HPE Aruba Networking Product Catalog 2026

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2 years ago 2024 CatalogCompared to the past, I realized once again that the speed of technological advancement is truly frightening.
In particular, this 2026 catalog goes beyond a simple product lineup update and reveals the direction of integrated HPE Networking.

We'll highlight what's changed in the 2026 catalog and highlight key points to keep in mind.

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1. "AI Beyond AI" – Transforming the Operator Experience

While the 2024 catalog emphasized the adoption of AI through the AI-powered Edge Services Platform (ESP), the 2026 catalog goes into a different depth.

• Full-scale introduction of generative AI (GenAI): Beyond simply detecting problems, generative AI directly assists with troubleshooting and autonomous network operation.
• Agentic AI & Digital Twin: Agentic AI and digital twin technology are applied to optimize the network, maximizing the user experience.
• Large-Scale Empirical Model (LEM): A new concept called 'LEM' has emerged to ensure the performance of applications and focuses on optimizing app performance.

2. Hardware Evolution: The Era of Wi-Fi 7 and 800G

There have also been notable changes in the hardware specifications that form the basis of the network.

• Wi-Fi 7 access pointWi-Fi 7, initially introduced in the 2024 catalog as an early model (such as the AP-730 series), has now become a mainstream product line. The lineup has been expanded with models like the cost-effective AP-720 and AP-740 to meet customer needs.
• Optimized for 800G and AI Workloads: 800G interface support has been specified for data centers and core switching areas, a crucial evolution to handle increasingly large AI workloads.
• CX Switch Lineup Expansion: The 2026 catalog includes a new modular switch, the CX 5420 series, as well as new products in the CX6300M and CX8325 series, expanding your network building options.

3. Completing Security and Integration: Unified SASE and SSE

On the security front, the slogan "The Secure AI-Native Networking" has become even more robust.

• Unified SASE Platform: The Unified SASE platform, which combines SD-WAN and Security Service Edge (SSE), is further emphasized. It clearly demonstrates the business value of managing all security functions, including ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and DEM, on a single platform.
• HPE GreenLake Integration: The 2026 catalog will feature increased emphasis on integration with the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform and the As-a-Service model, supporting a complete transition to a cloud operating model.

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If you have been thinking about 'how to integrate AI into networks', 2026 is the year when AI becomes part of the network and operates autonomously.It heralds the dawn of a new era. In particular, the popularization of Wi-Fi 7, 800G-class performance, and generative AI-based management tools will provide network operators with a whole new level of convenience.

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