Description
Product Details
In today’s era, wireless technology is an integral part of our daily lives. With the increasing demand for wireless connectivity, wireless Local Area Networks (LANs) have become essential in organizations to provide mobility to employees and to support various business applications. The HPE MSM720 Wireless LAN Controller is one such device that offers centralized management and control of wireless access points (APs) in an organization.
Overview of J9694A HPE MSM720 Wireless LAN Controller
The J9694A HPE MSM720 Wireless LAN Controller is a device that is designed to manage and control the deployment of wireless access points (APs) in an organization. The device is part of the HPE MSM Series of wireless LAN controllers and provides advanced features and functionalities to support a large number of access points.
The MSM720 controller supports up to 40 MSM APs and is ideal for medium-sized organizations that require secure, high-performance wireless connectivity. The device is designed to work with the HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) software, which provides centralized management and monitoring of the wireless network.
Features and Capabilities
The J9694A HPE MSM720 Wireless LAN Controller offers a range of advanced features and capabilities that make it an ideal choice for organizations looking to deploy wireless LANs. Some of the key features of the device are:
- Centralized Management: The MSM720 controller provides centralized management of all the MSM access points deployed in an organization. The device can configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the access points, making it easier for network administrators to manage the wireless network.
- Advanced Security: The MSM720 controller supports a range of security features such as WPA2, IEEE 802.1X, and AES encryption to ensure that the wireless network is secure. The device also provides rogue AP detection and intrusion prevention capabilities to protect the network from unauthorized access.
- Quality of Service: The MSM720 controller offers Quality of Service (QoS) features such as traffic shaping, bandwidth management, and prioritization of traffic to ensure that critical applications receive the required bandwidth and that the network performs optimally.
- Guest Access: The MSM720 controller supports guest access, which enables visitors and guests to connect to the wireless network without compromising the security of the network. The device provides a captive portal for guest authentication, and network administrators can control the access of guests to the network.
- Scalability: The MSM720 controller can support up to 40 MSM access points, making it an ideal choice for medium-sized organizations that require a scalable solution for their wireless network.
- Centralized Firmware Management: The device can centrally manage firmware upgrades for all the MSM access points, making it easier for network administrators to keep the access points up-to-date with the latest firmware.
Benefits of using J9694A HPE MSM720 Wireless LAN Controller:
The J9694A HPE MSM720 Wireless LAN Controller offers a range of benefits to organizations that are looking to deploy wireless LANs. Some of the key benefits of the device are:
- Centralized Management: The MSM720 controller provides centralized management of the wireless network, making it easier for network administrators to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the network.
- Advanced Security: The device provides a range of advanced security features to ensure that the wireless network is secure and protected from unauthorized access.
- Improved Network Performance: The MSM720 controller offers Quality of Service (QoS) features that help improve network performance by prioritizing traffic and ensuring that critical applications receive the required bandwidth.
- Scalable Solution: The device can support up to 40 MSM access points, making it a scalable solution for medium-sized organizations.
General Information about the HPE J9694A
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# J9694A
- Sub-Type: 6 Ports
- Device Type : Network Management Device
Technical Information
- Form Factor : External
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Transfer Rate : 1 GBPS
- Data Link Protocol : Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Capacity : Manageable Access Points : 40 Simultaneous Users : 250 Mac Addresses : 12000
- Features : Auto-Sensing Per Device, Power Over Ethernet (Poe), Manageable, Half Duplex Mode, Full Duplex Mode, Quality Of Service (Qos)
- Compliant Standards : IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 6 X Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T – Rj-45 1 X Management – Console – 9 Pin D-Sub (Db-9)
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
