Hewlett Packard Enterprise R1B31A Aruba 9012 Gateway for SD-WAN and Secure Networking

HPE 9012 Gateway

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise R1B31A Aruba 9012 Gateway is a high-performance router designed for branch offices and small campus networks. This compact, rack-mountable device offers a robust combination of SD-WAN, security, and network management features to support modern enterprise connectivity needs. With cloud-based management via Aruba Central, the 9012 Gateway facilitates easy deployment and centralized control, streamlining network operations and ensuring reliable performance across distributed environments. Its user-friendly mobile installer app simplifies onsite setup, reducing time and complexity for IT teams. The device supports up to 2,048 client devices and delivers firewall throughput of up to 6 Gbps, providing ample capacity for high-density networks. It also offers integration with Aruba’s SD-WAN fabric, enabling organizations to manage multiple WAN connections efficiently. The Gateway's flexible connectivity options include 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports—six PoE+ capable—as well as integrated cellular connectivity, USB 3.0 ports, and Bluetooth 5 for IoT device support. These features allow seamless integration of IoT devices, smart sensors, and other peripherals to enhance enterprise agility. Advanced policy enforcement is achieved through Aruba Dynamic Segmentation, ensuring wired and wireless traffic adheres to security and access policies based on user roles, device types, applications, and network location. The device's built-in application visibility supports over 3,000 applications without additional hardware, enabling IT teams to monitor and prioritize critical traffic, including Microsoft 365, Teams, and Skype for Business, with detailed call quality metrics. Designed for scalability and reliability, the Aruba 9012 Gateway supports clustering for high availability and can function as a Mobility Controller, providing WLAN and LAN services in branch and campus environments. Its compliance with RoHS standards and environmentally friendly features make it suitable for sustainable enterprise deployments. With a power consumption of 160 W and a weight of approximately 7.54 pounds, this gateway balances performance with energy efficiency, offering a comprehensive solution for secure, high-capacity networking in modern distributed enterprises.

Features:

• Cloud-managed and purpose-built for branch SD-WAN requirements

• Up to 10 times the performance and 80 times the client density of typical SD-WAN appliances

• Unified policy enforcement for wired and wireless traffic through Aruba Dynamic Segmentation

• Visibility into over 3,000 applications with no added hardware