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
