Aruba
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Authorized Partner Distributor for Aruba, serving the Midwest
About Aruba
HPE Aruba is a global innovator and market leader in next-generation network infrastructure, delivering cutting-edge wired, wireless, and security solutions that power businesses of every size—across industries and around the world. From ultra-reliable enterprise switches to high-performance wireless access points, Aruba provides the backbone for modern digital operations. Their technology is not only trusted in corporate environments and campuses, but also excels in the most demanding industrial and manufacturing settings, where uptime, performance, and security are non-negotiable.
What makes Aruba the best choice for building a connected infrastructure is its unique ability to unify OT, IT, and AV networks under a single, secure platform. Aruba's solutions offer industry-leading features like dynamic segmentation, zero-trust security, and AI-powered performance tuning. This makes them ideal for factories, warehouses, and production facilities where automation systems, control networks, and enterprise applications must seamlessly coexist. Their systems are fully interoperable with a wide range of third-party and child networks—including those offered by other industrial vendors distributed by Gross Automation—ensuring flexible integration and future-proof scalability.
Gross Automation is proud to deploy Aruba technologies in industrial environments where reliability, speed, and security are paramount. Our team understands the unique networking demands of manufacturing and process-driven industries, and we deliver Aruba solutions that empower customers to build secure, resilient infrastructure from the ground up. Whether you need to extend wireless coverage across a plant floor, segment traffic between production lines and business systems, or manage everything from a single interface, Aruba and Gross Automation are the partners you can trust.
Aruba also leads the way in centralized network management and cloud-enabled operations. Aruba Central allows IT and OT teams to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot their entire wired and wireless infrastructure from a single, cloud-based interface—with integrated AI insights and automated remediation. For distributed operations, Aruba EdgeConnect delivers a robust SD-WAN platform that ensures secure, optimized connectivity between remote locations, data centers, and cloud environments. These tools not only simplify operations but also reinforce cybersecurity and performance across the entire enterprise network.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aruba
What technical support does Aruba offer?
Aruba provides comprehensive technical support through a robust global network, featuring 3 advanced technical support centers, a technical hotline network, and on-site service management. With representatives in over 80 countries and a 98% Service Level Agreement compliance rate, Aruba offers certified expertise across 25+ languages, backed by 8,000 hours of annual technical training in product, methodology, and safety.
What are the main product lines offered by Aruba?
Aruba offers a comprehensive range of networking products including wireless access points (JetWave series), routers, bridges, and VoIP solutions. Key product lines include the JetWave wireless access points with models like 4221HP, 2212X/S, and 2460, industrial routers with T1/E1 interfaces, and multi-port VoIP gateways for enterprise and carrier markets. These products feature robust industrial-grade design with wide operating temperatures (-40~80°C), DIN rail mounting, and support for advanced networking protocols like OpenVPN, IPsec, and fast roaming.
What are the key features of Aruba products?
Aruba products offer advanced industrial networking solutions with robust cybersecurity features, including multi-level network defense mechanisms like DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source Guard. Key capabilities include dual-radio wireless connectivity supporting 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards, flexible VPN tunneling for secure remote connections, and comprehensive device authentication that ensures only trusted devices can access networks.
What environmental ratings do Aruba products have?
Aruba products feature robust environmental ratings, including IP66 protection, UL 508A Type 1, 2, 3, 4, 4X, 12, and 13 certifications, and NEMA Type 1, 2, 3, 4, 4X, 12, and 13 ratings. These ratings ensure exceptional protection against dust, water, corrosion, and extreme temperatures, making Aruba enclosures suitable for both indoor and outdoor industrial applications ranging from -40°C to 130°C.
What certifications and standards do Aruba products comply with?
Aruba products are certified across multiple international standards, including UL (Underwriters Laboratories), CSA (Canadian Standard Association), CE (European Community), UKCA (United Kingdom), EAC (Russia), and C-Tick (Australia & New Zealand). They comply with critical functional safety standards such as EN 61800-5-2, EN ISO 13849-1, EN 62061, and IEC 61508, and meet mechanical standards like EN 60529 and UL 50.
What is Aruba's warranty policy?
Aruba offers flexible warranty options for energy storage systems, including extended warranties up to 20 years for complete systems or batteries. The warranty covers corrective maintenance, parts replacement, on-site labor, and includes a battery performance warranty. Qualifying criteria include maintaining a preventive maintenance contract and keeping the equipment permanently connected to the internet for data monitoring.
What industries and applications are Aruba products used for?
Aruba products are primarily used in networking and wireless infrastructure for enterprise, industrial, and intelligent transportation environments. Key industries include commercial construction, transportation, smart city infrastructure, airport systems, highway monitoring, and industrial automation. Aruba specializes in wireless access points, network switches, and connectivity solutions designed to support high-performance, secure network environments across challenging operational contexts.
What communication protocols do Aruba products support?
Aruba products support multiple critical industrial communication protocols, including PROFIBUS DP V1, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU, and CANopen. These protocols enable seamless integration across diverse industrial automation environments, providing flexible connectivity for networking, data exchange, and control system communication.