HPE Aruba Networking MC-VA-10 Virtual Mobility Controller License RW Support for 10 AP E-LTU

The HPE Aruba Networking MC-VA-10 Virtual Mobility Controller License provides the functionality of a hardware mobility controller in a virtualized form factor, supporting up to 10 access points. Deployed as a virtual machine on your existing virtualization infrastructure and running AOS-8, this virtual appliance centralizes wireless network management, delivers Wi‑Fi services, and enables operational savings by sharing resources with other VMs. It can be managed by Aruba Mobility Conductor for greater scale and supports Zero Touch Provisioning for simplified deployments.

Advantages

This virtual mobility controller offers the same core features as physical mobility controllers while eliminating the need for additional hardware. It centralizes role-based access control and includes built-in policy enforcement firewall for Dynamic Segmentation. AI-powered RF optimization improves wireless performance, and the appliance supports seamless L2/L3 roaming. The MC-VA-10 leverages existing virtualization infrastructure to reduce capital expenditure and supports modern Wi‑Fi standards including Wi‑Fi 6, Wi‑Fi 6E, Wi‑Fi 7, WPA3 and Enhanced Open.

Suitable for

• Small to medium enterprise sites needing centralized wireless management for up to 10 APs
• Environments that prefer virtualized network functions to reduce hardware procurement
• Deployments requiring Dynamic Segmentation and centralized role-based access control
• Networks that need simplified provisioning using Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)

Key specifications

• Model: MC-VA-10 Virtual Mobility Controller License (Q9B94AAE)
• Supported access points: up to 10 APs
• Concurrent users supported: platform can scale in larger deployments when managed by Mobility Conductor; this license is sized for small sites
• Software: HPE Aruba AOS‑8 virtual appliance
• Management: compatible with Aruba Mobility Conductor; Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) supported
• Security & standards: WPA3, Enhanced Open, Dynamic Segmentation with built-in firewall
• Wi‑Fi support: Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi‑Fi 6E, Wi‑Fi 7
• MPN / EAN: Q9B94AAE / 0190017279923

How to use

Deploy the MC-VA-10 as a virtual machine on your existing hypervisor and install the Aruba AOS-8 virtual appliance image. Register and license the VM according to Aruba procedures, then configure central policies and role-based access controls through the controller or via Mobility Conductor. Add and adopt up to 10 access points, enable Zero Touch Provisioning if desired, and verify RF optimization and roaming settings for expected client density.

Usage recommendations

For best results, run the MC-VA-10 on a properly resourced virtualization host and integrate it with Aruba Mobility Conductor when scaling beyond a single site. Use Dynamic Segmentation and the built-in firewall to enforce access policies, and enable AI RF optimization to maintain Wi‑Fi performance as client count and density change.