HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN

HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN (formerly Silver Peak) is an enterprise-class SD-WAN and edge security platform designed to build a self-healing, high-performance wide area network that securely connects branch offices, regional hubs, and remote workers directly to SaaS applications and multi-cloud environments. By combining intelligent application-driven routing, transport independence across broadband, MPLS, and 5G, and advanced packet optimization, EdgeConnect SD-WAN maximizes network bandwidth and eliminates application latency for distributed enterprises.

The platform embeds robust edge security mechanisms to defend remote facilities without requiring dedicated on-premises firewall hardware. Key security capabilities include an integrated ICSA-certified Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), deep packet inspection covering thousands of applications, fine-grained micro-segmentation that enforces corporate security zones, automated zero-trust branch access policies, and automated service chaining to leading Security Service Edge (SSE) cloud providers. By using Forward Error Correction (FEC) and Packet Order Correction, EdgeConnect delivers private-line quality of service even across lossy commodity internet connections.

HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN integrates with Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass, AWS Transit Gateway, Azure Virtual WAN, Google Cloud Network Connectivity Center, and SSE solutions from Zscaler and Palo Alto Networks. Primary use cases include retiring expensive legacy MPLS networks, accelerating hybrid cloud adoption, securing retail and healthcare branch locations, and ensuring business-critical voice and video application availability. HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN delivers superior network performance, robust branch security, and centralized operational control.