HPE Aruba ClearPass CP-HW-500 Hardware Transfer License
This HPE Aruba ClearPass CP-HW-500 license facilitates the transfer of hardware, ensuring continued access to essential network access control capabilities for your business operations.
- Hardware Transfer: Enables the secure and compliant transfer of ClearPass hardware licenses between devices.
- License Term: Subscription-based licensing provides ongoing access to platform features and updates.
- Platform Applicability: Specifically designed for HPE Aruba ClearPass hardware platforms.
- Value Proposition: Ensures regulatory compliance and uninterrupted access to critical network security functions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The HPE Aruba ClearPass CP-HW-500 HW XFER E-LT is a hardware transfer license for the Aruba ClearPass platform. This subscription-based license allows for the transfer of existing ClearPass hardware entitlements, ensuring continuity and flexibility in managing your network access control infrastructure.
This license is intended for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for maintaining and upgrading their network security posture. It integrates with existing Aruba ClearPass hardware deployments, providing a mechanism to reallocate or transfer licenses as hardware configurations change.
- License Management: Facilitates the transfer of hardware-based licenses, simplifying asset management.
- Subscription Billing: Offers predictable costs with a subscription model for ongoing access.
- Platform Continuity: Ensures that your network access control capabilities remain operational during hardware transitions.
- Compliance Assurance: Supports adherence to licensing agreements and regulatory requirements.
- Scalability Support: Provides flexibility to adapt your network security infrastructure as business needs evolve.
This HPE Aruba ClearPass license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking flexible and compliant management of their network access control hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Network Hardware Reallocation
Enable teams to efficiently reallocate existing Aruba ClearPass hardware licenses to new or upgraded devices. This ensures continuous network access control coverage without requiring new license purchases during hardware refreshes.
on-premises network infrastructure, hardware lifecycle management, IT asset optimization, network security operations
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Streamline the process of transferring hardware licenses to maintain strict compliance with HPE licensing agreements. This prevents potential audit issues and ensures all network access control functions remain legally licensed.
regulated business environments, IT compliance audits, software asset management, network infrastructure governance
Support Business Continuity
Automate the transfer of critical network access control capabilities during hardware failures or planned maintenance. This minimizes downtime and ensures uninterrupted network security for end-users.
high-availability network deployments, disaster recovery planning, IT operations continuity, critical business systems
Key Features
Hardware License Transfer
Allows for the compliant movement of ClearPass hardware entitlements between devices, preserving investment and flexibility.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to platform updates and support.
Aruba ClearPass Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing Aruba ClearPass hardware infrastructure.
Compliance Management
Helps maintain adherence to software licensing terms and regulatory requirements for network access control.
Operational Flexibility
Supports dynamic IT environments by allowing license reallocation as hardware needs change.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network access control to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making license transfer essential for hardware upgrades.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient data privacy, necessitating secure network access and compliant management of IT infrastructure, including license transfers during hardware refreshes.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer data and often operate multiple locations, requiring flexible and compliant network security solutions that can adapt to hardware changes.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies operate under stringent security mandates and compliance frameworks, demanding reliable and auditable network access control solutions where license management is critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hardware transfer license?
A hardware transfer license, like the HPE Aruba ClearPass CP-HW-500, allows you to move an existing software license entitlement from one piece of hardware to another. This is typically used when upgrading or replacing existing hardware.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This license is offered on a subscription basis, indicated by 'E-LT' in the product code, meaning it provides access for a defined term and is billed accordingly.
What does 'HW XFER' mean?
'HW XFER' stands for Hardware Transfer, specifying that the primary function of this license is to facilitate the transfer of hardware-based entitlements for the Aruba ClearPass platform.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.