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Using Gateway/Controller as a router until SD-Branch

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  • 1.  Using Gateway/Controller as a router until SD-Branch

    Posted Sep 07, 2022 10:58 AM
    Hello,
    Couple of questions about Aruba's controllers and sd-branch. Thank you in advance.
    1. Can i use Aruba 9004 Gateway as a router for a branch which only have one mpls uplink to a head office data center.
    2. Can i change the mode of the aruba gateway from controller/gateway mode to a Sd-branch gateway mode after deploying aruba central at the data center end. 

    I am only exploring this solution until i get the funds to deploy aruba central and deploy aruba sd-wan sd-branch solution.


  • 2.  RE: Using Gateway/Controller as a router until SD-Branch
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    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Sep 08, 2022 07:43 AM
    Yes to both questions, but it may be best to test/prepare this with your Aruba partner and/or Aruba Support in order to make that change smooth.

    Be advised that running the 9004 as ArubaOS 8.x gateway will probably require licenses, where when running from Central in SD-Branch mode it uses subscriptions from Central and the local licenses are no longer needed. Also, at this point in time it may be good for new SD-Branch deployments to deploy the gateway in AOS-10 mode. Your local Aruba partner or local Aruba SE should be able to assist you with making the best decision on more information that we have here on the forum.

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