The correct answer isCbecause Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN is theflagship WAN edge solutiondelivering the most advanced and fully featured SD-WAN capabilities, including application-aware routing, dynamic path selection, WAN optimization, and integrated security (SASE/ZTNA). HPE Aruba explicitly positions EdgeConnect SD-WAN as thelead solution for enterprise WAN transformation, while SD-Branch is tailored for smaller branch sites requiring simpler deployments that unify WAN, LAN, and WLAN under a single architecture.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“EdgeConnect SD-WAN is the lead solution delivering the highest-performance, fully featured SD-WAN with AI-optimized capabilities.”
“SD-Branch simplifies branch deployments by integrating SD-WAN with LAN and WLAN, but EdgeConnect SD-WAN provides the advanced WAN functionality needed for complex enterprise environments.”
“With EdgeConnect, organizations gain advanced traffic steering, stateful firewalling, and deep application visibility that go beyond the capabilities of SD-Branch.”
“EdgeConnect SD-WAN is designed for enterprise WAN transformation, while SD-Branch is optimized for ease of management and convergence at smaller sites.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
Ais incorrect: SD-Branch, not EdgeConnect SD-WAN, is more tightly integrated with Aruba’s LAN/WLAN solutions.
Bis incorrect: Both EdgeConnect SD-WAN and SD-Branch can support LTE, so this is not a distinguishing factor.
Dis incorrect: Both solutions can support remote users, but remote workforce security is generally delivered through Aruba SSE/ZTNA solutions, not a unique feature of EdgeConnect SD-WAN.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN — Solution Overview
Aruba SD-Branch — Technical White Paper
HPE Aruba Networking Competitive Guide: SD-WAN vs. SD-Branch
Aruba ESP WAN Edge — Product Positioning Guide
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