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AOS 6.5 was designed to work seamlessly with , the network management system that provides granular visibility into the health of the RF environment. For larger deployments, Aruba introduced the Mobility Master architecture alongside this version. This allowed for a hierarchical configuration model, enabling global policies to be pushed across thousands of controllers and APs—a necessity for distributed enterprises and campus environments.
Ensure you are on the latest service release of 6.5 (specifically 6.5.4.x or higher) to patch the KRACK and FragAttacks vulnerabilities. Legacy code is fine; unpatched legacy code is a liability.
Comprehensive SNMP v2c/v3 support for monitoring through Enterprise MIBs. Legacy Status and Upgrading
: A proactive management tool that provides visibility into non-RF metrics like DNS, DHCP, and RADIUS to identify connectivity issues before they impact users. AppRF Technology
Controllerless architecture where one AP acts as a virtual controller for a local cluster. (Note: Can be converted to CAP mode). Retail stores and distributed mid-market locations. Upgrade Considerations: Moving Beyond AOS 6.5
Streamlined management for rapid deployment. Core Pillars of ArubaOS 6.5 1. Robust Enterprise Security (Role-Based Access)
ArubaOS 6.5 supports a wide range of network topologies to fit different enterprise needs: Campus Networks : Traditionally utilizes a Master-Local