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Aruba AP-555 (RW) TAA Unified AP
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Aruba AP-555 (RW) TAA Unified AP

R 49 680
Available to order
3–7 day delivery

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

30-day returns on unopened items — you arrange the courier; we pay it on faulty or dead-on-arrival units.

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Aruba AP-555 (RW) TAA Unified AP.

Device Type: Radio access point. Ruggedized Design: Indoor. Width: 26 cm. Depth: 26 cm. Height: 5.8 cm. Weight: 1.57 kg. Form Factor: In-ceiling. Connectivity Technology: Wireless.

Specifications

Highlights

  • High-speed Wi-Fi 6 performance with up to 5.95 Gbps aggregate data rate
  • Support for up to 1024 wireless client devices per Wi-Fi radio
  • Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee connectivity for IoT devices
  • Dual Ethernet connectivity with HPE Smart Rate and 5GBase-T ports
  • Comprehensive enterprise security with WPA3 encryption and TPM support
  • Convenient in-ceiling 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, ZigBee, 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): 1.150 Mbps
Performance
Maximum data rate (5 GHz): 4.8 Gbps
Performance
Aggregate bandwidth: 5.95 Gbps
Capacity
Wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio: 1024
Capacity
OFDMA units: 37
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
38.2 Watt

General

Device Type
Radio access point
Ruggedized Design
Indoor
Width
26 cm
Depth
26 cm
Height
5.8 cm
Weight
1.57 kg

Aerial

Antenna
Internal
Directivity
Omni-directional

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

Shipping Width
32 cm
Shipping Depth
30.3 cm
Shipping Height
10.8 cm
Shipping Weight
2.23 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 5GBase-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
855000 hours
Compliant Standards
EN 60950, IEC 60950, UL 60950, UL 2043, FCC, EN 60601-1-2, EN 60601-1-1, EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, ISED, RED 2014/53/EU
TAA Compliant
Yes

Software / System Requirements

OS Required
ArubaOS, InstantOS

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The HPE Aruba AP-555 (RW) TAA Unified AP is a high-performance indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) radio access point designed for dense enterprise environments. Delivering up to 5.95 Gbps aggregate bandwidth, integrated Bluetooth 5.0, and Zigbee IoT support, it provides reliable, high-capacity wireless connectivity for organisations requiring advanced network performance and robust security.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Aruba AP-555 (RW) TAA Unified AP used for?

The Aruba AP-555 is an enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 access point built to deliver fast, secure wireless connectivity in high-density indoor environments. It manages both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz traffic while supporting IoT devices via built-in Bluetooth and Zigbee radios.

How is the Aruba AP-555 powered?

The unit supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliant with IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt standards. This allows power and network data to be delivered through a single Ethernet cable, simplifying in-ceiling installation.

Does this access point come with a warranty in South Africa?

Yes, it is backed by an authentic local South African warranty via Server Hub, alongside standard manufacturer limited lifetime hardware support.