The Aruba 560EX Series Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) hazardous location outdoor access points are Class 1 Division 2 / Zone 2 certified, weather-proofed (IP66/67), and temperature-hardened to deliver multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 6 performance in extreme, flammable, or explosive industrial environments.
Model
Part Number
Antenna Configuration
Deployment Profile
AP-565EX
R4W42A / R4W43A
Integrated omni-directional antennas (2x2 MIMO 2.4GHz / 2x2 MIMO 5GHz)
360-degree coverage in hazardous outdoor processing units, chemical plants, and oil/gas yards.
AP-567EX
R4W48A / R4W49A
Integrated directional antennas (90°x90° sector)
Targeted directional coverage in high-density hazardous industrial corridors and walkways.
2. System Compatibility & Management
Management Platforms & Software
ArubaOS (Controller-Managed): Compatible with Aruba Mobility Controllers running ArubaOS 8.8.0.0 or higher.
Aruba Instant & Central: Compatible with cloud-managed or controllerless deployments via Aruba Central or local Instant OS (8.8.0.0+).
Security & Authentication: Supports WPA3 (Enterprise & Personal), WPA2, Enhanced Open (OWE), WPA-NIST192, and Passpoint® (Release 2).
Network & Infrastructure Interfaces
Ethernet Interface: 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet port with 802.3at PoE+ support.
IoT Integration: Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0) and Zigbee (802.15.4) radios for hazardous location asset tracking and industrial IoT.
Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE): Powered via standard IEEE 802.3at (PoE+ Class 4) switches and midspans, or direct AC power input.
3. Accessories & Ordering Guide
Mounting Kits
The AP-560EX series utilizes the standard Aruba AP-270/370/570 series outdoor mounting bracket ecosystem.
SKU
Model / Part Name
Description
JW052A
AP-270-MNT-V1
AP-270/370/570 Series Outdoor Pole/Wall Long Mount Kit (basic flat or tilt surface mounting)
JW053A
AP-270-MNT-V2
AP-270/370/570 Series Outdoor Short Mount Kit (compact wall or pole mounting)
JW054A
AP-270-MNT-H1
AP-270/370/570 Series Outdoor Hanging or Dual-Tilt Mount Kit
JW055A
AP-270-MNT-H2
AP-270/370/570 Series Outdoor Flush Mount Kit
R6W11A
AP-270-MNT-H3
AP-270/370/570 Series Outdoor Hanging or Dual-Tilt Install Mount Kit
Power Options & Midspan Injectors
SKU
Model
Description
JW700A
PD-9001GO-NA
30W 802.3at PoE+ Outdoor Surge Protected Midspan Injector (North America power cord)
JW701A
PD-9001GO-INTL
30W 802.3at PoE+ Outdoor Surge Protected Midspan Injector (International power cord)
