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You are meeting with a data center manager about upgrading switches in the data center. Which topic should you discuss to start the conversation about HPE Aruba Networking CX switches?
Need for advanced, location-based services to enhance users’ experiences.
Whether the customer knows how many devices are connected in the data center.
The need to secure IoT devices so they cannot be used in cyber attacks.
Challenges with implementing zero trust security in the data center.
The most effective way to open a data-center switching discussion for HPE Aruba Networking CX is to lead with zero-trust and east-west security outcomes. HPE Aruba positions its DC switching and fabric solutions around extending zero-trust segmentation into the data center and enforcing policy consistently across workloads. Relevant statements from official HPE Aruba materials include:
“Expand Zero Trust into the data center with unified network and security policies delivering robust server and VM-level microsegmentation.”
“The CX 10000 extends Zero Trust segmentation deeper into the data center for any type of host.”
“EVPN-VXLAN natively enables segmenting groups of resources within the data center to support multi-tenancy and separation of hosts by role.”
“Zero Trust is a model in which no device, user, or network segment is inherently trustworthy and must be continuously verified.”
Why D is correct (and the others are weaker openers for DC switching):
A (location services) and C (IoT device security) are primarily campus/edge conversations and do not directly showcase Aruba CX data-center strengths.
B (device counts) is basic visibility and does not immediately tie to Aruba’s DC value differentiators.
D maps directly to HPE Aruba’s DC value proposition—Zero Trust, microsegmentation, EVPN-VXLAN fabrics, and distributed east-west security—providing a strong, business-relevant entry to discuss Aruba CX 9300/10000, Fabric Composer, and policy-driven segmentation.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides ):
HPE Aruba Networking: “Secure, AI-Ready Data Center Networking” (Solution/Portfolio Overview)
HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Switch Series — “At-a-Glance / Data Sheet”
Aruba ESP Data Center Design — “Connectivity Design (Validated Solution Guide)”
Aruba Zero Trust Security — “Solution Overview / Technical White Paper”
What is a common challenge driving customers to upgrade their networks?
The network core and the network edge cannot interoperate with each other.
The wireless network cannot deliver the performance users need.
The wired network does not support the correct Ethernet technologies for users and IoT devices.
Most network vendors only provide command line interfaces for network devices, not easy-to-use GUIs.
The correct answer isBbecause one of the most common drivers for network upgrades is thatlegacy wireless infrastructure cannot meet the growing performance demands of users, IoT devices, and modern applications.With the proliferation of Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and now Wi-Fi 7, enterprises are upgrading networks to deliver higher capacity, lower latency, and improved user experience.
Relevant extracts from HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Many customers are upgrading to Aruba Wi-Fi 6/6E to address performance gaps created by legacy Wi-Fi networks that cannot meet today’s demand.”
“Network modernization is primarily driven by the need for higher wireless throughput, improved efficiency for IoT and mobile devices, and support for cloud-based applications.”
“As organizations embrace hybrid work and IoT, wireless networks that fail to deliver required performance have become a leading reason for infrastructure refresh.”
“Aruba ESP and Aruba Central enable IT to modernize networks to ensure consistent high-performance wireless experiences.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
ACore-to-edge interoperability is important, but not the most common driver compared to wireless performance issues.
CEthernet technology gaps exist but are secondary compared to wireless upgrade demands.
DCLI vs GUI management is a usability concern, but not the primary driver of network refresh projects.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba ESP Networking Modernization Overview
Aruba Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 Upgrade Guide
Aruba Edge-to-Cloud Trends and Drivers — Study Guide
Aruba Central for Hybrid Work and IoT — Technical White Paper
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What is one use case for HPE Aruba Networking Central with AI for Networking?
Providing recommendations to optimize the network based on site comparisons.
Enhancing the deployment of IoT devices by delivering an analytics platform at the edge.
Enhancing custom applications developed in-house by integrating AI into the apps.
Simplifying the architecture of a data center attached to the campus.
The correct answer isAbecause Aruba Central with AI for Networking leveragesAI Insights and AI-powered benchmarkingto compare site performance and provide prescriptive recommendations. This enables IT teams to identify underperforming sites, optimize configurations, and ensure consistent user experience across distributed environments.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Central applies AI/ML to provide actionable recommendations, including benchmarking site performance against peer locations.”
“By analyzing data across multiple customer environments, Central identifies best practices and offers prescriptive guidance for optimization.”
“AI for Networking enables IT teams to detect anomalies, predict issues, and ensure site-to-site consistency by comparing against known baselines.”
“With site comparison and recommendations, organizations can continuously improve performance and operational efficiency.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
BIoT device deployment and analytics are supported by Aruba ClearPass and Device Insight, not primarily through Central’s AI site comparisons.
CAruba Central AI is for networking optimization, not for embedding AI into custom in-house applications.
DData center simplification is achieved with Aruba CX switches and Fabric Composer, not Central’s AI for Networking.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central AI for Networking — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP AIOps and AI Insights — White Paper
Aruba Central Site Comparison and Optimization — Product Brief
Aruba Central AI-Powered Benchmarking — Technical Guide
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An IT security admin’s priority is to manage the security risks from a growing number of personal and IoT devices on the network. Which feature of HPE Aruba Networking Central should you emphasize?
HPE Aruba Networking Device Insight provides real-time visibility and monitoring of all devices connected to the network.
HPE GreenLake for Networking solutions require management services from HPE Aruba Networking, reducing the risk of human errors.
HPE Aruba Networking Unified Infrastructure eases integration in a heterogeneous environment and simplifies management.
HPE Aruba Networking SD-WAN solutions send traffic to the data center for monitoring and behavior analysis.
The correct answer isAbecause Aruba Central withDevice Insightprovidesreal-time discovery, classification, and monitoringof all connected devices—including IoT, BYOD, and corporate endpoints. This visibility is essential for identifying unmanaged or rogue devices, applying role-based access, and minimizing risks that come from a rapidly expanding device landscape.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Device Insight in Aruba Central uses AI/ML to automatically discover and profile all devices, including IoT and personal endpoints, with high confidence.”
“By providing continuous visibility and monitoring, Device Insight enables IT to detect rogue or misbehaving devices before they become a threat.”
“Central integrates with ClearPass to enforce least-privilege access policies based on device type and context.”
“This capability helps security admins close blind spots and manage risks associated with the proliferation of IoT and unmanaged devices.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
BGreenLake for Networking is a consumption and service model, not a feature directly tied to IoT and personal device risk management.
CUnified Infrastructure simplifies multi-domain management but does not directly address device-level visibility and risk.
DSD-WAN does not solve the IoT/personal device visibility challenge; it is focused on WAN optimization and security.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central Device Insight — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP Zero Trust Security for IoT — White Paper
Aruba Central and ClearPass Integration — Technical Guide
Aruba Client and Device Visibility — Product Brief
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What is one way that HPE Aruba Networking Central Client Insights helps customers minimize risks?
It integrates with HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer to automatically configure the correct distributed firewall policies for a particular customer’s environment.
It helps customers implement a ZTNA strategy by applying least-privilege access controls to each device, based on high confidence in device.
It acts as a central repository for security events, logs, metrics, and other information collected by HPE Aruba Networking devices and third-party security solutions.
It enables zero trust security for a remote workforce by replacing the traditional virtual private network (VPN).
The correct answer isBbecause HPE Aruba Networking Central Client Insights provides advanced device discovery, profiling, and classification, giving IT high confidence in the identity of each connected endpoint. This enables enforcement of least-privilege access policies, which are foundational to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Central’s Client Insights service leverages AI/ML to automatically discover, classify, and monitor all connected endpoints, including IoT and BYOD, to provide high confidence in device identity.”
“With Client Insights, IT can implement Zero Trust principles by applying role-based and least-privilege access policies aligned to device type and posture.”
“Client Insights eliminates blind spots and minimizes risks by ensuring every device is visible and continuously verified, reducing the chance of unauthorized access or lateral movement.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
AFabric Composer is a data center orchestration tool and does not integrate directly with Client Insights for firewall automation.
Cdescribes a SIEM-like function, but Central Client Insights is focused on device discovery and profiling, not acting as a log repository.
DZero Trust for remote access is delivered through Aruba SSE/ZTNA solutions, not Client Insights. Client Insights applies within the enterprise network to secure connected endpoints.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central Client Insights — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP Zero Trust Security — Technical White Paper
Aruba AI-Powered Visibility and Control — Solution Brief
Aruba ClearPass and Client Insights Integration — Deployment Guide
Which outcome could the customer achieve with Network Insights in HPE Aruba Networking Central?
Identify performance issues and follow recommendations for resolving the issue.
Automatically detect any client connecting to the network and block any client with suspicious behavior.
Search for users, endpoints, or locations status; provide a status report; and automatically resolve any issues detected.
Detect and profile Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to the network.
The correct answer isAbecauseAruba Network Insights, a feature of Aruba Central’s AI-powered operations (AIOps), focuses onidentifying performance issues and providing actionable, prescriptive recommendationsto resolve them. This enables IT teams to proactively address network issues before they impact end users, improving operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Central AIOps with Network Insights provides actionable recommendations to resolve network performance issues.”
“AI/ML-based analytics continuously monitor network health, identifying anomalies and performance degradations.”
“By offering prescriptive guidance, Central reduces mean time to resolution (MTTR) and empowers IT teams to optimize the network.”
“Network Insights transforms reactive troubleshooting into proactive operations by identifying issues early and suggesting corrective actions.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
BBlocking suspicious clients is part ofClearPass Policy Managerand Zero Trust enforcement, not Network Insights.
CSearching for users and endpoints with automated resolution aligns more withClearPass and Client Insights, not Network Insights.
DIoT profiling is handled byDevice Insight, not Network Insights.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central AIOps and Network Insights — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP AI-Powered Troubleshooting — White Paper
Aruba Central AI Insights and Recommendations — Product Brief
Aruba Central Performance Optimization — Deployment Guide
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What is one way that HPE Aruba Networking solutions close security gaps?
They offload security filtering and access control to endpoints by deploying HPE Aruba Networking agents to them.
They automate the deployment of predefined policies, which assign access rights based on users’ and devices’ location.
They implement a strict traffic flow in which traffic always flows from the edge to gateways and firewall in the data center and then to its destination.
They make it easier for customers to define and apply consistent policies that follow users wherever they go.
The correct answer isDbecause HPE Aruba Networking focuses onidentity-based, role-driven policiesthat automatically follow users and devices across the network. This eliminates the need for manual reconfiguration of VLANs or ACLs, ensuringconsistent policy enforcementacross wired, wireless, and WAN environments. This dynamic, user- and device-centric approach is a cornerstone of Aruba’sZero Trust Securityframework.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Dynamic Segmentation enforces consistent access and security policies that follow users and devices wherever they connect, across LAN, WLAN, and WAN.”
“By applying role-based policies centrally, Aruba solutions eliminate inconsistencies and security gaps caused by static VLANs and manual ACLs.”
“This approach ensures that policies are applied consistently regardless of location, device type, or connection method, reducing attack surfaces.”
“Aruba Zero Trust Security extends policy enforcement across the enterprise, simplifying operations while closing security gaps.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
AAruba does not rely on endpoint agents for policy enforcement; instead, it uses agentless discovery, ClearPass, and role-based access.
BAruba policies are not location-based; they are identity- and role-based, following the user/device everywhere.
CAruba does not force all traffic through a central gateway (a traditional VPN/firewall model); it applies distributed enforcement at the point of access.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Dynamic Segmentation — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP Zero Trust Security — White Paper
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager — Technical Guide
Aruba Role-Based Access Control — Product Brief
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