Product Type | Network management device |
Form Factor | External |
Weight | 17.42 lbs |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Power Device | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 240 Watt |
Power Provided | 550 Watt |
Processor | 1 x installed |
Built-in Devices | Status LCD |
HP Aruba 7280 (JP) TAA Wireless Controller with 40Gb Throughput




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- Designed for scalable enterprise-grade wireless environments with high access point and device capacity
- Ideal for government and secure installations requiring TAA and FIPS compliance
- Offers superior data throughput and protocol support for modern wireless network infrastructure
Product Overview
The HP Aruba 7280 (JP) TAA Controller is a feature-rich network management device designed to meet the high-performance demands of enterprise or government-grade wireless networks. Built with an external form factor, the unit combines wired and wireless connectivity and is compliant with TAA and FIPS standards. Equipped with 8 10GBASE-X (SFP+) and 2 40G QSFP+ ports, it ensures high-speed data throughput of up to 40 Gbps. This controller supports scalability for up to 2048 access points, 32,768 concurrent devices, and up to 2 million active firewall sessions. Key features include VPN and VLAN support, IPv4/IPv6 compatibility, SSL fallback sessions, and GRE/IPSec tunnels. Operational efficiency is bolstered by hot-plug power supply options, redundant power configurations, and an operating range of 32°F to 104°F with up to 95% non-condensing humidity. With features such as a status LCD, broad standards compatibility, and expansion slot capability, the Aruba 7280 (JP) delivers robust infrastructure support for mission-critical wireless orchestration, particularly in public sector and security-sensitive environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards Supported | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
FIPS Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | ETSI, C-Tick, CISPR 22 Class A, EN 60950, NOM, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, UL 60950, CB, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-6, MIC, AS/NZS 3548, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-11, EN 61000-4-8, FCC Part 15 A, ANATEL, cTUVus, ISO 7779, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950, VCCI Class A, EN 61000-3 |
Advanced Security Features
VPN Support | Yes |
VLAN Support | Yes |
Firewall Session Capacity | 2,015,291 active sessions |
IPSec Tunnel Capacity | 32,768 concurrent sessions |
SSL Fallback Sessions | 8,192 concurrent sessions |
Interfaces
Ports - 10G SFP+ | 8 x 10GBase-X SFP+ |
Ports - 40G QSFP+ | 2 x 40Gb Ethernet QSFP+ |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Serial Console Port | 1 x RS-232 |
Expansion Slots | 1 total / 1 free |
Data Link Protocols | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Network / Transport Protocols | IPSec |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired |
Status Indicators | Status, link/activity |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.4 in x 15.8 in x 1.7 in |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Features | Supports remote management via Aruba Central (license required) |
Performance & Scalability
Maximum Throughput | 40 Gbps |
Maximum Access Points | 2048 |
Maximum Concurrent Devices | 32,768 |
Maximum VLANs | 4094 |
Concurrent GRE Tunnels | 32,768 |
Concurrent Tunneled Ports | 16,384 |