
Aruba AP-503H (RW) Unified AP
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Aruba AP-503H (RW) Unified AP.
Device Type: Radio access point. Ruggedized Design: Indoor. Width: 8.6 cm. Depth: 4.7 cm. Height: 15 cm. Weight: 360 g. Form Factor: External. Connectivity Technology: Wireless.
Specifications
Highlights
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 performance with up to 1.5 Gbps maximum data transfer rate
- 2x2 MIMO technology supporting up to 256 wireless clients per radio
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) and Zigbee connectivity for IoT devices
- Three Gigabit Ethernet ports including PoE input support
- Enterprise-grade security with WPA3-Enterprise and OWE encryption
Networking
- Form Factor
- External
- Connectivity Technology
- Wireless
- Data Transfer Rate
- 1.5 Gbps
- Line Coding Format
- CCK, 64 QAM, 256 QAM, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 1024 QAM
- Data Link Protocol
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11ax
- Spread Spectrum Method
- OFDM, DSSS, OFDMA
- Frequency Band
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
- Performance
- Maximum data rate (5 GHz): 1.2 Gbps
- Performance
- Maximum data rate (2.4 GHz): 287 Mbps
- Performance
- VPN throughput (IPSec): 100 Mbps
- Capacity
- Wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio: 256
- Capacity
- BSSIDs per radio: 16
- Status Indicators
- Port status, power, system, status, PoE
- Features
- Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), DFS support, Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support, Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC), Low Density Parity Check (LDPC), Transmit Beam-forming (TxBF) ready, Cyclic Delay Diversity (CDD), Space Time Blocking Code (STBC), Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC), cyclic shift diversity (CSD), packet aggregation A-MPDU, packet aggregation A-MSDU, High-Throughput (HT) support, 2x2 MIMO technology, Very High Throughput (VHT) support, High Efficiency (HE) support, Target Wait Time (TWT),
- Encryption Algorithm
- WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Enterprise, Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE), Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE)
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax
Power
- Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Supported
- PoE Class 3
General
- Device Type
- Radio access point
- Ruggedized Design
- Indoor
- Width
- 8.6 cm
- Depth
- 4.7 cm
- Height
- 15 cm
- Weight
- 360 g
Aerial
- Antenna
- Internal
- Antenna Qty
- 2
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Shipping Width
- 11.1 cm
- Shipping Depth
- 5.4 cm
- Shipping Height
- 16.7 cm
- Shipping Weight
- 450 g
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 5 - 93% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 2 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45
- Interfaces
- 1 x 1000Base-T (PoE+) - RJ-45
- Interfaces
- 1 x console - micro-USB
Internet of Things (IoT)
- Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible
- Yes
- Communications Technology
- Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Zigbee
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - lifetime
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- FCC, EN 60601-1-2, EN 60601-1-1, EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, ISED, RED 2014/53/EU, IEC/EN 62368-1, IEC/EN 60950
- Pricing Type
- BTO
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The Aruba AP-503H (RW) is a compact, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) indoor unified access point delivering aggregate data rates of up to 1.5 Gbps. Designed for branch offices, hospitality, and remote work environments, it features integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Zigbee support, along with built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports and PoE power support.
Frequently asked questions
What environments is the Aruba AP-503H best suited for?
- The Aruba AP-503H is designed for indoor deployments such as branch locations, remote offices, and hospitality settings. It provides reliable Wi-Fi 6 coverage alongside local Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired client connectivity.
Does the Aruba AP-503H support IoT device integration?
- Yes, the unit features built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Zigbee communication protocols. This enables direct management and connectivity for various IoT sensors and endpoints without requiring additional hardware.
Does the access point come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, orders fulfilled through Server Hub include full local South African warranty support alongside HPE's limited lifetime warranty coverage.