Detailed Specifications
HPE JW784A - Aruba 7240XM Mobility Controller
Overview
The HPE JW784A is a high-capacity mobility controller in the Aruba 7240XM family designed for large campus or enterprise wireless LAN deployments that require centralized management of hundreds to thousands of access points and devices. It features four 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks and two 1 Gb combo (copper or SFP) ports, giving strong uplink/backbone connectivity for high-density WiFi and wired edge aggregation. Typical use cases include universities, hospital campuses, large office buildings or service provider WiFi environments. It integrates with the broader Aruba WLAN infrastructure and supports policy enforcement, user-device segmentation and mobile-application visibility in wired and wireless access layers.
Key Features
Four dedicated 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks for high-bandwidth aggregation and fiber backbone integration.
Two 1 Gb combo ports (copper or SFP) for legacy or mixed access link flexibility.
Supports up to ~32,768 concurrent devices and ~2,048 access points (model-class) with ~40 Gbps firewall throughput×designed for high-density, policy-rich deployments.
1 RU rack-mount form factor with redundant power/fan capability (in series) suitable for enterprise wiring closets and data-centre edge racks.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HPE / Aruba |
| Part Number | JW784A |
| Product Type | Mobility Controller (Wireless LAN / Campus) |
| Port Configuration | 4 × 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks; 2 × 1 Gb combo (copper or SFP) |
| Maximum AP Support | Up to ~2,048 access points |
| Maximum Concurrent Devices | Up to ~32,768 clients/devices |
| Firewall Throughput | Up to ~40 Gbps |
| Power Requirements | ~350 W AC (internal PSU) |
| Dimensions & Weight | ~1.75 ″ H × 17.5″ W × 17.5″ D (~44.5 cm × 44.5 cm) |
| Warranty | 1 year standard limited warranty |
