Aruba
HPE 7210DC Wireless LAN Controller
The HPE 7210DC Wireless LAN Controller, part of the Aruba 7200 series, is engineered for superior mobile experiences and demanding applications. It features a powerful multi-core processor supporting up to 32,000 mobile devices and enforces stateful firewall policies at 40 Gbps. Unique AppRF technology provides visibility into application usage per user. Essential network services like authentication, encryption, and VPN are managed efficiently. High availability is ensured through redundant power supplies, a hot-swappable fan tray, and solid-state drives for maximum uptime in enterprise environments.
$16172.56
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
53
/ 476
#53 in Network Security & Firewall Devices
Price vs Category Average
+123%
Above average
Form Factor
Desktop (Rack-mountable/Wall Mountable capable)
/ Desktop (Rack-mountable/Wall Mountable capable)
Who it's for
- High Scalability and Throughput
- Robust Redundancy Features
- Deep Policy Enforcement
Who should skip it
- Significant Licensing Overhead
- Requires Specialized Expertise
- Limited Deployment Flexibility
Key Specs
Form Factor
Desktop (Rack-mountable/Wall Mountable capable)
Total Ethernet Ports
2 (Dual-media: 1000BASE-X or 10/100/1000BASE-T)
USB Ports
1
Firewall Throughput
40 Gbps
Switching Capacity
40 Gbps
Weight
7.45 kg (Approx. 16.42 lb)
Dimensions
444.5 mm (W) x 444.5 mm (D) x 45.72 mm (H)
Redundancy
Dual, field-replaceable redundant power supplies
Features
- Supports up to 32,000 mobile devices
- Delivers 40 Gbps stateful firewall performance
- Provides application visibility via AppRF technology
- Handles authentication, encryption, and VPN services
- Includes redundant power supplies for high availability
- Features hot-swappable fan tray for quick repair
- Simplifies operations with clustering and centralized management
- Offers robust intrusion protection
What customers say
Customers highly value the Aruba 7210DC Wireless LAN Controller for its exceptional reliability and robust scalability in large environments. Network engineers consistently report superior performance managing thousands of concurrent users without degradation, making it a dependable core component. The deep integration within the Aruba ecosystem simplifies security and operational oversight significantly. While the initial cost is substantial and the initial setup demands specialized expertise, the overwhelming consensus is that this controller delivers outstanding quality and long-term stability. For mission critical wireless infrastructure, users feel the performance justifies the investment.
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