A customer has an Aruba ESP solution at the main campus. The customer now wants to update several branch networks. What is a key point to explain about Aruba SD-Branch solutions?

Question

Options

• AInstant On APs and switches are recommended for the branches, and they can be integrated into
• BThe branch solution can use the same models of APs and switches as the campus, and the entire
• CYou can deliver an SD-WAN solution with a mix of Aruba hardware and partner WAN gateways, all
• DWith the addition of the Aruba Fabric Composer to the campus, the customer can obtain Zero

• A
  4% (3)
• B
  9% (6)
• C
  13% (9)
• D
  73% (49)

Explanation

Option D is correct because a major selling point of Aruba SD-Branch is its ability to deliver Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for remote branches - devices can be shipped directly to a site and auto-configure without needing skilled IT staff on-site, which is critical for scaling branch deployments efficiently within the Aruba ESP ecosystem.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A is incorrect because Instant On is Aruba's simplified, small-business product line - it is not the recommended enterprise SD-Branch solution and does not integrate into the full ESP/Aruba Central management stack.
• B is incorrect because SD-Branch deployments typically use specific SD-WAN gateway hardware at branches, not simply the same AP and switch models used at the main campus.
• C is incorrect because while some SD-WAN flexibility exists, describing the solution primarily as a mix of Aruba and partner WAN gateways misrepresents Aruba's SD-Branch positioning, which emphasizes a unified Aruba solution managed through Central.

Memory tip: Think "Branch = ZTP + no truck roll." SD-Branch's core value proposition is that branches can be provisioned remotely at scale - if an answer touches on Zero Touch Provisioning in the context of branches, that's your signal. Instant On (A) is for shops and small offices, not enterprise branches.

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