Brand: HPE Aruba Networking · SKU: License Dependent (e.g., JY905AAE for EG) · MPN: Varies by region (e.g., JY905AAE, JY908AAE, JY899AAE) · Category: Licenses & Maintenance
The Aruba MC-VA-50 is a Virtual Mobility Controller License that allows deployment of the Mobility Controller functionality as a Virtual Machine (VM) on existing virtualization infrastructure (VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM). It supports up to 50 Access Points (APs). It runs on ArubaOS 8 and provides centralized wireless network visibility and control, similar to hardware controllers. It can be managed by a Mobility Conductor for enhanced scale and High Availability (HA). Key features include support for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), WPA3, Enhanced Open, Dynamic Segmentation, and AI-powered RF optimization technologies like ClientMatch and AirMatch. It can manage up to 800 concurrent clients and, when managed by a Mobility Conductor cluster, can scale significantly higher (up to 16,000 clients and 1,000 APs across multiple VMC-1K instances).
| Management | Can be managed by Mobility Conductor |
|---|---|
| Deployment Type | Virtual Machine (VM) |
| Maximum AP Count | 50 |
| Operating System | ArubaOS 8 |
| Key Feature Support | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), WPA3, Enhanced Open, Dynamic Segmentation, ClientMatch, AirMatch |
| Supported Hypervisors | VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM (CentOS 7.9, Ubuntu 20.04 and 22.04) |
| Maximum Client Count (Standalone VMC) | 800 |
| Warranty | 3-Year Warranty |
| Weight | Not Applicable (Software License) |
| Dimensions | Not Applicable (Software License) |
The Aruba MC-VA-50 is a Virtual Mobility Controller license designed for flexible deployment on existing virtualization platforms. It centralizes wireless control for up to 50 Access Points and supports advanced security and performance features of ArubaOS 8, offering an operational saving alternative to dedicated hardware controllers.
Yes, this Aruba MC-VA-50 Virtual Mobility Controller License (License Dependent (e.g., JY905AAE for EG)) is 100% genuine HPE Aruba Networking hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Aruba MC-VA-50 Virtual Mobility Controller License includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
We offer free ground shipping which typically takes 3-5 business days. Expedited shipping options are available at checkout for faster delivery.
Yes, we have a 30-day return policy on all products. Restocking fees may apply for opened items. Please see our return policy for complete details.
Please check the specifications tab for detailed compatibility information. Our technical team is available to assist with compatibility questions for the License Dependent (e.g., JY905AAE for EG).