R3V91A HPE Aruba 4-Port 10/100/1000base-t Wireless Aps

HPE R3V91A Aruba 9004 Branch Gateway

The HPE R3V91A Aruba 9004 (US) Branch Gateway is a versatile networking solution designed to deliver secure, high-speed connectivity for branch offices. Supporting up to 2,048 clients and 32 wireless access points, it ensures reliable LTE connectivity and enterprise-grade performance.

General Information

• Manufacturer: HPE
• Part Number: R3V91A
• Device Type: Wireless Access Point / Branch Gateway

Technical Specifications

Port Configuration

• Network Ports: 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45
• Management Ports: 1 x USB Type 3, 1 x Micro USB

Power Supply

• Source: 12V DC
• Adapter: 2.5A AC-to-DC power adapter

Performance & Capacity

• Maximum Clients: Up to 2,048
• Wireless Access Points Supported: 32
• LTE Category: 12

Connectivity & Antenna

• Connectors:
  • 2 x SMA connectors for Main and Diversity Antenna
  • 1 x SMA connector for GPS Antenna

HPE R3V91A Aruba 9004 (US) 4-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T LTE

The HPE R3V91A Aruba 9004 (US) 4-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T LTE Branch Gateway is an enterprise-class networking solution engineered to deliver secure, high-performance connectivity for distributed organizations. Built by Hewlett Packard Enterprise under its Aruba Networking portfolio, this compact yet powerful branch gateway is designed to support up to 2,000 clients and 32 wireless access points, making it an ideal choice for small to mid-sized branch offices, retail stores, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, and remote corporate environments. It combines wired, wireless, and LTE capabilities into a unified platform that simplifies WAN edge architecture while enhancing security, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Enterprise-Grade Branch Connectivity

As modern enterprises embrace hybrid work, cloud-first strategies, and distributed IT environments, the need for reliable and secure branch connectivity becomes critical. The Aruba 9004 branch gateway addresses these demands with integrated WAN routing, VPN services, SD-WAN capabilities, and advanced firewall functions. By consolidating multiple networking services into a single appliance, this branch gateway reduces hardware sprawl, lowers operational costs, and improves performance across remote sites.

Designed for Distributed Enterprises

The Aruba 9004 (US) model is purpose-built for organizations managing multiple branch locations across diverse geographies. Whether deployed in retail chains, educational campuses, hospitality venues, or government offices, the gateway provides consistent policy enforcement and centralized management. Its architecture supports secure tunneling back to corporate data centers or cloud services, ensuring that business-critical applications remain accessible and protected.

Unified Wired and Wireless Integration

With support for up to 32 wireless access points, the Aruba 9004 gateway seamlessly integrates with Aruba campus and branch Wi-Fi solutions. This tight integration ensures centralized policy management, dynamic segmentation, and secure onboarding for both wired and wireless devices. The gateway acts as a control point for access points, enabling organizations to maintain consistent user experiences and security standards across all branch environments.

4-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Architecture

The HPE R3V91A Aruba 9004 features four Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting 10/100/1000BASE-T connectivity. These ports provide flexible options for WAN uplinks, LAN connections, and device integration. Designed to accommodate modern network infrastructures, the gigabit ports ensure high-speed data transmission, low latency, and reliable performance for bandwidth-intensive applications.

Flexible WAN and LAN Deployment Options

The four Ethernet ports can be configured for various networking roles, including primary WAN, secondary WAN, or LAN connectivity. This flexibility allows IT teams to design resilient branch topologies that support multiple internet service providers or dedicated MPLS links. With intelligent traffic steering and SD-WAN capabilities, the gateway optimizes path selection based on performance metrics and application requirements.

High-Performance Data Throughput

Gigabit Ethernet connectivity ensures that the Aruba 9004 can handle high volumes of traffic without bottlenecks. From video conferencing and VoIP communications to cloud-based ERP systems and SaaS platforms, the gateway maintains stable performance even under heavy loads. Its hardware acceleration capabilities further enhance throughput, delivering efficient packet processing for secure tunnels and encrypted sessions.

Optimized for Modern Business Applications

As organizations increasingly rely on cloud-hosted tools such as collaboration platforms, CRM systems, and virtual desktops, network performance directly impacts productivity. The Aruba 9004 gateway ensures seamless access to these applications by prioritizing critical traffic, minimizing jitter, and reducing packet loss. This makes it a strong fit for environments that require consistent connectivity to public and private cloud services.

Integrated LTE for Business Continuity

One of the standout features of the HPE R3V91A Aruba 9004 (US) branch gateway is its integrated LTE capability. Built-in LTE support provides an additional layer of resilience by enabling wireless WAN connectivity. This feature ensures that branch operations remain uninterrupted even if the primary wired connection fails.

Automatic Failover and Redundancy

The integrated LTE interface can function as a primary WAN link in remote or temporary sites, or as a backup connection in mission-critical branches. In the event of a broadband outage, the gateway automatically switches to LTE connectivity, maintaining secure access to corporate resources and cloud applications. This automatic failover mechanism minimizes downtime and supports business continuity objectives.

Rapid Deployment in Remote Locations

For organizations expanding into new markets or setting up temporary branches, LTE connectivity simplifies deployment. Without waiting for wired infrastructure installation, IT teams can quickly establish secure connectivity through cellular networks. This is particularly valuable in construction sites, pop-up retail environments, and rural offices where traditional WAN circuits may not be readily available.

Secure Cellular Connectivity

The LTE functionality integrates with Aruba’s secure VPN framework, ensuring encrypted communication between the branch gateway and central data centers or cloud platforms. By combining LTE redundancy with enterprise-grade encryption protocols, the Aruba 9004 maintains high security standards even over public cellular networks.

Clients and 32 Wireless Access Points

The scalability of the Aruba 9004 gateway makes it suitable for growing branch environments. With support for up to 2,000 connected clients and 32 wireless access points, the device accommodates dense user populations without compromising performance or security.

High-Density User Environments

Retail stores during peak hours, healthcare clinics with connected medical devices, and educational institutions with numerous student devices require gateways capable of managing large client volumes. The Aruba 9004 delivers the processing power and memory resources necessary to handle authentication, policy enforcement, and encrypted traffic for thousands of endpoints simultaneously.

Seamless Access Point Integration

By supporting up to 32 Aruba wireless access points, the gateway enables centralized configuration and monitoring of Wi-Fi networks. IT administrators can push consistent SSID settings, security policies, and QoS configurations across all connected APs from a single management interface. This simplifies operations and reduces the risk of misconfiguration.

Optimized Device Onboarding and Segmentation

The Aruba 9004 integrates with dynamic segmentation technologies that separate user, IoT, and guest traffic at the network edge. This approach enhances security by limiting lateral movement and ensuring that each device receives appropriate access privileges. Automated onboarding workflows streamline device registration while maintaining compliance with corporate security policies.

Advanced Security and Policy Enforcement

Security is a central pillar of the Aruba 9004 branch gateway design. The device incorporates advanced firewall capabilities, VPN services, intrusion detection mechanisms, and role-based access control to protect branch networks from internal and external threats.

Integrated Stateful Firewall

The built-in firewall provides deep packet inspection and stateful filtering, allowing administrators to define granular policies based on user roles, applications, or device types. This ensures that only authorized traffic traverses the network while blocking malicious or unauthorized connections.

Secure VPN and Encryption

The gateway supports secure site-to-site VPN tunnels, enabling encrypted communication between branches and headquarters. By leveraging strong encryption standards, the Aruba 9004 safeguards sensitive data transmitted across public internet links. This is essential for industries handling confidential information, such as finance, healthcare, and government sectors.

SD-WAN and Intelligent Traffic Management

Software-defined WAN capabilities are integrated into the Aruba 9004 gateway, allowing organizations to optimize application performance across multiple WAN links. By dynamically selecting the best available path, the gateway enhances user experience and ensures reliable access to cloud services.

Application-Aware Routing

The gateway identifies and categorizes application traffic, enabling administrators to prioritize latency-sensitive services such as voice and video conferencing. Less critical traffic can be routed over secondary links, preserving bandwidth for essential operations.

Bandwidth Optimization

Through traffic shaping and intelligent load balancing, the Aruba 9004 maximizes available WAN resources. This results in improved throughput and reduced congestion, even in bandwidth-constrained environments.

Centralized Orchestration

Integrated with Aruba’s centralized management platforms, the gateway supports unified configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting across multiple branch locations. This centralized orchestration reduces administrative overhead and enhances visibility into network performance.

Cloud-Managed and On-Premises Control Options

The Aruba 9004 (US) branch gateway supports flexible management models, including cloud-based and on-premises deployments. This adaptability allows organizations to choose the approach that aligns with their operational preferences and compliance requirements.

Cloud-Based Management

Through Aruba Central, IT teams can remotely configure, monitor, and update branch gateways from a single cloud dashboard. This simplifies large-scale deployments and accelerates troubleshooting by providing real-time analytics and alerts.

On-Premises Management

For organizations requiring localized control, the gateway can be managed via on-premises controllers. This ensures compliance with strict data governance policies while maintaining robust functionality.

Scalable Network Growth

As businesses expand, the Aruba 9004 gateway architecture supports seamless scaling. Additional branches can be integrated into the existing network framework with consistent policy enforcement and minimal configuration effort, ensuring long-term investment protection.