HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Exam
Exam Code: HPE6-A88
The HPE6-A88 exam validates foundational knowledge and skills in implementing and managing network access control (NAC) using the HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass platform. This certification focuses on secure network access enforcement, authentication and authorization, guest onboarding, posture assessment, integration with external identity sources, and basic ClearPass administration and reporting.
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Exam Format
- Exam Code: HPE6-A88
- Certification Level: Professional (ACP – Aruba Certified Professional)
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes
- Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by HPE Aruba
- Unscored Content: The exam may include unscored questions for research purposes. These do not affect your score and are not identified.
Exam Details
- Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple response, and scenario-based questions
- Number of Questions: Approximately 60 questions
- Hands-On Questions: No live lab tasks (theory-based written exam)
Exam Policies
- Offline Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled at least 24 hours before the scheduled exam time (Pearson VUE policy)
- Online Proctoring: Available via OnVUE remote proctoring
- Waiting Period: Retake policy as per Pearson VUE guidelines
- Retake Fee: Full exam fee must be paid for each retake
Certification Validity and Renewal
- Validity: 3 years
- Renewal Options: Recertify by passing a higher-level Aruba exam or the latest version of this exam
Exam Fee
- Base Fee: $300 USD (excluding taxes)
- Taxes: Country-specific VAT/GST may apply
Prerequisites
There are no mandatory prerequisites, but it is recommended to have:
- Aruba Certified Associate (ACA) level knowledge
- Hands-on experience with ClearPass Policy Manager
- Understanding of NAC concepts
- Knowledge of RADIUS, TACACS+, 802.1X, and certificate-based authentication
Exam Topics
- ClearPass architecture and components
- Authentication methods (802.1X, MAB, WebAuth)
- Guest access configuration
- Device profiling and classification
- Posture assessment and compliance checks
- Role-based access control and enforcement profiles
- Integration with Active Directory, LDAP, and external systems
- ClearPass Onboard & OnGuard workflows
- Certificate management
- High availability and redundancy
- Monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting
- Best practices for enterprise NAC deployment
Intended Audience
This certification is ideal for:
- Network Security Engineers
- Aruba Wireless & Switching Engineers
- NAC Administrators
- Infrastructure Engineers
- IT Security Consultants
Career Impact
Jobs You Can Get:
- Network Security Engineer, NAC Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, Wireless Security Engineer
Average Salary:
- India: ₹8,00,000 – ₹22,00,000 per year
- Global: $90,000 – $150,000+ annually
Why It’s Valuable:
- This certification proves your ability to secure enterprise networks using Aruba ClearPass, a critical requirement for Zero Trust and modern access control architectures.
Exam Mode
The exam can be taken:
- In-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centers
- Online via OnVUE remote proctoring
Exam Booking Link
- Book your exam through Pearson VUE – Aruba Certification
https://www.pearsonvue.com/aruba
Once you pass the exam
- You earn the HPE Advanced Product Certified – ClearPass certification
- The certification is added to your HPE learner transcript
- You receive access to the related HPE digital badge
- The certification validates foundational ClearPass and Network Access Control knowledge
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HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Exam
Strong Network Access Control Foundation
This certification validates ClearPass skills for Network Access Control, AAA, policy enforcement, guest access, device onboarding, posture checks, segmentation, monitoring, reporting, and secure wired and wireless access.
Valuable for Aruba Security Roles
It is useful for network professionals managing Aruba ClearPass environments, especially those responsible for authentication, authorization, guest access, BYOD onboarding, endpoint posture, and enterprise access security.
Supports Modern Zero Trust Access
ClearPass skills help organizations enforce identity-based access, device profiling, dynamic roles, and policy-driven segmentation, making this certification relevant for modern enterprise security and Zero Trust networking.
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FAQ
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Who should take the HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass exam?
This exam is best for network professionals, security engineers, administrators, and Aruba specialists who want foundational ClearPass knowledge. It is especially useful for those working with Network Access Control, AAA, Policy Manager, Guest, OnGuard, Onboard, Active Directory integration, dynamic segmentation, monitoring, reporting, and enterprise access security.
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How difficult is the HPE6-A88 exam?
The HPE6-A88 exam is considered foundational to intermediate. Candidates should understand ClearPass components, AAA concepts, service configuration, captive portal, guest access, onboarding, posture enforcement, Dynamic User Roles, and server administration. Hands-on practice with ClearPass Policy Manager and real authentication workflows is strongly recommended before attempting the exam.
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Why does HPE offer the ClearPass certification?
HPE offers this certification to validate professionals who can understand and implement ClearPass-based Network Access Control. The certification helps employers identify candidates who can support secure authentication, authorization, guest access, endpoint onboarding, posture checks, policy enforcement, Active Directory integration, monitoring, reporting, and ClearPass administration in enterprise networks.
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What tools and resources can be used to prepare for the HPE6-A88 exam?
Candidates should use the official HPE exam preparation guide, HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Configuration course, ClearPass Policy Manager documentation, Guest, OnGuard, and Onboard resources, hands-on labs, Active Directory integration practice, AAA configuration examples, and monitoring or reporting workflows. Practical ClearPass configuration experience is highly recommended for success.
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Is the HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass certification valuable in 2026?
Yes, it remains valuable in 2026 because organizations continue to need strong Network Access Control, secure onboarding, guest access, device profiling, posture checks, and identity-based segmentation. ClearPass is widely used in Aruba enterprise environments, making this certification useful for network security, wireless, access control, and infrastructure roles.
