HPE6-A71 · ● Retired (2023-05-01) · Professional · Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba)
Status Update (2026): The ACMP certification was phased out on May 1, 2023. The exam is no longer available for new candidates. However, certified professionals retain their credential until expiration (3-year validity). This page documents ACMP for reference and career planning. For current Aruba certifications, see ACP-Campus Access (HPE7-A01).
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | USD ~$300 (exact pricing varies by region; check Pearson VUE voucher store) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Questions | 60 multiple-choice |
| Passing | 65–75% (sources vary; verify with Pearson VUE) |
| Format | Multiple choice (proctored) |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE testing centers (onsite) |
| Languages | English, Japanese, Latin American Spanish |
| Valid | 3 years from certification date |
| Renewal | Pass higher cert (ACMX), or retake ACMP (while active) |
| Prerequisites | ACMA (Aruba Certified Mobility Associate) OR CCNA / CWNP / ACMP V6 |
| Released | Original ACMP launched prior to 2020; V8 updated c. 2021 |
| Retired | May 1, 2023 (exam no longer offered to new candidates) |
Official certification page — Certification & Learning: ACMP Datasheet ↗
Official exam card — Certification & Learning: HPE6-A71 ↗
About
The Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) validated expertise in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise wireless networks (WLAN) using Aruba/HPE solutions, specifically the AOS8 operating system. The exam tested advanced configuration of Mobility Master controllers, access point deployment, RF planning, security protocols (PSK, 802.1X), ClearPass integration, roaming, VoWiFi, and troubleshooting. ACMP was a Professional-level cert requiring ACMA as a prerequisite (or equivalent vendor certs). The certification was phased out on May 1, 2023, and replaced by the broader Aruba Certified Professional-Campus Access (ACP-Campus Access, HPE7-A01), which covers wired, wireless, and security convergence.
Domain context — Networking/Wireless
Enterprise wireless networking (WLAN). Covers design, deployment, security, and management of WiFi infrastructure, mobility solutions, and RF fundamentals. Related ecosystems: Cisco Meraki, Mist, SD-WAN, Aruba/HPE.
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Read full deep dive — Aruba/HPE Ecosystem →
Topics covered
Per official exam blueprint for HPE6-A71 (AOS8 v8.x):
- Mobility Master & Controller Architecture — cluster setup, redundancy, failover, high availability
- Access Point Deployment — AP modes (Local, Tunneled, MultiZone), RF planning, site survey, interference mitigation
- WLAN Security — PSK / WPA2 / WPA3, 802.1X authentication, RADIUS integration, ClearPass policy server
- Advanced Roaming — seamless roaming, fast roaming (802.11r/k), band steering, client troubleshooting
- Guest Networks & Segmentation — captive portal, VLAN assignment, policy enforcement
- Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) — QoS, codec support, handoff optimization
- Remote Access — Remote Access Point (RAP), Virtual Intelligent Access Point (VIA), VPN tunneling
- Monitoring & Analytics — AirWave (legacy), Aruba Central dashboards, health metrics, troubleshooting
- Advanced Topics — MultiZone networks, Tunneled Node for wired switch management, encryption, certificate management
- Troubleshooting — AP connectivity, roaming issues, security validation, controller debugging
Source: Certification & Learning: ACMP Datasheet ↗ / Official Study Guide (Steven Sowell) ↗
Common skills at Networking · Professional
Shared content for the Networking domain at Professional level — not specific to this cert.
- Enterprise network design and optimization (throughput, latency, redundancy)
- Advanced switching, routing, and multiprotocol routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
- Network security policies, ACLs, and firewall rule sets
- Capacity planning, QoS, and traffic management
- Monitoring, alerting, and log aggregation for network operations
- Vendor-specific CLI and API automation
- Architectural decision-making for mixed multi-vendor deployments
Recommended courses at Networking · Professional
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPE Learning Center | Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) Official Curriculum | $X (HPE account required) | ↗ |
| Udemy | HPE6-A71 Aruba Certified Mobility Professional ACMP Complete Guide | ~$15–$50 | ↗ |
Course-selection note: ACMP courses are now retired or archived by training vendors since the certification was phased out in May 2023. Existing self-paced online courses (e.g., Udemy) may still be available for study, but official HPE instructor-led training is no longer offered for ACMP. Global Knowledge, Fast Lane, and Ascendient Learning have removed their ACMP-specific course pages (confirmed 2026-08-11); for current Aruba/HPE training, check ACP-Campus Access offerings.
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| MeasureUp | HPE6-A71 Practice Exam | ~$99–$149 | ↗ (search HPE6-A71) |
| Whizlabs | ACMP (HPE6-A71) Practice Exam | ~$49–$79 | ↗ (search ACMP) |
| CertFun | Free Sample Questions & Exam Guide (HPE6-A71) | Free | ↗ |
Note: Many third-party practice exam vendors have removed ACMP content since the certification retired. Free sample questions and archived exam dumps may be available for study, but official proctored practice exams are limited.
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aruba Certified Mobility Professional: Official Certification Study Guide (HPE6-A44, HPE6-A71) | Steven Sowell | HPE Press | 2018 | 978-1942741763 | ↗ |
| Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) Certification Guide | Multiple authors (HPE Learning) | HPE Press | 2021 | N/A | ↗ (archived) |
Book rule: The Steven Sowell guide is the canonical reference, covering both HPE6-A44 (earlier) and HPE6-A71 (current/final) exam versions. Since ACMP is now retired, new books are not being published; existing study guides remain accurate for the AOS8 architecture covered on the exam.
Typical job titles at Networking · Professional
Aruba Wireless Engineer · Network Engineer (Aruba focus) · Wireless Architect · Systems Engineer (Wireless) · Senior Network Administrator (WiFi) · Network Operations Engineer · WLAN Systems Designer
(Job titles drawn from historical postings requiring ACMP certification. Note: as ACMP is now retired, new positions increasingly list ACP-Campus Access or CCNA instead.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $103,000–$170,000 (Aruba Wireless Engineer roles) | ZipRecruiter ↗ · PayScale ↗ |
| USD | $89,000–$158,000 (Aruba Network roles, broader) | ZipRecruiter ↗ |
| ZAR | No region-specific data available — use Aruba/HPE Network Engineer (ZA) salary data instead | CareerJunction ZA ↗ (manual search: "Network Engineer Aruba") |
| GBP | £50,000–£85,000 (estimate based on similar network roles) | IT Jobs Watch ↗ (search "Wireless Engineer") |
Salary note: ACMP-specific salary data is sparse because the cert has been retired since 2023. Ranges above reflect typical pay for Aruba Wireless Engineers and related roles. Current ACMP holders retain the credential for 3 years, but employers increasingly accept ACP-Campus Access as the successor qualification. Salary differentials between ACMP and ACP are minimal; role title and experience drive compensation more than cert choice.
Skills validated
What this exam specifically tested — concrete technologies, not general domain skills.
- AOS8 architecture (Mobility Master, Controllers, access points)
- Mobility Master configuration: clustering, HA, licensing, backup/restore
- Access Point modes: Local, Tunneled, MultiZone
- RF planning and site surveys (channels, power, throughput modeling)
- PSK networks (SSID, pre-shared keys, WPA2/WPA3)
- 802.1X authentication (RADIUS integration, certificate-based auth)
- ClearPass Policy Server (endpoint profiling, guest onboarding)
- Advanced roaming (802.11r, 802.11k, band steering)
- Voice over WiFi: codec selection, roaming delay, QoS
- Remote Access Point (RAP) and VIA (Virtual IAP) tunneling
- Guest networks and VLAN assignment
- AirWave and Aruba Central monitoring/troubleshooting
- API scripting for automation (basic)
- Log aggregation and syslog parsing
Related certifications
- Prerequisite: Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA, HPE6-A66) ↗ — required before taking ACMP (waivable with CCNA/CWNP)
- Higher level (same track): Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX, HPE6-A72) ↗ — advanced expert-level, requires 3–5 years experience
- Replaces this cert: Aruba Certified Professional-Campus Access (ACP-Campus Access, HPE7-A01) ↗ — active replacement (launched Dec 2022, retired ACMP May 2023)
- Equivalents (same level, other vendors):
- Cisco CCNA (200-301) ↗ — vendor-neutral general networking professional
- Juniper JNC (Juniper Networks Certified Associate) ↗ — competing wireless vendor cert
- Fortinet NSE 4: Network Security Professional ↗ — security-focused network professional
- Vendor overview: HPE/Aruba Vendor Overview ↗
Sources
- Certification & Learning: ACMP Datasheet
- Certification & Learning: HPE6-A71 Exam Card
- HPE Press: Official ACMP Study Guide (Sowell)
- CertFun: ACMP Sample Questions & Exam Guide
- ZipRecruiter: Aruba Wireless Engineer Salary
- ZipRecruiter: Aruba Network Jobs
- PayScale: ACMP Salary Research
- IT Jobs Watch: Wireless Engineer Salary (UK)
- Udemy: HPE6-A71 ACMP Course
- Pearson VUE: HPE Exam Center
Last verified: 2026-05-01
Parent ecosystem: HPE/Aruba Networking ↗
Parent domain: Networking/Wireless ↗
Vendor overview: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba) ↗
Status note: ACMP retired May 1, 2023. Certified professionals retain the credential until expiration (3-year validity). Current Aruba certification candidates should pursue ACP-Campus Access (HPE7-A01) instead.