The Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) credential validates a professional’s advanced knowledge and skills in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Aruba wired networking solutions in complex enterprise environments. It is designed for experienced network engineers, implementation specialists, and IT professionals who already understand Aruba switching fundamentals and want to master advanced features, high availability, and security integration. This certification demonstrates proficiency in building scalable, secure, and high-performing campus networks using Aruba’s switching portfolio.

Key knowledge areas include:
– Designing and configuring advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching architectures
– Implementing routing protocols, dynamic segmentation, and VRFs on Aruba switches
– Integrating Aruba wired networks with wireless infrastructure and ClearPass for policy enforcement
– Applying advanced security, authentication, and access control techniques across the network
– Configuring high availability features, redundancy, and Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MC-LAG)
– Using Aruba Central, ArubaOS-Switch, and Aruba CX tools for advanced monitoring and management
– Troubleshooting complex performance, connectivity, and policy issues in large deployments
– Performing software upgrades, backups, and lifecycle management following best practices

The Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) practice tests replicate scenarios such as designing multi-tier campus networks, implementing dynamic segmentation with ClearPass, configuring routing protocols across multiple switches, optimizing performance for high-density environments, and diagnosing advanced configuration issues. These assessments help candidates confirm their readiness to manage and troubleshoot enterprise-class Aruba wired networks effectively.

By earning the Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) certification, professionals demonstrate their capability to plan, deploy, and support secure, scalable campus switching solutions that meet complex business requirements. This credential enhances qualifications for roles such as senior network engineer, implementation consultant, or infrastructure architect working with Aruba technologies. It also signals to employers that the credential holder possesses advanced expertise in Aruba switching solutions and can integrate them with wireless, security, and management platforms. Achieving this certification provides a pathway to more specialized Aruba credentials and positions professionals for leadership opportunities in enterprise wired networking and campus infrastructure projects.