AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals
- • Aug 3-7, 2026 · Live Remote Online
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Course Duration
5 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Basic networking knowledge (OSI model, IP addressing, VLANs, spanning tree). No prior AOS-CX experience required.
Course Description
This course prepares you for the updated AOS-CX switching-based ACA - Switching certification exam (HPE6-A86). Attending this course will teach you the fundamental skills to configure and manage modern, open standard-based networking solutions using HPE Aruba Networking's AOS-CX routing and switching technologies. This 5-day course consists of approximately 60% lecture and 40% hands-on lab exercises to help you understand how to implement and validate small to medium enterprise network solutions. In this course, you will learn AOS-CX switch technologies such as: - Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) - Redundancy technologies such as Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) - Link aggregation techniques, including Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) - Switch virtualization with HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Framework (VSF). You also learn about IP Routing, including static and dynamic routing with Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
Learning Objectives
- Identify the best HPE Aruba Networking switching portfolio products for various network types and sizes
- Install devices running the HPE Aruba networking AOS-CX network operating system
- Configure network segmentation using Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs)
- Demonstrate creating network efficiency with stacking, virtualization, and routing such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Deploy secure management and maintenance methodologies
Course Outline
AOS-CX Switching Portfolio
- AOS-CX Switching Portfolio
- Network designs
- Switching Portfolio
Switching Fundamentals
- Switching Fundamentals
- Switching contexts
- Command Line Interface (CLI)
- Basic configuration
VLANs
- VLANs
- Domains - Collision and broadcast
- LANs and VLANs
- 802.1Q
- Forwarding Tables
Spanning Tree
- Spanning Tree
- Purpose
- Redundant networks
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
- Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
Link Aggregation and Stacking
- Link Aggregation
- Link Aggregation
- Overview and interface requirements
- Static and dynamic LAGs
- Load sharing
- Switch Stacking and Extension
- Switch Stacking and Extension
- Operational planes
- Virtual Switching Framework (VSF)
Layer 3 Routing
- Layer 3 Routing
- Layer 3 Routing
- Intro to routing
- IP routes and default gateways
- Inter-VLAN routing
- Packet delivery
- IP Routing Fundamentals
- IP Routing Fundamentals
- Principles of routing
- Routing tables
- Routing protocols
- Dynamic IP Routing
- Dynamic IP Routing
- Intro to OSPFv2
- Neighbor relationships
- OSPF network types
Quality of Service
- Quality of Service
- Intro to Quality of Service (QoS)
- Packet classification and marking
- Queuing
- Rate Limiting
Network Security and Management
- Network Security Fundamentals
- Network Security Fundamentals
- Security fundamentals
- Port access
- Captive Portal
- Secure Management and Maintenance
- Secure Management and Maintenance
- Secure management
- Maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals cover?
This 5-day course covers the Aruba AOS-CX switching portfolio, CLI configuration, VLANs, spanning tree, link aggregation, IP routing (OSI), OSPF, ACLs, and basic AOS-CX management and troubleshooting.
What certification does this course prepare me for?
This course prepares you for the HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate - Switching certification (Exam HPE6-A86).
Is this course a prerequisite for the Implementing AOS-CX Switching course?
Yes. AA-CXSF is a prerequisite for AA-ICXS (Implementing AOS-CX Switching).
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers this course as live remote online instruction with a certified Aruba instructor. On-site delivery is also available.
How do I register?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656.