The HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway delivers secure, high-performance WAN connectivity for distributed enterprises. It combines dynamic path optimisation, integrated firewall capabilities, and centralised orchestration to improve application performance and ensure resilient connectivity across hybrid cloud and multi-site environments.
Guide price: Price range: £1,200.00 through £9,500.00 Ex. VAT
Distributed enterprises must connect branch offices, data centres, and cloud platforms while maintaining consistent application performance and secure connectivity across the WAN.
The HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway provides integrated SD-WAN functionality with support for MPLS, broadband internet, and 4G/5G connectivity. Typical branch appliances include multiple 1GbE RJ-45 ports and 1/10GbE SFP+ interfaces, enabling flexible WAN and LAN connectivity for branch locations. The platform supports WAN throughput ranging from approximately 10 Mbps to 3 Gbps depending on model. Integrated routing, segmentation, VPN, and WAN optimisation let the platform steer traffic according to application needs while maintaining secure connectivity between users, branches, and cloud services.
EdgeConnect appliances are orchestrated through Aruba SD-WAN Orchestrator, which provides zero-touch provisioning, automated path selection, and integrated security capabilities including stateful firewall and segmentation. Organisations that require integrated SD-Branch gateway services on Aruba infrastructure may also consider the HPE Aruba 9004 Gateway, for consolidating WAN edge, security policy and branch connectivity in one platform.
By dynamically steering traffic across available WAN links and continuously monitoring network conditions, EdgeConnect gateways help organisations maintain application performance while simplifying WAN management across distributed sites.
Our specialists can design and deploy HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway solutions aligned to secure, high-performance enterprise WAN architectures.
The HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway enables secure, application-aware WAN connectivity for distributed enterprises, replacing traditional MPLS architectures with software-defined WAN intelligence.
Dynamic Path Control
Continuously monitors WAN conditions and automatically selects the best path for application traffic.
First-Packet Application Identification
Recognises thousands of applications and immediately applies policy-based routing.
WAN Link Bonding
Combines multiple WAN circuits to improve resilience and bandwidth utilisation.
Adaptive Forward Error Correction
Maintains application performance across unreliable network links.
Stateful Zone-Based Firewall
Provides segmentation and secure policy enforcement across the WAN edge.
End-to-End Encryption
Protects traffic across public and private WAN links.
Centralised Orchestration
Aruba Orchestrator enables policy management and visibility across distributed sites.
Whether modernising branch connectivity or enabling hybrid cloud access, we help design Aruba EdgeConnect environments that deliver resilient application performance.
| Product Series | EdgeConnect |
|---|---|
| Deployment | WAN Edge |
| Role | |
| Form Factor | |
| Port Configuration | Varies by model (multiple WAN/LAN ports) |
| HA Support | |
| Power Supply Redundancy |
The HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway is designed for organisations that need a secure WAN edge platform that combines SD-WAN, firewall, routing, and WAN optimisation. It is best suited to distributed enterprises that want to connect branches, data centres, and cloud resources with stronger application control across mixed WAN links.
Branch offices often rely on a mix of MPLS, internet, and mobile links to connect users and applications. EdgeConnect is widely used in these environments to steer traffic by business intent and keep branch connectivity aligned to application needs.
Many organisations want security controls built into the WAN platform rather than added separately at every site. EdgeConnect fits this approach by combining routing, firewall, and secure WAN functions in one edge appliance.
Modern WAN designs increasingly prioritise direct access to cloud applications and distributed services. EdgeConnect is a strong fit where application performance and policy control must be maintained across cloud-first traffic patterns.
Sites using broadband, MPLS, and 5G often need path selection and traffic conditioning to improve user experience. EdgeConnect suits these deployments where multiple links must work together as one application-aware WAN service.
Organisations moving toward single-vendor SASE often start by consolidating SD-WAN and secure edge functions. EdgeConnect is a good fit where WAN modernisation is part of a broader secure access strategy.
Our team can help design and deploy Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN infrastructure for branch connectivity, secure WAN edge, and cloud-first network modernisation.
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