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Exam Information
Official specifications published by HP
Exam Format
90 min
60
68%
Professional
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE
Validity
3 years
Exam retired - no recertification available; Certification revoked after January 31, 2024; Transition to HPE7-A03 or HPE7-A04 recommended
HPE6-A47 Exam Topics and Domains
HPE6-A47 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Aruba Controllers, Aruba AirWave, Aruba Central, Aruba Access Points, and more.
1
Network Design Fundamentals
20%
Design Aruba mobility and switching solutions
Campus network designBranch and remote network design
- Design appropriate Aruba mobility and switching solutions for campus, branch, and remote networks
- Select the right Aruba products for different network scenarios
Gather and translate customer requirements
Requirements gathering
- Gather information on customer requirements
- Translate business requirements into technical needs
2
RF Planning and Wireless Design
25%
RF Planning
RF site surveysChannel planningAP placement and density
- Develop skills for RF Planning
- Design for optimal wireless coverage and capacity
3
Redundant Campus Architecture Design
20%
High availability design
Controller redundancySwitch redundancy
- Design redundant campus architecture
- Implement high availability best practices
4
Security and Authentication Design
15%
Security best practices
Wireless securityAccess control
- Learn best practices for security
- Design secure wireless and wired networks
5
Quality of Service (QoS)
10%
QoS planning and implementation
Voice and video QoS
- Define strategies for planning Quality of Service (QoS) solutions
- Protect voice and other time-sensitive traffic
6
Management Solutions
5%
Network management platform selection
Aruba AirWave vs Aruba Central
- Determine when to add Aruba AirWave or Aruba Central to a proposal
- Select appropriate management platform for customer needs
7
Very High Density (VHD) Design
5%
High-density wireless and wired design
VHD wirelessVHD wired
- Plan Very High Density (VHD) design for wired and wireless networks
- Address unique challenges of high-density environments
How do I earn this certification?
Passing HPE6-A47 earns the Aruba Certified Design Professional (ACDP) certification. It sits in the Aruba Design (Retired) track.
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Who should take this exam?
- Architect experience with Aruba wireless and wired switching solutions
- Field experience focused on interpreting architectures and customer requirements
- Ability to design Aruba subsystems or single-site campus network solutions