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Aruba AP-515 (RW) Unified AP
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Aruba AP-515 (RW) Unified AP

R 16 130
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New: 12-month warranty, manufacturer-backed and mirrored locally (longer where the manufacturer's own warranty is longer).

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Aruba AP-515 (RW) Unified AP.

Device Type: Radio access point. Ruggedized Design: Indoor. Width: 20 cm. Depth: 20 cm. Height: 4.6 cm. Weight: 810 g. Form Factor: In-ceiling. Connectivity Technology: Wireless.

Specifications

Highlights

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with up to 5.4 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
  • Supports up to 256 wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio
  • Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee for IoT connectivity
  • Multi-gigabit HPE Smart Rate and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
  • Advanced WPA3 encryption and ClientMatch radio management
  • In-ceiling indoor form factor powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Networking

Form Factor
In-ceiling
Connectivity Technology
Wireless
Data Transfer Rate
4.8 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
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Performance
Maximum data rate (2.4 GHz): 575 Mbps
Performance
Maximum data rate (5 GHz): 4.8 Gbps
Performance
Aggregate bandwidth: 5.4 Gbps
Capacity
Wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio: 256
Capacity
OFDMA units: 16
Capacity
BSSIDs per radio: 16
Status Indicators
System, status
Features
Trusted Platform Module (TPM), LACP support, Adaptive Radio Management (ARM), Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC), Low Density Parity Check (LDPC), Transmit Beam-forming (TxBF) ready, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Cyclic Delay Diversity (CDD), Space Time Blocking Code (STBC), Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC), ClientMatch, cyclic shift diversity (CSD), AppRF technology, MU-MIMO technology, packet aggregation A-MPDU, packet aggregation A-MSDU, Air Monitor (AM), Intelligent Power Monitoring
Encryption Algorithm
WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.11ax

Power

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Supported
PoE
Power Consumption Operational
16 Watt

General

Device Type
Radio access point
Ruggedized Design
Indoor
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Height
4.6 cm
Weight
810 g

Aerial

Antenna
Internal
Antenna Qty
4
Directivity
Omni-directional
Gain Level
7.5 dBi

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

Shipping Width
23 cm
Shipping Depth
22 cm
Shipping Height
7.2 cm
Shipping Weight
1.01 kg

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
50 °C
Humidity Range Operating
5 - 93% (non-condensing)

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces
1 x HPE Smart Rate - RJ-45
Interfaces
1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45
Interfaces
1 x USB 2.0 - Type A
Interfaces
1 x console - micro-USB

Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible
Yes
Communications Technology
Bluetooth, Zigbee

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - lifetime

Miscellaneous

MTBF
64 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, EN60601-1-2, ETS 300 019 Class 1.1, ETS 300 019 Class 2.3

Software / System Requirements

OS Required
ArubaOS, InstantOS

Related Products

The HPE Aruba AP-515 (RW) is an indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) unified radio access point engineered for medium-density enterprise environments. Designed for in-ceiling mounting, it delivers up to 5.4 Gbps aggregate data throughput across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, providing robust wireless connectivity and integrated IoT support via Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee for modern corporate networks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Aruba AP-515 Unified AP used for?

The Aruba AP-515 is an enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 indoor radio access point used to deliver high-speed wireless networking in medium-density environments. It provides dual-band connectivity with up to 5.4 Gbps aggregate throughput and supports integrated IoT applications using built-in Bluetooth and Zigbee radios.

Does the Aruba AP-515 support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

Yes, the Aruba AP-515 supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) standards including IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt. It operates with a standard power consumption of 16 Watts, allowing for streamlined single-cable data and power ceiling installations.

Does the Aruba AP-515 come with a warranty in South Africa?

Yes, this access point includes local South African warranty support via Server Hub alongside HPE's limited lifetime hardware support. Local warranty coverage ensures reliable technical assistance and service for South African business deployments.