© Copyright 2007. Aruba Networks, Inc. All rights reserved Follow-Me Networks.

© Copyright 2007. Aruba Networks, Inc. All rights reserved

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Market-Driven, Innovative End-to-End Solutions

• What We DoDeliver the enterprise network to users wherever they work or roam

• How We Do ItAward-winning user-centric networks that integrate adaptive wireless LAN, application continuity services, and user-centric security - backed by a worldwide support and training organization

• BenefitsLowers costs, boosts user productivity, fosters business continuity, and simplifies the delivery of network services and applications

• Market Position#2 worldwide in enterprise wireless LANs

• Customers>3,000

• A Track Record of Success


Aruba At A Glance

• Chief Executive OfficerDominic Orr

• Executive OfficesSunnyvale, California

• Worldwide Presence130 countries

• Employees>500

• Valuation>$1.7 billion (NASDAQ: ARUN)Russell® 2000 Index company

• Annual Revenues$160 million (run rate)

Dominic OrrPresident and CEO

Finance GovernmentTechnology Education Hospitality RetailHealthcare Oil and Gas


An Unrivaled Strategic Partner

• Distribution PartnersAvnet, Catalyst, Westcon

• Network PartnersAeroScout – Location

AirMagnet – Management

Airwave – Management

Avaya - Voice over WLAN

Bradford Networks - Security/AAA

Ekahau – Location

Force10 – Hardware

InfoExpress - Security/AAA

Juniper Networks - Security/AAA

Microsoft - Security/AAA

MMC – Hardware

MobileAccess – Hardware

Ortronics – Hardware

Polycom - Voice over WLAN

Vocera - Voice over WLAN

Wavelink – Management

Wild Packets - Management

InternetMedia & EntertainmentPublic Transport Public Venues ServicesManufacturing Logistics Telecom


Technology Internet Media & Entertainment Finance

Education TelecomGovernment

Hospitality Public Transport Public Venues Services

Retail Manufacturing Logistics Oil and Gas

Healthcare

Our Customers Circle The Globe


Target Markets

• Education• K -12, colleges, and universities

• Enterprise• Corporate and branch offices

• Finance• Banks, brokerage houses, insurance

• Government• Facilities and programs

• Healthcare• Hospitals and clinics

• Hospitality• Hotels, gaming, resorts

• Retail• Corporate, branch, and warehouse


Target Markets Have Demanding WLAN, Remote Access, and Security Needs

Network Access Control

Management of Wireless LANs

Integration with Existing Network

Security Architecture

Migration to 802.11n

Extending WLAN as a Multiservice Utility (Remote Access, Outdoor, Voice, Location Services, FMC, Video)

Total Cost of Ownership


Follow-MeSecurity

Follow-MeApplications

Self-Tuning RF Management RF Threat Protection Large-Scale, Dense WLANs Secure, Fast Roaming Drop-Free Voice Calls

Who, What, Where, When,

How?

NAC Policy Enforcement Role-based Access Control LAN Security Overlay Wired + WLAN Guest Access Regulatory Compliance

Remote Access WLAN Voice over WLAN Call continuity across WLAN and Cellular

Adaptive Wireless LAN Identity-Based Security

Application Continuity

Follow-Me Connectivity

User-CentricUser-CentricNetworksNetworks

Outdoor WLAN with Mesh Real-Time Location Services Active RFID Applications Video Surveillance

User-Centric Networks Meets Those Needs


User-Centric Network Building Blocks

E X I S T I N G A P P L I C A T I O N S

S T A N D A R D W I – F I C L I E N T S

AdaptiveWirelessLAN

AdaptiveWirelessLAN

RF IntrusionRF IntrusionProtection Protection ServicesServices

RF IntrusionRF IntrusionProtection Protection ServicesServices

Voice &Voice &MultimediaMultimediaRF ServicesRF Services

Voice &Voice &MultimediaMultimediaRF ServicesRF Services

Secure Secure MeshMeshServices Services Indoor/OutdooIndoor/Outdoorr

Secure Secure MeshMeshServices Services Indoor/OutdooIndoor/Outdoorr

Robust, Robust, High High PerformancPerformance e RF RF ManagementManagement

Robust, Robust, High High PerformancPerformance e RF RF ManagementManagement

Identity–BasedSecurity

Identity–BasedSecurity

Wireless + Wireless + Wired Wired PolicyPolicyEnforcemenEnforcementt

Wireless + Wireless + Wired Wired PolicyPolicyEnforcemenEnforcementt

Endpoint Endpoint Compliance Compliance & & RemediationRemediation

Endpoint Endpoint Compliance Compliance & & RemediationRemediation

33rdrd Party PartySecuritySecurityServicesServices

33rdrd Party PartySecuritySecurityServicesServices

Role-basedRole-basedUser AccessUser AccessControlControl

Role-basedRole-basedUser AccessUser AccessControlControl

Application ContinuityServices

Application ContinuityServices

VoiceVoiceContinuityContinuityServicesServices

VoiceVoiceContinuityContinuityServicesServices

SessionSessionContinuityContinuityServicesServices

SessionSessionContinuityContinuityServicesServices

VideoVideoContinuityContinuityServicesServices

VideoVideoContinuityContinuityServicesServices

NetworkNetworkContinuityContinuityServicesServices

NetworkNetworkContinuityContinuityServicesServices

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LocationLocationBasedBasedServicesServices

LocationLocationBasedBasedServicesServices

SpectrumSpectrumAnalysis &Analysis &ManagemenManagementt

SpectrumSpectrumAnalysis &Analysis &ManagemenManagementtWLAN WLAN Compliance Compliance & & ReportingReporting

WLAN WLAN Compliance Compliance & & ReportingReportingMobility Mobility ManagemeManagement Systemnt System

Mobility Mobility ManagemeManagement Systemnt System

Multi-serviceMobilityControllers

Multi-serviceMobilityControllers Aruba 6000

SeriesAruba 3000 Series

A2400/800 Series withIntegrated PoE Switches

Aruba 200 BranchOffice ControllerMulti-function

Access Points

Multi-functionAccess Points

MasterMasterControllerControllerManagemenManagementt

MasterMasterControllerControllerManagemenManagementt

AP 60/61

AP 65 AP 70 AP 120 Series

AP 80 AP 85


Aruba Is A One-Stop Shop

• Gartner calls Aruba’s converged voice, data, and video WLAN platform “a one stop shop” for all wireless LAN needs• Broadest suite of solutions for

campuses, branch offices and corporate small office/home offices (SOHOs)

• Unified wired and wireless access security

• Scalable for the largest deployments• Interoperable with existing networking

infrastructure• Standards-based technology Copyright © Gartner 2007


Competitive Comparison Matrix

Architecture Comparison Criteria Aruba Cisco Meru Trapeze

Channel Assignment Model

Multi-channel model with Dynamic RF Management Yes Yes No Yes

Multi-channel model with Application-optimized RF Management Yes No No No

Single-channel model with Voice-optimized RF management No No Yes No

Radio Management Model

AP + WIDS sensor in concurrent & dedicated modes Yes Yes No Yes

AP + Mesh node in concurrent & dedicated modes Yes No No No

AP + WIDS sensor + Mesh node concurrent mode Yes No No No

Traffic Forwarding Model

Centralized Yes Yes Yes Yes

Distributed Yes Yes No Yes

Split-mode Yes Yes No No

Traffic Management Model

L2-3 based with basic WMM support Yes Yes Yes Yes

L4-7 based with application-aware traffic management Yes No Yes No

Security Model

End-to-end encryption (aka Centralized Encryption) Yes No No No

Link level encryption (aka Distributed Encryption) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User-level access controls and stateful firewall for WLAN traffic Yes No No No

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