Aruba Indoor Access Points Datasheet

Aruba Wireless Access Points Technical Datasheet

Complete technical hardware overview, Wi-Fi standard specifications, unified architecture modes (Instant & Controller-Managed), deployment profiles, and master part number index.

1. Product Overview & Key Highlights

Unified Architecture Flex: Unified AP models run both controller-less Aruba Instant mode and centralized mobility-controller mode via automatic discovery.
Advanced RF Management: Integrated ClientMatch, Adaptive Radio Management (ARM), and AirMatch AI-driven optimization for RF tuning, channel selection, and seamless client steering.
Multi-Gigabit Wi-Fi 6E & Wi-Fi 6 Performance: Features tri-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) and dual-band multi-gigabit radios with MU-MIMO and OFDMA for high-density enterprise environments.
Integrated IoT Capabilities: Built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0) and Zigbee radios for location tracking, asset management, and smart building sensor integration.
Ruggedized & Outdoor Hardware: Weather-proof (IP66/IP67) outdoor APs engineered to operate across extreme thermal conditions (-40°C to 65°C) with surge protection.

2. Product Category Comparison Matrix

Product Family	Target Workloads	Wireless Standard & Radios	Uplink & Power Profile	Key Capabilities
Wi-Fi 6E Campus APs (e.g., AP-635, AP-615)	High-Density Enterprise Campus, Universities & Healthcare	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Tri-Band / Tri-Radio (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz), MU-MIMO	2.5GbE Multi-Gigabit Ports, IEEE 802.3at PoE+, Smart Rate interfaces	6GHz spectrum utilization, dynamic filtering, BLE/Zigbee IoT integration, WPA3 security
Wi-Fi 6 Enterprise APs (e.g., AP-515, AP-505, AP-555)	Corporate Offices, Classrooms, Retail Outlets & Branch Locations	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Dual-Band 2.4GHz + 5GHz, 2x2 / 4x4 / 8x8 MU-MIMO	1GbE / 2.5GbE Smart Rate RJ45, IEEE 802.3af/at PoE	OFDMA, Target Wake Time (TWT), ClientMatch steering, unified Instant OS support
Hospitality & Desk APs (e.g., AP-505H, AP-605H)	Hotel Guest Rooms, Micro-Branches, Dormitories & Multi-Dwelling Units	Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E Wall-Plate Mount APs, Dual/Tri-Radio	Multi-port Gigabit switch, PoE-Out pass-through (802.3af) for IP phones	Built-in wired switch ports, compact wall junction-box mount, secure remote networking
Outdoor & Rugged APs (e.g., AP-565, AP-575, AP-365)	Outdoor Venues, Logistics Yards, Industrial Facilities & Stadiums	Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 5 Hardened Outdoor Radios, Internal/External Antennas	IP66/IP67 Weather-Proof Enclosure, Extended Temperature, PoE powered	Severe environment protection, surge immunity, high-power mesh backhaul connectivity

3. Popular Aruba Wireless Hardware Specifications

Part Number / Model	Device Type	Radio & PHY Specifications	Uplink Interfaces	Deployment Segment
AP-635 (US) / R7J28A	Wi-Fi 6E Campus AP	Tri-Radio Wi-Fi 6E (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz), 2x2 MU-MIMO, up to 3.9 Gbps combined data rate	2x 2.5 GbE Smart Rate RJ45 with PoE (802.3at) support	High-Density Enterprise Campus & 6GHz Spectrum Deployments
AP-515 (US) / Q9H63A	Wi-Fi 6 Campus AP	Dual-Radio Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz 2x2 + 5GHz 4x4 MU-MIMO), up to 2.69 Gbps peak rate	1x 2.5 GbE Smart Rate + 1x 1GbE RJ45 with IEEE 802.3at PoE+	Mainstream Corporate Office & Higher Education Classrooms
AP-505 (US) / R2H29A	Compact Wi-Fi 6 AP	Dual-Radio Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz 2x2 + 5GHz 2x2 MU-MIMO), up to 1.49 Gbps peak rate	1x 100/1000BASE-T RJ45 with IEEE 802.3af PoE input	Medium-Density Office, K-12 Classrooms & Retail Edge
AP-505H (US) / R3V48A	Wi-Fi 6 Hospitality AP	Dual-Radio Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz + 5GHz 2x2), integrated BLE 5.0 and Zigbee	1x 2.5GbE Uplink + 4x 1GbE Downlink (1x PoE-Out)	Hotels, Dormitories, Medical Rooms & Remote Home Offices
AP-565 (US) / R4W44A	Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 AP	Dual-Radio Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz + 5GHz 2x2 MU-MIMO), IP66/67 Hardened	1x 100/1000BASE-T RJ45 with IEEE 802.3at PoE+	Outdoor Workspaces, Parking Structures & Campus Grounds

4. Master Part Number Index

Part Number	Product Category	Description Summary
R7J28A / AP-635-US	Wi-Fi 6E Access Point	Aruba AP-635 (US) Tri-Radio Wi-Fi 6E Campus Access Point with Dual 2.5G Ports
Q9H63A / AP-515-US	Wi-Fi 6 Access Point	Aruba AP-515 (US) Unified Dual-Radio 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 Campus Access Point
R2H29A / AP-505-US	Wi-Fi 6 Access Point	Aruba AP-505 (US) Unified Dual-Radio 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 Campus Access Point
R3V48A / AP-505H-US	Hospitality Access Point	Aruba AP-505H (US) Unified Wi-Fi 6 Hospitality Wall-Mount Access Point with 4-Port Switch
R4W44A / AP-565-US	Outdoor Access Point	Aruba AP-565 (US) Outdoor IP67 Hardened Dual-Radio Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
R7J50A / AP-615-US	Wi-Fi 6E Access Point	Aruba AP-615 (US) Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Campus Access Point with 2.5G Uplink
JW813A / IAP-315-US	Wi-Fi 5 Access Point	Aruba Instant IAP-315 (US) Dual-Radio 802.11ac Wave 2 Campus Access Point
JW186A / AP-325	Wi-Fi 5 Access Point	Aruba AP-325 Dual-Radio 802.11ac Wave 2 High-Density Campus Access Point