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Exhibit 10.7

					
	 	 	 	 	 
	
	 	1322
Crossman Avenue | Sunnyvale, California 94089

Tel 408 227 4500 | Fax 408 227 4550

www.arubanetworks.com
	 	 

July 18, 2006

Sriram Ramachandran

Dear
Sriram:

Aruba Wireless Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) is pleased to offer you employment on the following
terms:

	 	1.	 	Position: You will start in a full-time position as Vice President, Engineering. By signing
this letter, you confirm to the Company that you are under no contractual or other legal
obligations that would prohibit you from performing your duties for the Company.
	 
	 	2.	 	Compensation: You will be paid an annual salary of $195,000.00 payable in accordance with
the Company’s standard payroll schedule on a semi-monthly basis. This salary will be subject to
adjustment pursuant to the Company’s employee compensation policies in effect from time to time.
	 
	 	3.	 	Employee Benefits: As a regular employee of the Company you will be eligible to participate
in a number of Company-sponsored benefits, which are described in the employee benefit summary
enclosed with this letter.
	 
	 	4.	 	Stock Options. Subject to the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors or its
Compensation Committee, you will be granted an option to purchase 1,025,000 shares of the Company’s
Common Stock. The exercise price per share will be equal to the fair market value per share on the
date the option is granted or on your first day of employment, whichever is later. The option will
be subject to the terms and conditions applicable to options granted under the Company’s 2002 Stock
Plan, as described in that Plan and the applicable stock option agreement. The option will be
immediately exercisable, but the purchased shares will be subject to repurchase by the Company at
the exercise price in the event that your service terminates before you vest in the shares. You
will vest in 25% of the option shares after 12 months of continuous service, and the balance will
vest in equal monthly installments over the next 36 months of continuous service, as described in
the applicable stock option agreement.
	 
	 	 	 	Change in Control.
	 
	 	 	 	     Accelerated Vesting. Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control, the Company will accelerate the
vesting of any equity awards granted to Executive that are unvested as of the date of the Change in
Control (the “Change in Control Date”) such that the Accelerated Amount (as hereinafter defined)
shall be deemed fully vested as of such date. If the Change in Control Date occurs prior to one
year from your date of hire, the “Accelerated Amount” shall be the amount of vesting Executive
would have received in the eighteen (18) month period immediately following the Change in Control
Date. If the Change in Control Date occurs on or after one year from your date of hire, the
“Accelerated Amount: shall be the amount of vesting Executive would have received in the twelve
(12) month period immediately following the Change in Control Date. In either case, immediately
following the Change in Control Date, additional vesting in any

 

 

	 	 	 	unvested portions of equity awards shall continue with no interruption and at the rate and
schedule as adjusted to take account of the Accelerated Amount so that there is no period during
which additional vesting will not occur) in effect as of the Change in Control Date.
	 
	 	 	 	     Definition of “Change in Control.” For the purposes of this Agreement, a “Change in Control” shall
mean any one or more of the following events:

	 	(a)	 	The consummation of a merger, consolidation or similar transaction involving
(directly or indirectly) the Company and, immediately after the consummation of such merger,
consolidation or similar transaction, the shareholders of the Company immediately prior thereto do
not own, directly or indirectly, either (i) outstanding voting securities representing a majority
of the combined outstanding voting power of the surviving entity in such a merger, consolidation or
similar transaction or (ii) a majority of the combined outstanding voting power of the parent of
the surviving entity in such merger, consolidation or similar transaction, in each case in
substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the outstanding voting securities of the
Company immediately prior to such transaction.
	 
	 	(b)	 	The consummation of a sale, lease, exclusive license or other disposition of all
or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, other than a
sale, lease, license or other disposition of all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of
the Company and its subsidiaries to an entity, a majority of the combined voting power of the voting
securities of which are owned by the shareholders of the Company in substantially the same
proportions as their ownership of the outstanding voting securities of the Company prior to such
sales, lease, license or other disposition.

	 	 	 	The term “Change of Control” shall not include a sale of assets, merger, or the other transaction
effected exclusively for the purpose of changing the domicile of the Company.
	 
	 	5.	 	Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement; New Employee Guidelines: Like all Company
employees, you will be required, as a condition to your employment with the Company, to sign the
Company’s standard Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit A. In addition, you will be required to sign the Company’s New Employee
Guidelines, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
	 
	 	6.	 	Employment Relationship: Employment with the Company is for no specific period of time. Your
employment with the Company will be “at will,” meaning that either you or the Company may terminate
your employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause. Any contrary representations
that may have been made to you are superseded by this offer. This is the full and complete
agreement between you and the Company on this term. Although your job duties, title, compensation
and benefits, as well as the Company’s personnel policies and procedures, may change from time to
time, the “at will” nature of your employment may only be changed in an express written agreement
signed by you and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

 

 

	 	7.	 	Outside Activities: While you render services to the Company, you agree that you will
not engage in any other employment, consulting or other business activity without the written
consent of the Company. While you render services to the Company, you also will not assist any
person or entity in competing with the Company, in preparing to compete with the Company or in
hiring any employees or consultants of the Company.
	 
	 	8.	 	Withholding Taxes: All forms of compensation referred to in this letter are subject to
reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes.
	 
	 	9.	 	Entire Agreement: This letter supersedes and replaces any prior understandings or agreements,
whether oral or written, between you and the Company regarding the subject matter described in this
letter.

We hope that you find the foregoing terms acceptable. You may indicate your agreement with these
terms and accept this offer by signing and dating both the enclosed duplicate original of this
letter and the enclosed Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement and returning them to me.
As required by law, your employment with the Company is also contingent upon your providing legal
proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. We look forward to having
you join. If you have any questions, please call me at 408-754-3023. Welcome!

	 	 	 
	Very truly yours,
	 	 
	 
	 	 
	/s/ Dominic Orr
 

	 	 
	By: Dominic Orr
	 	 
	Title: Chief Executive Officer
	 	 

I have read and accept this employment offer:

	 	 	 	 	 
	/s/ Sriram Ramachandran

	 	7/20/2006	 	 
	 	 	 
	Signature of Sriram Ramachandran

	 	Dated	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	August 14, 2006	 	 	 	 
	Start Date
	 	 	 	 

Attachment

Exhibit A: Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement

Exhibit B: New Employee Guidelinesexv10w8

 

Exhibit 10.8

					
	 	 	 	 	 
	
	 	1322
crossman avenue | sunnyvale, california 94089

tel 408 227 4500 | fax 408 227 4550

www.arubanetworks.com
	 	 

July 14, 2005

Steffan C. Tomlinson

969 Lincoln Ave

Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dear Steffan:

Aruba Wireless Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) is pleased to offer you employment on the following
terms:

	 	1.	 	Position. You will start in a full-time position as Chief Financial Officer and report to the
Company’s Chief Executive Officer. By signing this letter agreement, you confirm to the Company
that you have no contractual commitments or other legal obligations that would prohibit you from
performing your duties for the Company.
	 
	 	2.	 	Cash Compensation. The Company will pay you a starting salary at the rate of $190,000 per
year, payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll schedule. This salary will be
subject to adjustment pursuant to the Company’s employee compensation policies in effect from time
to time. You will also be eligible to participate in the fiscal year 2005 Executive Incentive
Program. At targeted plan performance the Executive Incentive Plan pays out 25% of your base salary
amount.
	 
	 	3.	 	Employee Benefits. As a regular employee of the Company, you will be eligible to participate
in a number of Company-sponsored benefits. In addition, you will be entitled to paid vacation in
accordance with the Company’s vacation policy, as in effect from time to time.
	 
	 	4.	 	Stock Options. Subject to the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors, following your
commencement of service you will be granted an option to purchase 500,000 shares of the Company’s
Common Stock (the “Option”). The exercise price per share will be equal to the fair market value
per share on the date the Option is granted or on your first day of service, whichever is later.
The Option will be subject to the terms and conditions applicable to options granted under the
Company’s 2002 Stock Plan (the “Plan”), as described in the Plan and the applicable stock option
agreement. The Option will be immediately exercisable, but the unvested portion of the purchased
shares will be subject to repurchase by the Company at the exercise price in the event that your
service terminates for any reason before you vest in the shares. You will vest in 25% of the option
shares after 12 months of continuous service measured from the start of your service, and the
balance will vest in equal monthly installments over the next 36 months of continuous service, as
described in the applicable stock option agreement.
	 
	 	 	 	If the Company is subject to a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan) and you are subject to an
Involuntary Termination without cause within 12 months following such Change in Control, then you
will immediately become vested in 50% of any then unvested shares, options and other equity you
hold at that time.
	 
	 	 	 	“Involuntary Termination” means either (a) involuntary discharge by the Company for reasons other
than Cause or (b) voluntary resignation following (i) a change in your position with the Company

 

 

	 	 	 	that materially reduces your level of authority or responsibility, (ii) a reduction in your
base salary or (iii) receipt of notice that your principal workplace will be relocated more than 35
miles. “Cause” means (a) an unauthorized use or disclosure of the Company’s confidential
information or trade secrets, (b) a material failure to comply with the Company’s written policies
or rules, (c) conviction of, or plea of “guilty” or “no contest” to, a felony under the laws of the
United States or any state thereof or (d) gross misconduct.
	 
	 	5.	 	Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement. Like all Company employees, you will be
required, as a condition of your employment with the Company, to sign the Company’s standard
Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
	 
	 	6.	 	Employment Relationship. Employment with the Company is for no specific period of time. Your
employment with the Company will be “at will,” meaning that either you or the Company may terminate
your employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause. Any contrary representations
that may have been made to you are superseded by this letter agreement. This is the full and
complete agreement between you and the Company on this term. Although your job duties, title,
compensation and benefits, as well as the Company’s personnel policies and procedures, may change
from time to time, the “at will” nature of your employment may only be changed in an express
written agreement signed by you and the Chief Executive Officer.
	 
	 	7.	 	Outside Activities. While you render services to the Company, you agree that you will not
engage in any other employment, consulting or other business activity without the prior written
consent of the Company. While you render services to the Company, you also will not assist any
person or entity in competing with the Company, in preparing to compete with the Company or in
hiring any employees or consultants of the Company.
	 
	 	8.	 	Withholding Taxes. All forms of compensation referred to in this letter agreement are subject
to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes and other deductions required by
law.
	 
	 	9.	 	Entire Agreement. This letter agreement supersedes and replaces any prior agreements,
representations or understandings, whether written, oral or implied, between you and the Company.
	 
	 	 	 	We hope that you will accept our offer to join the Company. You may indicate your agreement with
these terms and accept this offer by signing and dating both the enclosed duplicate original of
this letter agreement and the enclosed Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement and
returning them to me. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon your
providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. We look
forward to having you join us. Welcome!

	 	 	 
	Very truly yours,
	 	 
	 
	 	 
	/s/ Donald LeBeau
 

	 	 
	By: Donald LeBeau
	 	 
	Title: Chief Executive Officer
	 	 

 

 

I have read and accept this employment offer:

	 	 	 	 	 
	/s/ Steffan C. Tomlinson

	 	7/15/05	 	 
	 
	 	 
	Signature of Steffan C. Tomlinson

	 	Dated
	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	9/1/05        
	 	 	 	 
	Start Date
	 	 	 	 

Attachment

Exhibit A: Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement

Exhibit B: New Employee Guidelines

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