HPE Central Foundation for HPE Aruba 8320, 8325-32, 8325-48, 8360-12, 8360-16, 8360-24, 8360-32, 8360-48, 8400 8-slot Chassis - Subscription License - 1 Chassis - 3 Year

Unlock centralized control across your Aruba 8xxx networks with HPE Central Foundation for Aruba Central. This 3-year subscription license is purpose-built for a single chassis and integrates seamlessly with the Aruba 8320, 8325-32/48, 8360-12/16/24/32/48, and the 8400 8-slot chassis. As part of HPE's robust networking ecosystem, Central Foundation brings cloud-based management, analytics, policy-driven automation, and streamlined lifecycle management to your campus and data center deployments. Whether you are provisioning new sites, upgrading firmware, or enforcing consistent security policies, this license gives you the flexibility to manage complex networks from a single pane of glass. It is designed to scale with your organization, ensuring long-term access to updates, support, and feature enhancements throughout the 3-year term, so your network grows in capability as your business evolves.

• Centralized cloud-based management with Aruba Central Foundation delivers a single pane of glass for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting across all supported chassis. It provides centralized policy enforcement, streamlined inventory management, real-time telemetry, alerting, and proactive health checks, enabling faster problem resolution and consistent performance across campuses and data centers.
• 3-year subscription license for 1 chassis ensures predictable budgeting and uninterrupted access to software updates, security patches, and new features. It includes regular firmware upgrades and feature releases, so your network stays secure and up-to-date without unexpected renewal demands.
• Designed for the Aruba 8-slot chassis family; supports 8320, 8325-32, 8325-48, 8360-12/16/24/32/48, and the 8400 8-slot chassis. This guarantees consistent management, licensing, and policy across devices in a single, scalable platform, simplifying expansion and ongoing maintenance as your network grows.
• Zero-touch provisioning, policy-based automation, and real-time analytics streamline deployment and ongoing operations. With automated device onboarding, centralized templates, and adaptive security posture, administrators can rapidly deploy new sites, enforce compliance, and optimize traffic flows, reducing manual configuration errors and mean time to repair.
• Includes essential management capabilities such as role-based access control (RBAC), secure onboarding, license awareness, and proactive health monitoring to protect performance and security across sites. It also integrates with existing IT workflows, supports multiple admin roles, and provides audit trails for governance and compliance.

Technical Details of HPE Central Foundation for HPE Aruba 8320, 8325-32, 8325-48, 8360-12, 8360-16, 8360-24, 8360-32, 8360-48, 8400 8-slot Chassis - Subscription License - 1 Chassis - 3 Year

• Licensing Model: Subscription
• Term: 3 Years
• Chassis Coverage: 1 Chassis
• Managed Platform: Aruba Central Foundation for Aruba Central
• Supported Chassis: Aruba 8320, 8325-32, 8325-48, 8360-12, 8360-16, 8360-24, 8360-32, 8360-48, and the 8400 8-slot chassis
• Service Inclusions: Software updates and feature releases during the term
• Delivery Method: Electronic license key provisioning via Aruba Central

How to install HPE Central Foundation for HPE Aruba 8xxx

• Step 1: Verify eligibility and obtain the Central Foundation license key from your reseller or HP/HPE account portal.
• Step 2: Log in to Aruba Central as an administrator and navigate to Licensing or License Management.
• Step 3: Add or register the 1-chassis Central Foundation license, selecting the target chassis (8320/8325/8360 or 8400 series).
• Step 4: Apply the license to the selected chassis and confirm activation; allow time for the license to propagate across the device and central management console.
• Step 5: Validate the license status, configure baseline policies, and enable zero-touch provisioning to streamline ongoing deployments.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What devices does this license cover? A: It covers a single HPE Aruba 8-slot chassis within the supported family (8320, 8325-32/48, 8360-12/16/24/32/48, or 8400 8-slot), under the 3-year Central Foundation subscription.
• Q: What features does Aruba Central Foundation unlock? A: Centralized cloud-based management, policy automation, telemetry and analytics, firmware updates, and secure onboarding; all accessible within the Aruba Central platform during the license term.
• Q: Can I manage multiple devices with this license? A: The license is issued for one chassis; additional devices can be managed under separate licenses or under broader Aruba Central licensing terms via your account.
• Q: Is the license renewal required after 3 years? A: Yes, to continue access to Central Foundation features and updates, you should renew or upgrade through Aruba/HPE or your reseller for ongoing support.
• Q: Is this license required for cloud-based management? A: The Central Foundation subscription enables cloud-based management for the specified chassis, providing a single pane of glass for configuration, monitoring, and analytics.
• Q: What kind of support is included? A: The term includes access to standard vendor support during the 3-year period, with options to add premium support per your agreement.