Through secure IP tunnels, Aruba access points (APs)
and Mobility Access Switches move traffic to the 3000 series over a
public or private transport network and provide local bridging at the
access layer, depending on the end user application or IT traffic
forwarding requirements.
In addition to supporting up to 128 APs or 32 Mobility Access Switches, the 3000 series can support up to 512 Remote APs (RAPs) when deployed in the data center as part of an Aruba remote networking solution.
The 3000 series also manages authentication, encryption, virtual
private network (VPN) connections, IPv4 and IPv6 Layer 3 networking, the
Aruba Policy Enforcement Firewall (PEF), Aruba Adaptive Radio Management™ (ARM), and Aruba RFProtect™ Spectrum Analysis and Wireless Intrusion Protection capabilities.
Clustering and centralized management enable the deployment of large
networks with hundreds of Mobility Controllers with minimal staff. A
master Mobility Controller can manage local Mobility Controllers, while AirWave® provides enterprise-wide clarity and control through real-time monitoring, historical reporting and troubleshooting.