Aruba AP-505 (EG) TAA Unified AP
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Aruba AP-505 (EG) TAA Unified AP.
Device Type: Radio access point. Ruggedized Design: Indoor. Form Factor: In-ceiling. Connectivity Technology: Wireless. Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 Gbps. Line Coding Format: CCK, 64 QAM, 256 QAM, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, OFDM, 1024 QAM, OFDMA. Data Link Protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6). Spread Spectrum Method: OFDM, DSSS, OFDMA.
Specifications
Highlights
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with up to 1.774 Gbps aggregate throughput
- In-ceiling indoor form factor with omni-directional internal antennas
- Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee for IoT connectivity
- Supports up to 256 wireless clients per radio
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) support with 8.9 W operational consumption
- Enterprise security featuring WPA3 encryption and Deep Packet Inspection
Networking
- Form Factor
- In-ceiling
- Connectivity Technology
- Wireless
- Data Transfer Rate
- 1.2 Gbps
- Line Coding Format
- CCK, 64 QAM, 256 QAM, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, OFDM, 1024 QAM, OFDMA
- Data Link Protocol
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
- Spread Spectrum Method
- OFDM, DSSS, OFDMA
- Frequency Band
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
- Performance
- Maximum data rate (2.4 GHz): 574 Mbps
- Performance
- Maximum data rate (5 GHz): 1.2 Gbps
- Performance
- Aggregate throughput: 1.774 Gbps
- Capacity
- Wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio: 256
- Capacity
- BSSIDs per radio: 16
- Capacity
- OFDMA units: 8
- Status Indicators
- System, status
- Features
- Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC), Low Density Parity Check (LDPC), Transmit Beam-forming (TxBF) ready, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Cyclic Delay Diversity (CDD), Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC), ClientMatch, cyclic shift diversity (CSD), MU-MIMO technology, packet aggregation A-MPDU, packet aggregation A-MSDU, SU-MIMO technology, Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM), Dynamic Frequency Selection (
- Encryption Algorithm
- SSL, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Power
- Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Supported
- PoE
- Power Consumption Operational
- 8.9 Watt
General
- Device Type
- Radio access point
- Ruggedized Design
- Indoor
Aerial
- Antenna
- Internal
- Antenna Qty
- 2
- Directivity
- Omni-directional
- Gain Level
- 5.7 dBi
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Shipping Width
- 19.3 cm
- Shipping Depth
- 18.3 cm
- Shipping Height
- 6.3 cm
- Shipping Weight
- 645 g
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 50 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 5 - 93% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45
- Interfaces
- 1 x USB 2.0
- 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
- Included Accessories
- Mounting bracket
- MTBF
- 148 years
- Compliant Standards
- UL 2043, FCC, EN 60601-1-1, CE/EMC, Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, ISED, Directive 2014/53/EU, IEC/EN/UL 60950, ETS 300 019 Class 2.3, ETS 300 019 Class 1.2
- TAA Compliant
- Yes
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required
- ArubaOS, InstantOS
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The HPE Aruba AP-505 (EG) TAA Unified AP is an indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) enterprise access point designed for medium-density commercial environments such as schools, offices, and retail spaces. It delivers dual-band wireless performance with up to 1.774 Gbps aggregate throughput, integrated BLE and Zigbee for IoT devices, and robust security including WPA3 encryption.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE Aruba AP-505 Unified AP used for?
- The HPE Aruba AP-505 is used to deliver high-performance indoor Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity across enterprise and medium-density environments. It connects laptops, mobile devices, and IoT hardware using integrated 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0, and Zigbee technologies.
Does the Aruba AP-505 support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
- Yes, the Aruba AP-505 supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) via its 1000Base-T RJ-45 interface, running at an operational power consumption of 8.9 Watts. This allows administrators to power the device directly through network cabling without needing separate AC adapters.
Does the Aruba AP-505 come with a warranty?
- Yes, it is covered by a limited lifetime manufacturer warranty. Local South African warranty support and fulfilment are provided directly via Server Hub.