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I am working as an architect at a well-known network consultancy firm and am trying to gain experience with Aruba by setting up a home lab. This lab will be used to gain more practical experience with Aruba. I already gotten my hands on 4 access-points (345), but what else would I need? Eventually I want to use it to pass the ACP exam in addition to being able to test scenarios I might encounter with my customers.

Do I need a gateway, for example something out of the 7000 series?

Do I need an SD-Branch device for example a 9004 or 9012?

What about switches, these can be quite expensive I have seen, especially 6300, or can I test most things with a 6200?

Hope someone can provide me with some tips, I wasn't able to find a lab blueprint to help me out.

TY

Aruba Central + CX-Switches (12p 6200F (or) if possible 24p 6300F) + AP615 + 9004 Gateway + ClearPass VM should help you cover all scenarios.
Have a look into this as well.
https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/training-services/certified-professional-campus-access/

I am working as an architect at a well-known network consultancy firm and am trying to gain experience with Aruba by setting up a home lab. This lab will be used to gain more practical experience with Aruba. I already gotten my hands on 4 access-points (345), but what else would I need? Eventually I want to use it to pass the ACP exam in addition to being able to test scenarios I might encounter with my customers.

Do I need a gateway, for example something out of the 7000 series?

Do I need an SD-Branch device for example a 9004 or 9012?

What about switches, these can be quite expensive I have seen, especially 6300, or can I test most things with a 6200?

Hope someone can provide me with some tips, I wasn't able to find a lab blueprint to help me out.

TY

I am working as an architect at a well-known network consultancy firm and am trying to gain experience with Aruba by setting up a home lab. This lab will be used to gain more practical experience with Aruba. I already gotten my hands on 4 access-points (345), but what else would I need? Eventually I want to use it to pass the ACP exam in addition to being able to test scenarios I might encounter with my customers.

Do I need a gateway, for example something out of the 7000 series?

Do I need an SD-Branch device for example a 9004 or 9012?

What about switches, these can be quite expensive I have seen, especially 6300, or can I test most things with a 6200?

Hope someone can provide me with some tips, I wasn't able to find a lab blueprint to help me out.

TY

In addition to the previous response, real-world experience with actual customer networks is expected and would really help to pass the exam.

If you have access to Aruba resources as a partner, you could have a look at Aruba Workbench and the Demo Experience Platform (DXP) to have access to remote demo (DXP) and lab equipment (Workbench).

I am working as an architect at a well-known network consultancy firm and am trying to gain experience with Aruba by setting up a home lab. This lab will be used to gain more practical experience with Aruba. I already gotten my hands on 4 access-points (345), but what else would I need? Eventually I want to use it to pass the ACP exam in addition to being able to test scenarios I might encounter with my customers.

Do I need a gateway, for example something out of the 7000 series?

Do I need an SD-Branch device for example a 9004 or 9012?

What about switches, these can be quite expensive I have seen, especially 6300, or can I test most things with a 6200?

Hope someone can provide me with some tips, I wasn't able to find a lab blueprint to help me out.

TY