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Aruba 580EX Series Data Sheet

Aruba 580EX Series Hazardous Location Outdoor Access Points - Compatibility & Accessories

Aruba 580EX Series Hazardous Location Outdoor Access Points - Compatibility & Accessories Guide

1. Series Models Overview

The Aruba 580EX Series Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) high-performance outdoor access points are Class 1 Division 2 / Zone 2 certified, weather-proofed (IP66 rating), and extreme temperature-hardened (-40°C to +65°C) to deliver high-density, multi-gigabit wireless connectivity in hazardous, flammable, or explosive industrial environments.

Model Part Number Antenna Configuration Deployment Profile
AP-585EX R7T29A (US) / R7T30A (RW) Integrated omni-directional antennas (4x4 MIMO 2.4GHz / 4x4 MIMO 5GHz) High-density 360-degree coverage for hazardous industrial complexes, chemical refineries, and oil & gas facilities.
AP-587EX R7T34A (US) / R7T35A (RW) Integrated directional antennas (H, V, and +/-45° sector) Targeted directional coverage for hazardous outdoor corridors, wide perimeter fences, and high-density walkways.

2. System Compatibility & Management

Management Platforms & Software

  • ArubaOS (Controller-Managed): Compatible with Aruba Mobility Controllers running ArubaOS 8.10.0.0 or higher.
  • Aruba Instant & Central: Compatible with cloud-managed or controllerless deployments via Aruba Central or local Instant OS (8.10.0.0+).
  • Security & Authentication: Supports WPA3 (Enterprise & Personal), WPA2, Enhanced Open (OWE), WPA-NIST192, and Passpoint® (Release 2).

Network & Infrastructure Interfaces

  • Primary Ethernet Interface (E0): 1x 100/1000/2.5G/5GBASE-T Smart Rate RJ-45 port with IEEE 802.3bt/802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) support.
  • Secondary Optical Interface (E1): 1x 10GBASE-R SFP+ port for high-speed long-distance optical fiber backhaul connection.
  • Tertiary Ethernet Interface (E2): 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port for local network passthrough or device bridging.
  • High-Power IoT Integration: Integrated high-power Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0) and Zigbee (802.15.4) radios with Advanced IoT Coexistence (AIC) filtering.
  • Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE): Capable of supplying 802.3af PoE out (PSE) to downstream devices when powered via direct AC or 802.3bt Class 6 power.

3. Accessories & Ordering Guide

Mounting Kits

SKU Model / Part Name Description
R9H97A AP-OUT-MNT-V1A Outdoor AP Long Arm Pole/Wall Mounting Bracket
JW054A AP-270-MNT-H1 Outdoor AP Hanging or One-Way Tilt Pole/Wall Mounting Bracket
JW055A AP-270-MNT-H2 Outdoor AP Flush Wall Mounting Bracket
R6W11A AP-270-MNT-H3 Outdoor AP Hanging or Dual-Tilt Pole/Wall Mounting Bracket

Power Options & Midspan Injectors

SKU Model / Part Name Description
R1C73A AP-POE-BTSR 1-Port Smart Rate 802.3bt 60W Indoor Midspan Injector (Requires non-rated location)
R7T40A PD-9501-5GCO-AC 60W 802.3bt Smart Rate Outdoor Surge Protected Midspan Injector (100–240V AC input)
R7T41A PD-9501-5GCO-DC 60W 802.3bt Smart Rate Outdoor Surge Protected Midspan Injector (DC input)
JW620A PD-MOUNT-OD Outdoor PoE Midspan Injector Pole/Mast Mounting Bracket (For R7T40A / R7T41A)
R8Q74A AP-AC-MLX Outdoor AP Molex AC Power Connector Kit (for direct AC power field wiring)

Optical Transceivers (10G SFP+ / 1G SFP)

SKU Model Description
JL782A SFP-10GE-SR-I 10GBASE-SR SFP+ 850nm 300m LC MMF Transceiver (Industrial Temp)
JL780A SFP-1GE-SX-I 1000BASE-SX SFP 850nm 500m LC MMF Transceiver (Industrial Temp)
JL781A SFP-1GE-LX-I 1000BASE-LX SFP 1310nm 10km LC SMF Transceiver (Industrial Temp)
R7L09A CKIT-EX-OD-SFP Outdoor HazLoc SFP Fiber Strain Relief Gland Kit

Glands, Cable Covers & Gasket Accessories

SKU Model / Description
Q8N47A Outdoor AP Covers & Glands Kit (Includes 1x M25 cover, 5x M20 covers, 2x M16 covers, 5x M20 cable glands, and 2x grounding kits)
Q8N48A Outdoor AP Thread Adapters (5-pack Metric M20 to 1/2" NPT conduit adapter)