Detailed Specifications
HPE JD448B A-WX5004 Wireless LAN Controller
Overview
The HPE JD448B (A-WX5004) is a rack-mount wireless LAN controller designed for medium to large deployments, supporting centralized management of up to 256 access points. It provides dual-personality Ethernet ports to simplify aggregation and uplink connectivity and enables VLAN enforcement, QoS, and secure user access. The controller supports Layer-3 roaming and fast roaming, making it suitable for voice-over-WLAN and high-mobility environments. It is built for enterprise campus or branch networks where reliable centralized WLAN control and high performance are needed.
Key Features
Manages up to 256 wireless access points
Four dual-personality ports (10/100/1000Base-T + 1 Gb SFP combo)
RJ-45 serial console for local CLI access
Fast roaming and Layer-3 client handoff support
High-availability power: two PSUs with one required for operation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | JD448B |
| Product Type | Wireless LAN Controller (A-WX5004) |
| Maximum APs Supported | 256 (with licensing) |
| Ethernet Ports | 4 × dual-personality (Gigabit RJ-45 / 1 Gb SFP combo) |
| Console Port | 1 × RJ-45 serial console |
| Processor | Quad-core 800 MHz |
| Memory | 1 GB DDR2 DIMM |
| Flash Storage | 256 MB Compact Flash |
| Switching / Fabric Throughput | 8 Gbps |
| MAC Address Table | ~8,000 entries |
| Power Input | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; -48 to -60 VDC supported |
| Power Consumption | 67.7 W (max) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | ~1.72 × 17.32 × 16.93 in |
| Weight | ~16.31 lb |
| Redundancy | 2 PSU slots, 1 required |
| QoS Support | IEEE 802.1p |
| Compliance | RoHS |
