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HP HPE7-A04 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | HPE Aruba Certified Data Center Architect Exam |
| Exam Number: | HPE7-A04 |
| Related Certifications: | Aruba Certified Network Professional HPE Aruba Certified Network Architect (HPE ACNA) - Data Center |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English, Latin American Spanish |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Exam Duration: | 150 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based Questions, Drag and Drop |
| Exam Price: | USD 195 - USD 350 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70 |
| Recommended Training: | Designing HPE Aruba Data Center Solutions (Course) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 3–5 years of data center network design experience; Aruba Certified Network Professional or equivalent knowledge |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.arubacertified.com/certifications/exams/hpe7-a04 |
HP HPE7-A04 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Architect the Solution | 35% | - Design security, segmentation, and high availability - Design data center fabric with EVPN-VXLAN - Select Aruba CX hardware and software components - Plan automation, management, and orchestration |
| Topic 2: Prepare and Present the Solution | 21% | - Develop detailed design documentation - Present architecture and implementation plan - Validate solution against requirements |
| Topic 3: Analyze the Requirements | 24% | - Document assumptions and high-level solution options - Map requirements to technical capabilities - Evaluate design constraints and risks |
| Topic 4: Discover Requirements | 20% | - Collect and document functional and non-functional requirements - Identify stakeholders and business objectives - Assess existing infrastructure and constraints |
Questions and Answers About HP Aruba Certified Data Center Architect
HP Aruba Certified Data Center Architect is an official Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) exam, listed under exam code HPE7-A04. A passing result earns you the Aruba Certified Data Center Architect certification at the Expert level. It also ties into HPE Aruba Certified Network Architect (HPE ACNA) - Data Center, Aruba Certified Network Professional, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 70 questions inside 150 minutes on the HP Aruba Certified Data Center Architect exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing HP Aruba Certified Data Center Architect requires 65%, and the official registration fee is USD 195 - USD 350. Retakes charge the full USD 195 - USD 350 again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Recommended: 3–5 years of data center network design experience; Aruba Certified Network Professional or equivalent knowledge
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for HP Aruba Certified Data Center Architect goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Online proctored or Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) recommends the following training for HP Aruba Certified Data Center Architect candidates.
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The HP Aruba Certified Data Center Architect syllabus spans 4 domains, led by Prepare and Present the Solution (21%), Architect the Solution (35%), and Discover Requirements (20%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
HP Aruba Certified Data Center Architect Sample Questions:
Question 1
You need to design a network that supports transmitting RDMA traffic over multiple IP hops. Which protocols must the switches support? (Select all that apply.)
A. PFC
B. IP ECN
C. ETS
D. QCN
Question 2
Aruba CX 6200 are the only switches that support VSF and VSX stacking
A. True
B. False
Question 3
In L3 Spine and Leaf design, which answer is correct?
A. Each leaf switch connects to each spine switch
B. Each spine switch connects to all other spine switches in a full mesh
C. Leaf switches connect to other leaf switches
D. Leaf switches connect to only one spine switch
Question 4
You have VSX Pairs of CX 10000 48-Port 25G SFP28 Switches (Front/Port to Back/Power airflow) with 2 DACs for ISL. What is the maximum interface speed for each DAC connection?
A. 50
B. 100G DAC
C. 10
D. 25
Question 5
In MMF OM3 fiber type and SFP28 LC SR transceiver option. What is the maximum distance supported by this setup?
A. Up to 50 meters
B. Up to 700 meters
C. Up to 70 meters
D. Up to 500 meters
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A,B,C | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: C |
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