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

R 41 390
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).

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Aruba AP-555 (RW) 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

  • Wi-Fi 6 dual-band connectivity with up to 5.95 Gbps aggregate data rate
  • High capacity supporting up to 1024 wireless clients per radio
  • Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee for IoT compatibility
  • 5GBase-T HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit Ethernet interface
  • Enterprise security support including WPA3 and integrated TPM
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled indoor in-ceiling form factor

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

Software / System Requirements

OS Required
ArubaOS, InstantOS

Related Products

The HPE Aruba AP-555 (RW) is an enterprise-grade indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) unified radio access point designed for high-density environments. Delivering up to 5.95 Gbps aggregate bandwidth and supporting up to 1024 clients per radio, it integrates Zigbee, Bluetooth 5.0, and multi-gigabit Ethernet interfaces to provide seamless, high-performance wireless connectivity.

Frequently asked questions

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

The Aruba AP-555 (RW) is an indoor radio access point used to provide high-speed Wi-Fi 6 coverage in demanding corporate networks. It operates across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands to handle high device density and heavy data traffic.

Does the Aruba AP-555 support IoT communications?

Yes, this access point is IoT compatible with built-in Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee connectivity. This allows organisations to connect and manage IoT devices directly over the wireless infrastructure.

Does it come with a warranty?

Yes, the Aruba AP-555 comes with a local South African warranty via Server Hub. This guarantees dependable hardware support for your network deployment.