Detailed Specifications
HPE R1B31-61001 Aruba 9012 (US) Branch Gateway
Overview
The HPE Aruba 9012 Gateway is a high-performance branch office appliance engineered for distributed enterprises. It serves as a versatile edge device, unifying SD-WAN, security, and wired networking in a compact form factor. This gateway is designed for branch and small campus environments that require robust connectivity, threat protection, and simplified management for a growing number of mobile, cloud, and IoT applications. At its core, the Aruba 9012, part of the 9000 Series, delivers up to 6 Gbps of stateful firewall throughput to support up to 2,048 concurrent client devices. It integrates seamlessly with Aruba's SD-Branch solution, providing policy-based routing and Dynamic Segmentation. This technology automates policy enforcement across all users and devices, securing traffic from the LAN to the WAN without complex VLAN and ACL management. Deployment and lifecycle management are streamlined through HPE Aruba Networking Central, a cloud-native platform that offers zero-touch provisioning and AI-powered insights. The gateway's desktop footprint, with an optional rack-mount kit, allows for flexible placement within branch locations. Its combination of gigabit performance, integrated Power over Ethernet, and centralized control simplifies IT operations and strengthens the security posture at the network edge.
