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HPE6-A90 Verified 2026 Edition

HPE Networking Central Exam Practice Test

HPE Networking Central Exam earns the HPE Advanced Product Certified credential for Aruba Central, HPE's cloud-based network management platform. It assumes proficiency gained from HPE's own Aruba Central and AOS-10 training courses. Aruba Central's architecture and floor-plan tools, managing wired networks through Central, and AOS-10 fundamentals are the main areas of the practice test.

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Exam Format

90 min
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70%
HPE Advanced Product Certified

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HPE6-A90 Exam Topics and Domains

HPE6-A90 is organized into 3 weighted domains.

1

Network Management with HPE Aruba Networking Central

34%

HPE Aruba Networking Central overview

HPE GreenLake architectureHPE Aruba Networking portfolio

Explain the relationship between HPE GreenLake and HPE Aruba Networking Central and their use for cloud-based network management.

HPE Aruba Networking Central architecture

NavigationHierarchy

Apply HPE Aruba Networking Central architecture and features to address modern network needs.

Floor Plan Manager and topology

Floor Plan ManagerFloor plan dashboard monitoringTopology

Implement HPE Aruba Networking Central floor plan management.

Monitoring

Monitoring sitesNetwork monitoringClient monitoringApplication monitoring

Utilize the comprehensive monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting functionalities of HPE Aruba Networking Central.

Troubleshooting

MethodologyTools and resourcesAudit TrailAI InsightsAlerts

Utilize the comprehensive monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting functionalities of HPE Aruba Networking Central.

HPE Aruba Networking Central API capability

API overviewREST API overviewGenerating and managing access tokensMake API calls in the HPE Aruba Networking Developer Hub

Explore HPE Aruba Networking Central API capabilities.

Administration and reporting

Identity and access controlResource restrictions policyUser audit logsCertificate managementManage reports

Utilize the comprehensive monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting functionalities of HPE Aruba Networking Central.

2

Managing Wired Networks with HPE Aruba Networking Central

33%

Introduction to switch management using HPE Aruba Networking Central

Overview of HPE Aruba Networking Central and HPE GreenLakeIntroduction to switch management and troubleshooting features

Explore switch management options on HPE Aruba Networking Central.

Basics of switch management

Switch onboardingSwitch configuration profilesAPI and GUI

Perform AOS-CX switch onboarding.

Switch system configuration

Common system configurationSource interface and SNMP configurationSwitch administration and system detailsSwitch firmware recommendations

Configure and manage AOS-CX switches.

Configuring VLANs

LANs and VLANsCreating a VLAN profileNamed VLAN profile

Configure switch features necessary for a branch office or a single building network.

Ports and link aggregation

LAN concepts and prerequisitesSwitch port configurationLAG configuration

Configure switch features necessary for a branch office or a single building network.

Loop prevention methods

Loop in a network switchLoop preventionEnabling Spanning Tree ProtocolSTP anomaly recommender

Configure switch features necessary for a branch office or a single building network.

Switch high availability

Introduction to VSFVSF configuration and managementVSF monitoring and troubleshootingHPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching eXtension

Configure and manage AOS-CX switches.

Switch Virtual Interfaces

RoutingInter-VLAN routing and multilayer switchLayer 3 routingLayer 3 analysisMultilayer interface typesDHCP helper addressDHCP attacksDHCP snoopingConfiguring SVI and HPE Aruba Networking Central

Configure and manage AOS-CX switches.

Routing fundamentals

Introduction to routingStatic routesVirtual Routing and Forwarding

Monitor and troubleshoot a wired network using HPE Aruba Networking Central.

3

Introduction to AOS-10

33%

WLAN fundamentals and RF basics

RF bands and channels802.11 standards and amendmentsRF basicsAntenna technologyRadio technologiesRF transmit powerWLAN mobility

List the features in AOS-10.

HPE Aruba Networking security-first, AI-powered networking

Network challenges at the edgeHPE Aruba Networking Central

List the features in AOS-10.

AOS-10 architecture

Current solutionsAOS-10 architectureProduct lineAOS-10 supported hardware

List the features in AOS-10.

AOS-10 access points

Difference from Instant APsWhat is AirMatch?What is ClientMatch?HPE Aruba Networking Central groupsConfiguring WLAN on AOS-10 AP onlyMonitoring

Add and configure access points.

HPE Aruba Networking user roles

HPE Aruba Networking firewallRoles, policies, and rulesRole derivationIdentity-based HPE Aruba Networking firewallAccess control rulesApplication ruleAliasesGlobal and WLAN policies

Create groups and users.

Deployments with gateways

When to use gatewaysAOS-10 gateway modesAP to gateway connectionsTunnel orchestrationSwitch to gateway connectionsGateway to gateway tunnelsGateway clusterCluster configurationCluster monitoringDeployment with gateways

Add and configure gateways.

Tunnel forwarding mode

Tunnel orchestratorTunnel mode SSID configurationMixed forwarding mode
  • Describe the tunnel forwarding modes.
  • Configure the tunnel forwarding modes.

Microbranch

What is HPE's microbranch solution?Microbranch configurationPolicy-based routing (PBR)
  • Describe microbranch.
  • Configure microbranch.

Cloud services

What has changed from AOS-8 to AOS-10WAN link bandwidth requirementLive upgrade serviceAP upgradeGateway upgradeKey managementCentral licensing
  • Describe cloud services.
  • Implement cloud services.

How do I earn this certification?

Passing HPE6-A90 earns the HPE Advanced Product Certified - HPE Aruba Networking Central certification. It sits in the HPE Aruba Networking track.

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What's changed on this exam?

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  • HPE Aruba Networking Central (cloud-native, on HPE GreenLake) Core platform of the exam; includes AI Insights, Floor Plan Manager, REST API/Developer Hub, and unified wired/wireless management.
  • AOS-10 One full section (33%) covers AOS-10 architecture, access points, gateways, tunnel forwarding, microbranch, and cloud services, including AOS-8 to AOS-10 changes.

Who should take this exam?

  • Network Management with HPE Aruba Networking Central, Rev. 25.41
  • Managing Wired Networks with HPE Aruba Networking Central, Rev. 25.41
  • Introduction to AOS-10, Rev. 25.41
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Common Questions

What is the HPE6-A90 exam?
HPE6-A90, the HPE Networking Central Exam, is a proctored certification exam that validates your ability to manage, monitor, and optimize wired (and wireless) networks using HPE Aruba Networking Central. Passing it earns the HPE Advanced Product Certified - HPE Aruba Networking Central certification.
How many questions are on the HPE6-A90 exam and what is the passing score?
The HPE6-A90 exam contains 50 questions, lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, and requires a passing score of 70%. It is delivered as a proctored exam through Pearson VUE.
What topics does the HPE6-A90 exam cover?
The exam is divided into three sections: Network Management with HPE Aruba Networking Central (34%), Managing Wired Networks with HPE Aruba Networking Central (33%), and Introduction to AOS-10 (33%).
What languages is the HPE6-A90 exam available in?
The HPE6-A90 exam is available in English, Japanese, and Korean.
Are there prerequisites for HPE6-A90?
There are no formal prerequisites. HPE recommends preparing with either three 2-day courses (Network Management with HPE Aruba Networking Central, Managing Wired Networks with HPE Aruba Networking Central, and Introduction to AOS-10) or the 5-day HPE Aruba Networking Central Boot Camp.
What certification do I earn by passing HPE6-A90?
Passing HPE6-A90 earns the HPE Advanced Product Certified - HPE Aruba Networking Central certification, which is at the Proficient skill level.
How do I register for the HPE6-A90 exam?
You register through the HPE credential management platform (certmetrics) which redirects to Pearson VUE for scheduling. First-time users should first create an HPE Learner ID via the HPE certification-learning platform.

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