HPE Aruba ClearPass Network Access Control Platform License
HPE Aruba ClearPass Network Access Control platform licensing provides advanced security and policy enforcement for up to 100,000 devices over a 3-year term.
- License Term: 3-year subscription for continuous access to advanced network security features.
- Capacity: Supports up to 100,000 network access control endpoints.
- Security Focus: Enables granular policy enforcement, device profiling, and guest access management.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements through consistent security posture.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This HPE Aruba ClearPass Network Access Control platform license provides essential software capabilities for managing and securing network access for a large user base. It unlocks advanced features for policy enforcement, device authentication, and security posture assessment, ensuring a controlled and compliant network environment for up to 100,000 endpoints.
Ideal for mid-market to enterprise organizations, this subscription-based license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for network security and operations. It integrates with existing network infrastructure to provide a unified approach to access control, reducing complexity and enhancing security across wired, wireless, and VPN connections.
- Centralized Policy Management: Define and enforce consistent access policies across your entire network.
- Device Visibility and Profiling: Automatically identify and classify all devices connecting to your network.
- Guest Access Solutions: Securely onboard and manage visitors with customizable guest portals.
- Compliance and Auditing: Maintain audit trails and ensure adherence to security standards.
- Integration Capabilities: Works with existing network infrastructure and security tools.
This HPE Aruba ClearPass license offers essential network access control capabilities, empowering mid-market organizations to enhance security without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce granular access policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture. Streamline the onboarding of new devices and users while maintaining a strong security perimeter.
wired networks, wireless networks, BYOD environments, IoT device management
Automate device profiling and authentication
Automate the identification and profiling of all devices connecting to the network, regardless of whether they are corporate-owned or personal. Streamline authentication processes using various methods like 802.1X, MAC authentication, and captive portals.
network segmentation, security policy enforcement, device inventory management
Streamline guest and contractor access
Streamline the process of providing secure and controlled network access for guests, contractors, and temporary staff. Automate the creation and management of temporary accounts and guest portals to simplify onboarding.
visitor network access, temporary user provisioning, public Wi-Fi security
Key Features
Network Access Control (NAC)
Enforce security policies and control access for all devices connecting to your network, reducing the risk of unauthorized entry.
Device Profiling
Automatically identify and classify devices, enabling tailored security policies and better network visibility.
Policy Enforcement Engine
Dynamically assign network access and security policies based on user, device, and location for granular control.
Guest Access Management
Provide secure, self-service portals for guests to easily and safely connect to your network.
Reporting and Auditing
Maintain detailed logs and generate reports for compliance, troubleshooting, and security analysis.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent access controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which ClearPass helps enforce through granular policy management and auditing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must comply with HIPAA and protect sensitive patient data, making robust network access control and device security essential for preventing breaches.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage a high volume of diverse devices and users, requiring scalable solutions for secure network access and guest connectivity across campus environments.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly connecting operational technology (OT) devices, necessitating secure network segmentation and access control to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HPE Aruba ClearPass?
HPE Aruba ClearPass is a network access control platform that provides policy-based access management for wired, wireless, and VPN connections. It helps secure networks by authenticating users and devices, enforcing security policies, and providing visibility.
What does the '100K CE' in the product name signify?
The '100K' typically refers to the capacity of the license, supporting up to 100,000 network access control endpoints or devices. 'CE' often denotes a specific edition or feature set within the ClearPass licensing structure.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is a subscription-based model, indicated by 'SUBSCRIPTION' in the product data. This means you pay recurring fees for the use of the software over the specified term, typically annually or monthly.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.