Aruba NetConductor Network as a Service Controller Appliance
Brand: Aruba | Category: Network Security
SKU: R9X55A | Part #: R9X55A | MPN: R9X55A
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About the Aruba NetConductor Network as a Service Controller Appliance
This 1U rack-mount appliance delivers centralized network orchestration and security policy management across distributed Aruba infrastructure, with 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports for management and cluster interconnect plus 2x 1GbE RJ45 ports for out-of-band management and IPMI/iLO access. The Aruba NetConductor (part number R9X55A) combines dual Intel Xeon Scalable 4th Gen processors, 256 GB DDR5 ECC memory, and 2x 1.92 TB NVMe SSD storage in RAID-1 configuration to deliver real-time policy enforcement and device lifecycle management at enterprise scale.
Built for network engineers and IT infrastructure teams managing large distributed branch, campus, and access-point deployments, this controller appliance supports up to 2,000 Aruba switches and access points (combined), handles 100,000 concurrent authenticated client sessions, and enforces up to 10,000 unique Group-Based Policy rules. The platform integrates identity sources via RADIUS, LDAP/AD, and SAML 2.0, securing all policy data with AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.3 for control-plane communications. Active-Standby clustering via dedicated 10GbE interconnect ensures sub-60-second failover, while dual 800W hot-swap redundant PSUs rated 80 PLUS Platinum support typical power consumption of approximately 380W at full operational load across 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz input. Aruba NetConductor software integrates Fabric Composer, Policy Manager, and Lifecycle Manager into a single hardened embedded Linux hypervisor. Contact Omnixon Global for an RFQ on the R9X55A and complete solution design.
Key Specifications
- Form Factor: 1U rack-mount (EIA-310 standard 19-inch)
- Management Interfaces: 4x 10GbE SFP+, 2x 1GbE RJ45
- Maximum Managed Devices: Up to 2,000 Aruba switches and access points (combined)
- Maximum Concurrent Endpoints: Up to 100,000 authenticated client sessions
- Policy Scale: Up to 10,000 Group-Based Policy rules
- Processor: Dual Intel Xeon Scalable 4th Gen; 256 GB DDR5 ECC; 2x 1.92 TB NVMe SSD RAID-1
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Aruba |
| Category | Network Security |
| SKU | R9X55A |
| Part Number | R9X55A |
| Condition | New |
| Product Line | Aruba NetConductor |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mount Appliance |
| Rack Units | 1U (EIA-310 standard 19-inch rack) |
| Software Platform | Aruba NetConductor (Fabric Composer, Policy Manager, Lifecycle Manager) |
| Supported Infrastructure | Aruba AOS-CX switches (8xxx, 6xxx, 4xxx series), Aruba 630/650/670 Series Access Points, Aruba Instant AX Series APs |
| Maximum Managed Devices | Up to 2,000 Aruba switches and access points per appliance (combined) |
| Maximum Concurrent Endpoints | Up to 100,000 concurrent authenticated client sessions |
| Policy Scale | Up to 10,000 unique Group-Based Policy rules |
| High Availability | Active-Standby clustering via dedicated 10GbE cluster interconnect; sub-60-second failover |
| Management Network Interfaces | 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports (management and cluster interconnect); 2x 1GbE RJ45 ports (out-of-band management and IPMI/iLO) |
| CPU | Dual Intel Xeon Scalable (4th Gen) processors |
| System RAM | 256 GB DDR5 ECC Registered DIMM |
| Internal Storage | 2x 1.92 TB NVMe SSD (RAID-1 mirrored OS and data volumes) |
| Operating System | Hardened embedded Linux hypervisor (factory-imaged, Aruba-validated) |
| Identity Integration | RADIUS, LDAP/AD, SAML 2.0, REST API (on-premises IdP required; no cloud IdP dependency) |
| Encryption | AES-256 for policy data at rest; TLS 1.3 for all control-plane communications |
| Power Supply | Dual 800W hot-swap redundant PSUs (80 PLUS Platinum) |
| Input Voltage | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz auto-ranging |
| Typical Power Consumption | Approximately 380W at full operational load |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC Class A, CE, UL, RoHS 3, TAA compliant |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 482 mm x 730 mm x 44 mm (19.0 in x 28.7 in x 1.73 in) |
| Weight | Approximately 18 kg (39.7 lb) fully configured |
Frequently Asked Questions about Aruba NetConductor Network as a Service Controller Appliance
What is the lead time on the Aruba NetConductor Network as a Service Controller Appliance?
Lead time depends on stock position. Submit the RFQ form on this page with your quantity and target date — our pre-sales team responds with a vendor-confirmed quote.
What support applies?
Full manufacturer support — sourced exclusively through distribution so serial-number registration and support claims process cleanly under your company name. Extended support and on-site support contracts available at quote time.
How do I get a formal quote?
Use the RFQ form on this page with quantity and destination country. Our pre-sales team responds with a vendor-confirmed quote, availability, and any matching support or commissioning options.