Detailed Specifications
HPE JW687A - Aruba 7030 Mobility Controller
Overview
The HPE JW687A is a mobility controller from the Aruba 7000 series built for mid-sized campus or branch wireless deployments where you need centralized management of access points, user devices and policy enforcement without the scale (or cost) of a high-end controller. It offers 8 gigabit "combo" ports (RJ-45 or SFP) to connect AP aggregation or wired uplinks and supports up to 64 access points and around 4,000 client devices in typical deployments. It fits into a 1U rack mount form-factor and integrates with the Aruba WLAN ecosystem (ArubaOS, AirWave, etc.). It's suitable for university buildings, large branch offices, hospitality venues or distributed enterprise sites where wireless control and segmentation matter.
Key Features
Eight 1 Gb combo ports (10/100/1000BASE-T or 1GBASE-X SFP) for flexible uplink and aggregation options.
Supports up to 64 access points and ~4,000 client devices×balanced capacity for mid-sized wireless environments.
Compact 1U rack-mount form-factor optimized for branch or campus closet deployment.
Full set of mobility services (AP management, guest access, policy enforcement) built for the Aruba wireless ecosystem.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HPE / Aruba |
| Part Number | JW687A |
| Product Type | Mobility Controller (Wireless LAN) |
| Port Configuration | 8 × 1 Gb combo ports (RJ-45 or SFP) |
| Maximum AP Support | Up to 64 access points |
| Maximum Client Devices | ~4,000 clients (4K) in typical configuration |
| Firewall/Throughput | ~8 Gbps throughput (vendor-listed) |
| Power Requirements | Internal AC power supply (standard rack appliance) |
| Dimensions & Weight | 1U rack-mount form-factor |
| Warranty | Standard manufacturer warranty |
