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Rectangular silver network controller unit with six RJ45 ports

HPE

HPE MSM720Product Wireless LAN Controller J9694A

SKU CH-5NQS-FZMGP MPN MSM720Product

A wireless LAN controller that manages HP MSM access points, scaling to 802.11n without hardware replacement and providing six Ethernet ports for network connectivity

  • Plug typeWireless LAN Controller
  • Scales to 802.11n without controller replacement
  • Six RJ-45 ports support Fast and Gigabit Ethernet
  • Identity- and role-based profiles with per-VSC QoS
  • Fast roaming across small to large deployments
  • Built-in stateful firewall with internal and external AAA

HPE MSM720 Wireless LAN Controller

The HPE MSM720 Wireless LAN Controller manages HP MSM access points for scalable enterprise Wi-Fi deployments. It suits network administrators who need centralized control over wireless traffic and security policies. The unit supports deployments from small offices to larger campuses with fast-roaming capability. Identity-based profiles and Virtual Service Communities provide granular QoS and VLAN segmentation at the network edge.

Controller scalability limits and port count

The enhanced architecture scales to 802.11n without requiring controller replacement, protecting the initial investment as wireless standards evolve. Six RJ-45 network ports provide Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for uplink and access point links. PoE support on the ports can power connected access points directly from the controller. The platform supports up to 45 managed access points per controller.

45 access point maximum per controller

The single specification that decides fit is the 45 access point licence limit built into the MSM720 model. Networks requiring more than 45 managed APs must deploy additional controllers or select a higher-capacity model. Buyers planning larger single-controller domains cannot meet that need with this unit. Verify the total AP count before purchase to avoid capacity shortfalls.

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Price $325.99
Pricier than about 54% of the 782 comparable items (median $253.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameHPE
Power
Plug typeWireless LAN Controller

Questions about this item

Which MSM720 controller capacity fits my deployment size?

The MSM720 belongs to the MSM700 series and scales from small to larger deployments without requiring controller replacement when moving to 802.11n.

What does the MSM720 deliver once installed in the network?

It works with HP MSM access points to provide high-performance wireless networking, fast roaming, VSCs with per-VSC QoS, authentication, encryption, VLAN support, and a built-in stateful firewall.

What wired interfaces does the MSM720 use and what speed do they cap at?

The controller has six RJ-45 network ports supporting Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, so wired links are capped at gigabit speeds.

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