Product Type | Network Controller |
Model | Aruba 7280 (RW) FIPS/TAA |
Manufacturer Part Number | JX915A |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Rack Units | 1U |
Power Supply | Dual, hot-swappable AC power supplies |
AC Input Voltage | 100–240V AC |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 225 Watts |
Weight | 17.63 lbs (8.00 kg) |
HP Aruba 7280 (RW) FIPS/TAA Network Controller, JX915A





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- Fully FIPS and TAA compliant, making it suitable for federal procurement and sensitive deployments
- Domestic (USA) manufacturing supports government-sourcing mandates and ensures compliance integrity
- Part of HP Aruba's trusted enterprise network control solutions, offering confidence in performance and support
Product Overview
The HP Aruba 7280 (RW) FIPS/TAA Controller, model JX915A, is a networking appliance designed for compliance-driven environments. With certifications for both FIPS and TAA, and manufactured in the United States, this solution is ideal for federal agencies and enterprises requiring secure, policy-compliant networking infrastructure. Built to fit within the Aruba Networking family, it supports robust, centralized control for complex networks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Maximum Supported Access Points | 2048 |
Maximum Supported Clients | 32,768 |
Wireless Standards Supported | Dependent on connected APs |
Wireless Frequency Bands | Dependent on connected APs |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance | Yes |
FIPS 140-2 Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, FCC Class A, CE, ICES, RoHS |
Country of Origin | United States |
Safety Compliance | UL, cUL, CB |
Electromagnetic Compliance | FCC Class A, VCCI, CISPR 22 Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Firewall Type | Stateful firewall (Layer 4) |
Access Control | Role-based access control (RBAC) |
VPN Support | IPSec VPN termination (up to 8000 users) |
Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS) | Yes |
Content Filtering | Yes, via external services |
Authentication Methods | 802.1X, MAC authentication, captive portal |
Encrypted Traffic Inspection | Yes |
Interfaces
10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (SFP+) | 2 |
Gigabit Ethernet Ports (RJ-45) | 4 |
Serial Console Port | 1 (RJ-45) |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 2.0 |
Management Port | 1 (10/100/1000Base-T) |
Out-of-Band Management | Yes |
Expansion Slots | 1 (for future use) |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.32 x 21.00 x 1.70 in (44.00 x 53.34 x 4.32 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 95%, non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95%, non-condensing |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Web UI, CLI, SNMP, Aruba AirWave, Aruba Central |
License Model | AP, client, and feature-based licensing |
Controller Modes Supported | L2/L3 centralized deployment mode |
Included Licensing | Dependent on SKU; typically none included by default |
Cloud Support | Yes (via Aruba Central) |