What type of device is the Aruba 7030 (IL)?

It is categorized as a Network Controller and more specifically a Wireless LAN Controller. The description also identifies it as an Aruba 7030 branch controller, IL version, which places it in a branch WLAN control role.

How many access points does this controller support?

The provided specifications state support for up to 64 APs. That is the only confirmed scaling figure in the data, so capacity planning should use 64 access points as the verified limit from the source material.

What product level is assigned to this model?

The product level is listed as Enterprise. That indicates the controller is positioned for enterprise procurement and deployment contexts, alongside its classification as an Aruba 7030 branch controller.

Does the provided data include port, performance, or power details?

No. The specification fields for Featuring, Performance, Networking Ports and Interfaces, and Power Consumption are blank in the supplied data. For that reason, only the confirmed identifiers, category, product level, and up to 64 AP support should be used.

JW688A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JW688A Aruba 7030 IL controller

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JW688A Aruba 7030 IL controller
Brand: HPE
SKU: JW688A

JW688A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JW688A Aruba 7030 IL controller | US IT Hardware

Product overview

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba 7030 (IL) is an enterprise wireless LAN controller in the Network Controllers category. It is identified by SKU JW688A and is positioned as an Aruba 7030 branch controller, IL version, with support for up to 64 access points. The product data provided does not include additional performance, port, or power details, so procurement review should focus on the confirmed controller role, enterprise product level, and AP scale. As a branch controller, it is intended for wireless LAN control in enterprise environments where centralized management of access points is required. The provided specifications do not state any further interfaces, throughput figures, or consumption values, so those details should not be assumed. This makes the verified information concise and suitable for cataloging, sourcing, and matching against deployment requirements that specifically call for the Aruba 7030 IL model.

SKU JW688A
Aruba 7030 (IL) model
Supports up to 64 APs
Wireless LAN Controller
Enterprise product level
Branch controller role

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Featuring

Chassis Type
Manufacturer part #	JW688A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	Aruba 7030 (IL)
Series	Aruba 7030
Mounting	Rack-mountable
Generation	Aruba 7000 Series mobility controllers
Part Class	IL version (Israel regulatory domain)
Rack Units	1U
Technology	Mobility controller for branch and medium-sized networks
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable

Compatible systems

No explicit system or OS compatibility list was found for JW688A beyond general Aruba controller support.

Best for

Branch WLAN
Suitable for branch deployments that need an Aruba 7030 branch controller in the IL version. The provided data confirms support for up to 64 APs.
AP control
Designed for centralized wireless LAN control for access points. The only confirmed capacity detail is support for up to 64 APs.
Enterprise WLAN
Fits enterprise procurement where the required product level is Enterprise and the model is Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba 7030 (IL).

Frequently asked questions

What is the exact product identifier for this controller?

The provided data identifies the product with SKU JW688A. It is listed as Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba 7030 (IL), which is the exact model name to use when matching the controller in procurement or inventory records.

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Product Line	Aruba 7000 Series Mobility Controllers

Product Type	Branch wireless LAN controller

Maximum VLANs	4,094

Client Capacity	4K client capacity

Status Indicators	Management/status LEDs plus LINK/ACT and status LEDs

Concurrent GRE Tunnels	1,024

Concurrent SSL Sessions	4,096

Active Firewall Sessions	65,536

Concurrent IPsec Sessions	4,096

Maximum Concurrent Clients	4K clients

Maximum Managed Access Points	64 APs

Firewall Throughput	8 Gbps
Encrypted Throughput AES-CCM	4 Gbps
Encrypted Throughput 3DES AES-CBC	4 Gbps

Power Supply Type	Internal AC power supply
Input Voltage Range	100 to 240 VAC
Maximum Power Consumption	55 W

Networking Ports & Interfaces

SFP Ports	1 x 1GBASE-X SFP port
USB Ports	1 x USB 2.0 port
Console Ports	Micro-USB and RJ-45 console ports
Ethernet Ports	8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports
USB Specification	USB 2.0 Type-A management/expansion port
Tunneled-Node Ports	2,048 tunneled-node ports for Aruba Mobility Access Switch
Management Interface Type	LCD panel with navigation buttons
Gigabit Ethernet SFP Ports	8 combo 1GBASE-X SFP slots
Out-of-Band Management Port	Dedicated Ethernet management port
Power Over Ethernet Support	No PoE output on Ethernet ports (controller only)
Maximum Power Consumption With USB	16.6 W with USB connected (controller reference for 7000 series)
Auto-Negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports	8 combo ports