Exam Overview

The HPE6-A87 exam validates knowledge and skills aligned with the official HPE6-A87 syllabus. Official catalog status: Active.

• Exam Code: HPE6-A87
• Level: The level is shown on the related HPE certification path.
• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Passing Score: 70%
• Delivery Languages: English, Japanese, Latin American Spanish

Exam Structure

The official HPE data card classifies the HPE6-A87 exam as Proctored. The published HPE6-A87 syllabus organizes preparation around HPE's objective domains and stated weightings.

• Question Types: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Number of Questions: 50
• Performance-Based Content: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.

Exam Policies

Before completing HPE6-A87 exam registration, review HPE's candidate agreement, exam-security rules, identification requirements, delivery rules, and the confirmation or purchase notice.

• Rescheduling: Online Proctored exams can be rescheduled up to 30 minutes before check-in. Test Center exams can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
• Cancellation: Online Proctored exams can be cancelled up to 30 minutes before check-in. Test Center exams can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
• Retake Policy: HPE's current proctored-exam policy requires a 14-day wait when the previous two attempts occurred within 14 days. Every attempt is charged at standard pricing.
• Retake Fee: Each attempt requires the current HPE6-A87 exam fee; HPE states that retakes are charged at standard pricing.

Certification Validity and Renewal Options

Passing the HPE6-A87 exam records the exam result and contributes to the related certification or credential only when every published path requirement has been satisfied.

• Validity: HPE technical certifications require recertification every three years under the current keep-current policy, except where HPE publishes a different rule for the credential.
• Renewal Options: Apply for the current certification path in HPE's Learning Center, monitor its expiration, and complete a qualifying current exam or other recertification requirement shown by HPE.

Exam Fee

• Base HPE6-A87 exam fee: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider. HPE directs candidates to the official checkout for country-specific pricing, which is the authoritative source for the HPE6-A87 certification cost.
• Taxes: VAT, GST, or other local taxes may change the final HPE6-A87 certification cost. The official checkout displays the applicable regional total.
• Example (India): Review the INR price and GST displayed during HPE6-A87 exam registration; do not substitute an estimated currency conversion for the official checkout amount.

Prerequisites

Formal Prerequisites: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider. Check the related HPE certification data sheet because a certification path can have requirements beyond this individual exam.

• Recommended Experience: Typical candidates for this exam are data center networking professionals such as Data Center Network Architects and Engineers, Server Administrators, or individuals responsible for network security and compliance who want a cost-effective solution to secure their data center network while simplifying scale and growth, rapid fabric deployments, enhance visibility and control, remove bottlenecks, and boost network performance.
• Prepare with the official HPE6-A87 syllabus, the courses and curricula linked from the HPE exam data card, HPE product documentation, and appropriate hands-on practice.
• Confirm the live title, version, catalog status, and registration availability immediately before purchase. Official catalog status: Active.

Exam Topics

The official HPE6-A87 syllabus covers these current objective areas:

• Module 1: HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series with Pensando overview ■ List the major components in the HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series with Pensando. ■ Explain how security is implemented in a distributed services architecture. ■ Describe the key attributes of…
• Module 2: Installation and setup Installation ■ List Fabric Composer install options and hardware requirements. ■ Explain how to install Fabric Composer using an OVA or ISO file, and provide high availability. ■ Define Fabric Composer licenses. ■ Describe Pensando PSM…
• Module 3: HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer overview and navigation ■ Define the purpose of HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer. ■ List the types of networks HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer can configure. ■ Explain how to Navigate menus and identify icons. ■…
• Module 4: Managing network services with HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer ■ Explain how to discover switches, create a fabric, and assign switches to the fabric. ■ Explain how to configure NTP, DNS, and VSX. ■ Explain how to configure a leaf-spine architecture with…
• Module 5: Managing security with HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer ■ Identify the four Policy Building Blocks. ■ Explain how to create and apply stateful firewall policy. ■ Explain how to build microsegmentation within VMs. (15% of the official HPE6-A87 blueprint).
• Module 6: Pensando PSM navigation and security management ■ Describe the key menus and features in Pensando PSM. ■ Explain how to administer and edit role-based access control within Pensando PSM. ■ Explain how to create a VRF, add a network, and create and apply…

Intended Audience

The HPE6-A87 exam is relevant to candidates whose responsibilities or goals align with the official HPE objectives, including:

• Network Technicians
• Network Engineers
• Network Architects
• Infrastructure Consultants
• Campus Network Specialists
• Data Center Network Professionals
• HPE Networking Professionals

Career Opportunities

Skills represented by the HPE6-A87 exam can support development toward roles such as:

• Network Engineer
• Network Architect
• Campus Network Engineer
• Data Center Network Engineer
• Infrastructure Consultant
• Network Operations Specialist

Average Salary (Approximate)

HPE does not publish salary ranges for HPE6-A87 holders. The following approximate employment-market ranges for network engineers, network architects, and infrastructure specialists summarize current role data from Glassdoor, Indeed, Salary.com, and Payscale. Salaries vary by experience, employer, location, job role, and industry.

• United States: Approximately USD 85,000–155,000 per year.
• India: Approximately INR 550,000–1,900,000 per year.
• United Kingdom: Approximately GBP 43,000–82,000 per year.
• UAE: Approximately AED 125,000–300,000 per year.

Exam Delivery Options

HPE0, HPE6, and HPE7 proctored exams are delivered through Pearson VUE test centers and, where eligible and available by country, OnVUE online proctoring. Confirm the delivery shown during HPE6-A87 exam registration.

• Pearson VUE Test Center – Take the proctored exam in person at an authorized testing center.
• OnVUE Online Testing – Choose an at-home or office appointment when the exam and country are eligible; Aruba Expert exams are excluded from HPE's general OnVUE availability statement.
• Online Exam Rules: Run the current OnVUE system test, use one display, avoid VPNs, prepare a private workspace, present accepted identification, and follow the proctor.
• Test Center Rules: Arrive as directed, present accepted identification, store prohibited items, and follow the candidate agreement and center instructions.

Exam Registration

Follow these steps to complete HPE6-A87 exam registration:

• Open the official HPE registration page for the HPE6-A87 exam and sign in with the account associated with your HPE Learner ID.
• Confirm the exam code, the official title “HPE Networking CX 10000 Exam,” the release status, the HPE6-A87 syllabus version, and the available delivery method.
• Verify your legal name, profile details, identification or account requirements, appointment or purchase rules, and any approved accommodations.
• Pay the displayed HPE6-A87 exam fee or apply an eligible voucher, then retain the appointment confirmation or web-based purchase notice.

After Passing the Exam

After passing the HPE6-A87 exam, retain the score report and allow the result to synchronize with the HPE credential and learning systems.

• The result contributes to the applicable HPE credential only after every current prerequisite and exam requirement in the selected certification path is complete.
• Use HPE Certification and Learning to review the related certification path, apply for the credential where required, and access current certification information.
• Keep the HPE Learner ID and profile information current. If a result does not appear after the normal processing period, contact official HPE Certification and Learning support with the exam and appointment details.

Why the HPE6-A87 exam Is Worth It

• Aligns preparation with HPE's current official objectives
• Validates focused knowledge across enterprise infrastructure, cloud, AI, storage, or networking
• Supports practical solution, operational, architecture, or customer-facing responsibilities
• Contributes to a verifiable HPE learning and certification record