Product Type | Network management device |
Model | Aruba 7280 (EG) |
Operating System | ArubaOS |
Form Factor | External |
Built-in Devices | Status LCD |
Processor Installed | 1 x (unspecified) |
Installed Power Supply Units | 1 |
Max Supported Power Supply Units | 2 |
Power Supply Type | Internal hot-plug |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 240 Watt |
Power Provided | 550 Watt |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
Throughput | 40 Gbps |
HP Aruba 7280 (EG) TAA Controller, 8x10G SFP+, 2x40G QSFP+, 40Gbps


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- Ideal for government and enterprise applications with full TAA and FIPS compliance
- High scalability with support for thousands of devices, making it suitable for large deployments
- Advanced network performance and protection features like firewall sessions, VPN, and VLAN support
Product Overview
The HP Aruba 7280 (EG) TAA Controller is a powerful, externally mounted network management device tailored for large-scale enterprise and secure government-grade wireless networks. It supports a throughput of up to 40 Gbps and is capable of managing 2048 access points and 32768 concurrent wireless clients. Equipped with both wired and wireless connectivity, it includes 8 10GBase-X (SFP+) and 2 40Gb Ethernet (QSFP+) ports, along with support for GRE tunnels, IPSec, SSL fallback sessions, and an active firewall with over 2 million concurrent sessions.
Engineered for durability and security, the controller is fully TAA and FIPS compliant and comes with a 1-year limited warranty. Features such as VPN support, VLAN support, and IPv4/IPv6 compatibility make it suitable for highly segmented and encrypted networking environments. It includes an internal, hot-plug power supply with optional redundancy and is designed for operational consistency in varied environmental conditions (32°F to 104°F, 5–95% humidity). The ArubaOS operating system ensures reliable, scalable, and policy-driven network services.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Supported Wi-Fi Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi‑Fi 5) |
Number of Managed Access Points | 2048 |
Maximum Wireless Clients | 32768 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
FIPS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | ETSI, C-Tick, CISPR 22 Class A, EN 60950, NOM, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, UL 60950, CB, EN 61000-4 series, MIC, AS/NZS 3548, FCC Part 15 A, ANATEL, cTUVus, ISO 7779, CAN/CSA No. 60950, VCCI Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Supported Tunneling Protocols | GRE, IPSec, SSL fallback |
Max Concurrent GRE Tunnels | 32,768 |
Max Concurrent IPSec Sessions | 32,768 |
Max SSL Fallback Sessions | 8,192 |
Max Concurrent Firewall Sessions | 2,015,291 |
Virtual Interfaces (VLANs) | 4094 |
Tunneled Ports Supported | 16,384 |
Security Features | VPN support, VLAN support, IPv4/IPv6 compatibility, stateful firewall |
Interfaces
10G SFP+ Ports | 8 |
40G QSFP+ Ports | 2 |
USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Serial Console Port (RS-232) | 1 |
Expansion Slots | 1 (1 free) |
Port Type(s) | 10GBase-X, 40Gb Ethernet |
Connectivity Technology | Wired, Wireless |
Supported Network Protocols | IPSec |
Data Link Protocols | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.4 in |
Depth | 15.8 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Weight | 17.42 lbs |
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Operating Humidity Range | 5% - 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform | ArubaOS with centralized management capabilities |
Cloud Features | Policy enforcement, client visibility, access control |
Licensing | License-based features for access points, clients, firewall and VPN capabilities (sold separately) |