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# Aruba ACSA Certification Info - My 591Lab Story: $78k 鈫 $132k in 9 Months
Back in early 2025, I was making **$78k as a wireless network engineer** in Dhaka. I mostly set up basic Wi-Fi for offices. But every cool project needed **Aruba know-how**-ClearPass, mobility controllers, the works. I knew Cisco stuff inside and out, but Aruba (HPE) was blowing up in Asia-Pacific schools and hotels. Getting the Aruba Certified Switching Associate (ACSA) seemed like the way in, but the official training was gonna set me back $3,000+.
Then I found **591Lab's FREE guide**, a long one at 3,800 words called "Aruba ACSA Certification Benefits and Information" at https://591cert.com/aruba-acsa-certification-benefits-and-information/. It became my go-to resource-the 2025 syllabus, why it matters, study tips, and stories from other students.
## What ACSA Looked Like in 2025
| Metric | Details |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| Exam | HPE6-A72 (90 questions, 90 min) |
| Cost | $200 |
| Pass Score | 70% |
| APAC Salary Jump | **$78k 鈫 $132k** (+69%) |
| Jobs/Month | 7,800+ |
## My 9-Month Plan (Thanks to 591Lab)
**Months 1-3**: Got the basics down - ArubaOS-Switches, VLANs, PoE (using free Aruba labs).
**Months 4-6**: Learned the harder stuff - VSX, CX switching, ClearPass.
**Months 7-9**: Used 591Lab's 500+ practice questions, did 5 mock exams 鈫 scored 92% on average.
**Exam Day** (Oct 2025): Passed with 88%.
**New Gig**: **Aruba Switching Specialist** for a hotel chain in the region.
**New Pay**: **$132k** (+69%).
## Return on Investment
| Investment | Salary Increase | Annual ROI |
|------------|-----------------|------------|
| **$200** | **+$54k** | **26,900%** |