Which management solution for HPE Aruba Networking CX switches integrates tightly with VMware?

Question

Options

• AHPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager
• BHPE Aruba Networking Central
• CHPE Aruba Networking NetEdit
• DHPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer (AFC)

• A
  5% (1)
• B
  5% (1)
• D
  90% (19)

Explanation

HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer (AFC) is purpose-built to integrate with VMware environments, providing automated network provisioning that aligns with VMware vCenter and NSX workflows - it bridges the gap between virtualization and physical network infrastructure on CX switches.

• A (ClearPass) is wrong because ClearPass is a network access control (NAC) and policy management platform focused on authentication and authorization, not VMware integration.
• B (Central) is wrong because Aruba Central is a cloud-based management platform for broad network operations (Wi-Fi, switches, SD-WAN), not specifically designed for VMware ecosystem integration.
• C (NetEdit) is wrong because NetEdit is a network configuration and change management tool for CX switches focused on automation and consistency, without tight VMware coupling.

Memory tip: Think "Fabric Composer = Fits Clouds" - AFC composes the network fabric to fit virtualized cloud environments like VMware, while the others handle access control, general cloud management, or config management respectively.

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