Good wireless solution for enterprise, but needs better documentation and support
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Aruba S is an on-premise wireless network OS. Now with AOS 10 they are coming out with a cloud version, but for now, it's all on-premise. It manages wireless controllers and access points. It runs on Mobility Controllers, Mobility Conductors, and there is a version that runs directly on access points.
Pros
- Wireless Access
- Security/Role Management
- Firewalling
- Centralized Management
Cons
- Documentation on Aruba website is very lacking
- Support is hit-or-miss - they may waste a lot of time before you get to someone who has a solution
- Some configuration items are very non-intuitive
Most Important Features
- Access control
- Encryption/authentication
- MPSK
Return on Investment
- Good return on investment in terms of a working wireless network for thousands of users
- However, troubleshooting and support may be difficult
- Good integration with ClearPass
Alternatives Considered
Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Ubiquiti Networks UniFi
Other Software Used
Aruba ClearPass, PRTG Network Monitor, Junos Network Operating System (Junos OS), Sumo Logic, Jira Software, Envoy Visitors