioritizes App traffic, enforces policy per user/device/location
• Enhanced Master Functionality – New WebUI, Hierarchical configuration (global & local), Multi-version AOS8.x support
• Simplified Device Deployment – Provisioning with “Activate” & Zero Touch Deployment of VMC, Mobility (BOC & Local) Controllers
• Loadable Service Modules – In-service upgrades (AirGroup/AppRF/WebCC/WMS/Clarity/UCC/Lync)

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