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Aruba AP-518 (RW) TAA Indr Hrdnd 11ax AP
R 46 350
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Aruba AP-518 (RW) TAA Indr Hrdnd 11ax AP.
Device Type: Radio access point. Ruggedized Design: Indoor. Width: 22 cm. Depth: 22 cm. Height: 7.5 cm. Weight: 1.5 kg. Form Factor: In-ceiling. Connectivity Technology: Wireless.
Specifications
Highlights
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) performance with up to 4.8 Gbps data rate
- Ruggedised IP55-rated in-ceiling design for harsh indoor environments
- Wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to 55 °C
- Integrated IoT support with Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee
- Multi-gigabit HPE Smart Rate and 1GbE Ethernet ports
- Supports up to 512 wireless clients per radio
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 Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11ax
- Spread Spectrum Method
- OFDM, DSSS, OFDMA
- 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
- Capacity
- Wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio: 512
- Capacity
- OFDMA units: 16
- Capacity
- BSSIDs per radio: 16
- Status Indicators
- System, status
- Features
- Deep inspection, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), reset button, Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), 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), Virtual Mobility Controller mode, Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC), ClientMatch, cyclic shift diversity (CSD), Green AP technology, MU-MIMO technology, packet aggregation A-MPDU, packet aggr
- Encryption Algorithm
- WPA3-Enhanced Open, WPA2-MPSK
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.11ax
Power
- Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Supported
- PoE
- Power Consumption Operational
- 25.6 Watt
General
- Device Type
- Radio access point
- Ruggedized Design
- Indoor
- Width
- 22 cm
- Depth
- 22 cm
- Height
- 7.5 cm
- Weight
- 1.5 kg
Aerial
- Antenna
- External detachable
- Antenna Qty
- 6
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- -40 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 55 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x HPE Smart Rate - RJ-45
- Interfaces
- 1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45
- Interfaces
- 2 x aerial - RP-SMA
- Interfaces
- 4 x aerial - RP-SMA
- Interfaces
- 1 x console - USB-C
Internet of Things (IoT)
- Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible
- Yes
- Communications Technology
- Bluetooth, Zigbee
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - lifetime
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- CB, UL 2043, FCC, EN 60601-1-2, cTUVus, FIPS, IP55, EN 60601-1-1, EMC 2014/30/EU, Directive 2014/35/EU, ISED, IEC/EN/UL 60950, ETSI 300 019-2-4, RED 2014/35/EU
- Pricing Type
- BTO
- TAA Compliant
- Yes
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required
- ArubaOS, InstantOS
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The HPE Aruba AP-518 is a ruggedised indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point engineered for harsh environments such as warehouses, industrial plants, and stadiums. Built to withstand extreme temperatures from -40 °C to 55 °C and featuring an IP55 rating, it delivers up to 4.8 Gbps throughput and supports integrated IoT connectivity via Bluetooth and Zigbee.
Frequently asked questions
What environments is the Aruba AP-518 designed for?
- The Aruba AP-518 is an indoor hardened access point designed for challenging environments subject to extreme temperatures, dust, or moisture. It features an IP55-rated enclosure and operates reliably in temperatures ranging from -40 °C to 55 °C.
Does the Aruba AP-518 support IoT devices?
- Yes, it includes integrated Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee radios to support IoT tracking and smart building applications. This simplifies deploying IoT infrastructure alongside high-speed Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
What warranty is provided with this access point?
- When ordered through Server Hub, the HPE Aruba AP-518 includes local warranty support in South Africa. Server Hub handles customer service and warranty queries locally for your business.