Which Aruba Central feature enables firmware updates across multiple CX switches simultaneously?

Aruba Central uses Firmware Compliance policies applied to groups of devices to manage and standardize software versions. An administrator can define a specific firmware version for a group containing multiple CX switches. Central then identifies any non-compliant switches within that group and allows the administrator to schedule simultaneous or rolling upgrades to bring all devices to the desired version. This feature centralizes and automates the firmware update process across a fleet of switches, ensuring consistency and simplifying management.

A. Network Analytics Engine (NAE): NAE is an on-box framework for monitoring and troubleshooting network health using scripts. It does not manage firmware updates from Aruba Central.
C. Smart Rate Ports: This is a hardware feature (HPE Smart Rate) that enables multi-gigabit Ethernet speeds on switch ports. It is unrelated to software or firmware management.
D. Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MC-LAG): MC-LAG is a high-availability feature that provides device-level redundancy by creating a logical link aggregation group across two separate switches. It is a network resiliency technology, not a management tool.

1. Aruba Central User Guide: In the section "Managing Software Upgrades for Switches

" it states

"Aruba Central allows you to enforce firmware compliance across all devices in a group. At the group level

you can set a firmware version for the devices in the group and upgrade the devices that are not in compliance with the version set for the group."

Source: Aruba Central User Guide

"Managing Software Upgrades for Switches" > "Setting Firmware Compliance".

2. ArubaOS-CX 10.12 Fundamentals Guide: This guide describes the Network Analytics Engine (NAE) as a tool for network monitoring and troubleshooting through scripting

confirming it is not a firmware management feature.

Source: ArubaOS-CX 10.12 Fundamentals Guide

Chapter "Network Analytics Engine

" Page 1.

3. Aruba CX 6300 Switch Series Data Sheet: This document describes HPE Smart Rate ports as a physical layer technology for multi-gigabit connectivity (1/2.5/5GbE)

confirming its function is unrelated to firmware management.

Source: Aruba CX 6300 Switch Series Data Sheet

Page 2

"Performance and Power" section.