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HPE Aruba Networking 530 Series Campus Access Points
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HPE Aruba Networking 530 Series Campus Access Points
Very High Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Performance with Dual Radios and Green AP Energy Efficiency
HPE Aruba Networking Wi-Fi 6 access points (APs) provide high performance connectivity for any organization experiencing growing numbers of Internet of Things (IoT) and mobility requirements. With a combined peak data rate of up to 2.97 Gbps, the HPE Aruba Networking 530 Series Campus Access Points deliver the speed and reliability needed for any enterprise.
Key Features
- Up to 2.97 Gbps combined peak data rate
- WPA3 and Enhanced Open security
- Built-in technology that resolves sticky client device issues or Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 devices
- OFDMA and MU-MIMO for enhanced multiuser efficiency
- IoT-ready Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee support
- Embedded ranging technology for accurate indoor location measurements
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Incredible efficiency
The HPE Aruba Networking 530 Series Campus Access Points are also designed to optimize user experience by increasing Wi-Fi efficiency and dramatically reducing airtime contention between clients device.
Features include orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA), bidirectional multiuser MIMO (MU-MIMO) and cellular optimization. With up to four spatial streams (4SS) and 160 MHz channel bandwidth, the 530 series provides groundbreaking wireless capabilities for any enterprise.
Advantages of OFDMA
This capability allows access points to handle multiple Wi-Fi 6 capable clients device concurrently in a single transmit or receive time slot, regardless of device or traffic type. Timeslot and utilization are optimized by handling each transaction through smaller subcarriers or resource units (RUs), allowing clients device to share a channel rather than compete for airtime and bandwidth.
Bi-directional MU-MIMO
Similar to downlink MU-MIMO in Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2), the 530 series can simultaneously connect clients device using downlink — and now — uplink spatial streams. The added benefit is the ability to multiply the number of clients device that can now send traffic, thus optimizing client-to-access point spatial stream diversity.
Wi-Fi 6 and MU-MIMO aware client optimization
HPE Aruba Networking patented AI-powered ClientMatch technology helps eliminate sticky client device issues by placing Wi-Fi 6 capable devices on the best available access point. Session metrics are used to steer mobile devices to the best access point based on available bandwidth, types of applications being used and traffic type — even as users roam.
HPE Aruba Networking Advanced Cellular Coexistence
This feature uses built-in filtering to automatically helps minimize the impact of interference from cellular networks, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and commercial small cell or femtocell equipment.
Intelligent Power Monitoring
HPE Aruba Networking access points continuously monitor and report hardware energy consumption. They can also be configured to enable or disable capabilities based on available Power over Ethernet (PoE) power — ideal when wired switches have exhausted their power budget.
IoT Platform Capabilities
Like all HPE Aruba Networking Wi-Fi 6 access points, the 530 Series includes an integrated Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 radio (for Zigbee support) to simplify deploying and managing IoT-based location services, asset tracking services, security solutions, and IoT sensors. This allows organizations to leverage the 530 series as an IoT platform, which helps eliminate the need for an overlay infrastructure and additional IT resources.
Target Wake Time
Ideal for IoTs that communicate infrequently, Target Wake Time (TWT) establishes a schedule when clients device need to communicate with an access point. This helps improve client device power savings and reduces airtime contention with other clients device.
Foundation for Accurate Indoor Location
HPE Aruba Networking access points act as a foundation for accurate indoor location so that location-aware services can be deployed at scale. Using embedded GPS receivers, Wi-Fi 6E access points are able to self-locate and work with Wi-Fi 6 access points to establish reference points that can be used to accurately determine indoor client device location.
Because they use universal latitude and longitude coordinates, there is no need for custom map development or to create separate applications for indoor and outdoor environments.
Secure Infrastructure
The HPE Aruba Networking 530 Series Campus Access Points include security components to help protect user authentication and wireless traffic. Select capabilities include:
WPA3 and Enhanced Open
Support for stronger encryption and authentication is provided through the latest version of WPA for enterprise protected networks.
Enhanced Open offers seamless new protection for users connecting to open networks where each session is automatically encrypted to protect user passwords and data on guest networks.
WPA2-MPSK
MPSK enables simpler passkey management for WPA2 devices — should the Wi-Fi password on one device or device type change; no additional changes are needed for other devices. It requires HPE Aruba Networking NAC.
VPN tunnels
In remote access point (RAP) and IAP-VPN deployments, the 530 series can be used to establish a secure SSL/IPSec VPN tunnel to a mobility controller that is acting as a VPN concentrator.
Trusted Platform Module
For enhanced device assurance, all HPE Aruba Networking access points have an installed Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure storage of credentials and keys, and boot code.
Simple and Secure Access
To simplify policy enforcement, the HPE Aruba Networking 530 Series Campus Access Points use our Policy Enforcement Firewall (PEF) feature to encapsulate all traffic from the access points to the Mobility Controller (or gateway) for end-to-end encryption and inspection. Policies are applied based on user role, device type, applications, and location. This reduces the manual configuration of service set identifiers (SSIDs), VLANs and access control lists (ACLs). PEF also serves as the underlying technology for HPE Aruba Networking Dynamic Segmentation.
High-density Connectivity
Like the higher-end HPE Aruba Networking 550 Series Campus Access Points, each 530 series access point provides connectivity for a maximum of 1024 associated clients device per radio (2048 in total). In real-world scenarios, the maximum recommended client device density is dependent on environmental conditions.
Flexible Management and Operations
Our unified access points can operate as stand-alone APs or with a gateway for greater scalability, security, and manageability. Access points can be deployed using Zero Touch Provisioning — without on-site technical expertise — for ease of implementation in branch offices and for remote work.
HPE Aruba Networking access points can be managed using cloud-based or on-premises solutions for campus, branch, or remote work environments.
HPE Aruba Networking Central provides a single pane of glass for overseeing every aspect of wired and wireless LANs, WANs, and VPNs. AI-powered analytics, end-to-end orchestration and automation, and advanced security features are built natively into the solution.
Additional Wi-Fi features
Each access point also includes the following standards-based technologies:
- Transmit beamforming: Increased signal reliability and range
- Dynamic Frequency Selection: Optimized use of available radio frequency (RF) spectrum
- Maximum ratio combining: Improved receiver performance
- Cyclic delay / shift diversity: Greater downlink RF performance
- Space-time block coding: Increased range and improved reception
- Low-Density Parity Check: High-efficiency error correction for increased throughout
BTO Models | ||
| Remarks | Description | SKU |
| | 535 Internal Antenna Access Points | |
| 3 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-535 (EG) Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ333A |
| 4 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-535 (IL) Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ334A |
| 5 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-535 (JP) Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ335A |
| 1 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-535 (RW) Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ336A |
| 2 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-535 (US) Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ337A |
| 6 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-535 (ID) Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax Internal Antennas Campus Access Point | S5D87A |
| | 534 External Antenna Access Points | |
| 3 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-534 (EG) Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ328A |
| 4 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-534 (IL) Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ329A |
| 5 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-534 (JP) Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ330A |
| 1 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-534 (RW) Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ331A |
| 2 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-534 (US) Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ332A |
| | 535 Internal Antenna Access Points - TAA Models | |
| 3 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-535 (EG) TAA Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ343A |
| 4 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-535 (IL) TAA Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ344A |
| 5 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-535 (JP) TAA Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ345A |
| 1 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-535 (RW) TAA Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ346A |
| 2 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-535 (US) TAA Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ347A |
| | 534 External Antenna Access Points - TAA Models | |
| 3 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-534 (EG) TAA Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ338A |
| 4 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-534 (IL) TAA Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ339A |
| 5 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-534 (JP) TAA Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ340A |
| 1 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-534 (RW) TAA Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ341A |
| 2 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-534 (US) TAA Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus AP | JZ342A |
| | Configuration Rules | |
| Rule # | Description | SKU |
| 1 | Available everywhere except US, Israel, Egypt, Indonesia and Japan. Partners must have an SOT (Cross border agreement). | |
| 2 | Available in US only. Partners must have an SOT (Cross border agreement). | |
| 3 | Available in Egpyt only. Partners must have an SOT (Cross border agreement). | |
| 4 | Available in Israel only. Partners must have an SOT (Cross border agreement). | |
| 5 | Available in Japan only. Partners must have an SOT (Cross border agreement). | |
| 6 | Available in Indonesia only. Partners must have an SOT (Cross border agreement). | |
| Notes: | OCA Only Model Selection Form - HPE Offering > HPE Aruba Networking > Wireless > Access Points > Campus: HPE Aruba Networking 530 Series Campus Access Points | |
Mount AccessoriesFor 534, 535 Series Std (Min 0 // max 99) User Selection (min 0 // max 99) | ||
| Remarks | Description | SKU |
| | AP Mount Kits | |
| * | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-A Campus AP Type A Suspended Ceiling Rail Flat 9/16 Mount Bracket Kit | R3J15A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-MP10-A Campus AP 10-Pack 9/16 Flat Ceiling Rail Mount Bracket Kit | JZ370A |
| * | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-B Campus AP Type B Suspended Ceiling Rail Flat 15/16 Mount Bracket Kit | R3J16A |
| * | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-MP10-B Campus AP 10-Pack 15/16 Flat Ceiling Rail Mount Bracket Kit | Q9G69A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-MP10-B1 Campus AP 10-Pack 15/16 Adj Flat Ceiling Rail Mount Bracket Kit | R6T34A |
| * | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-C Campus AP Type C Suspended Ceiling Rail 9/16 Profile Mount Bracket Kit | R3J17A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-MP10-C Campus AP 10-Pack Profile 9/16 Ceiling Rail Mount Bracket Kit | Q9G70A |
| * | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-D Campus AP Type D Solid Surface Mount Bracket Kit | R3J18A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-MP10-D Campus AP 10-Pack Solid Surface Mount Bracket Kit | Q9G71A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-E Campus AP Type E Wall-Box Mount Bracket Kit | R3J19A |
| * | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-MP10-E Campus AP 10-Pack Wall-box Mount Bracket Kit | R1C72A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-U Campus Access Point Type U Universal Mount Bracket Kit | S4K79A |
| * | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-MP10-U Campus AP Universal 10-pack Mount Bracket Kit | S0J40A |
| * | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-MP10-X Campus AP 10-Pack Mount Adapter Kit | R3T20A |
| Notes: | − *Kit contains mounts for 10 access points − Access Points do not include a Mount. Qty 1 Mount kits should be selected | |
AntennasFor 534 Series Std (Min 0 // max 1) User Selection (min 0 // max 1) | ||
| | Antennas | |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-ANT-311 Direct-Mount RP-SMA Tri-Band 1x1 Omni Dipole Antenna | S1F79A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-ANT-312 Direct-Mount RP-SMA Tri-Band 1x1 Low-Profile Omni Dipole Antenna | S1F80A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-ANT-313 Cabled RP-SMA Tri-Band 1x1 Omni Dipole Antenna | S1F81A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-ANT-340 Cabled RP-SMA Tri-Band 4x4 Downtilt Omni Ceiling Antenna | S1F82A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-ANT-345 Cabled RP-SMA Tri-Band 4x4 Medium Gain Directional Panel Antenna | S1F83A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-ANT-348 Cabled RP-SMA Tri-Band 4x4 High Gain Directional Panel Antenna | S1F84A |
| Notes: | − *Must select Qty 0 or Qty 4 − OCA Blue Notes: − AP-ANT-1W, and AP-ANT-20W are usually direct connect to the chassis − AP-ANT-45,AP-ANT-48 ship with hardware for flush mount to a flat surface − AP-534 has 4x RPSMA female, concurrent dual-band connections | |
| | Antenna Mount Kits For 534 Series Std (Min 0 // max 1) User Selection (min 0 // max 1) | |
| 1 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-ANT-MNT-4 AZ/EL Adjustable Antennas Pole/Wall Mount Kit | JW021A |
| 2 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-ANT-MNT-5 AZ/EL Adjustable Antennas Pole/Wall Mount Kit | JW022A |
| 3 | HPE Aruba Networking AP-ANT-MNT-U Universal AZ/EL Adjustable Antenna Pole Wall Mount Kit | S1J09A |
| | Configuration Rules | |
| Rule # | Description | SKU |
| 1 | Compatible with antenna AP-ANT-48 | |
| 2 | Compatible with antenna AP-ANT-45 | |
| 3 | AP-ANT-MNT-U compatible with AP-ANT-345 and AP-ANT-348 | |
Power OptionsFor 534, 535 Series Std (Min 0 // max 1) User Selection (min 0 // max 1) | ||
| Notes: | − Most devices are PoE powered from switch so these are optional − If this Power Supply is selected, bring in (Min 1 // Max 1) Localized power cord based on the HPE Aruba Networking Localization Menu | |
| | Compatible with 534 and 535 AP models | |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-POE-BTSR 1-Port Smart Rate 802.3bt 60W Midspan Injector | R1C73A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-POE-BT10 1-port 10G 60W Midspan 802.3bt PoE Injector | S3J26A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-AC2-48C 48V/50W AC/DC Desktop Style Power Adapter with 1.35/3.5mm Connector | R3K01A |
AccessoriesFor 535 Series Std (Min 0 // max 99) User Selection (min 0 // max 99) | ||
| Remarks | Description | SKU |
| | Snap-on Covers | |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-535-CVR-20 20pk for AP-535 White Non-glossy Snap-On Covers | JZ368A |
| Notes: | − Kit contains 20 optional snap-on covers − Central AP-535-CVR-20 20-pk White Non-glossy Snap-on Covers | |
| | Other Accessories For 535 Series Std (Min 0 // max 99) User Selection (min 0 // max 99) | |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-MOD-SERU Micro-USB TTL3.3V to RJ45 RS232 AP Console Adapter Module | R6Q99A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-CBL-SERU Micro-USB TTL3.3V to USB2.0 AP Console Adapter Cable | JY728A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking USB LTE Modem for Access Points and Gateways | R8F34A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking USB Extender Cable Kit | R8G76A |
Software | ||
| | Central Cloud Services / Access Point Foundation Subscriptions | |
| 2, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 1-year Subscription E-STU | Q9Y58AAE |
| 2, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 3 year Subscription E-STU | Q9Y59AAE |
| 2, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 5 year Subscription E-STU | Q9Y60AAE |
| 2, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 7 year Subscription E-STU | Q9Y61AAE |
| 2, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 10 year Subscription E-STU | Q9Y62AAE |
| | Cloud Services / Access Point Advanced Subscriptions | |
| 2, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Advanced 1 year Subscription E-STU | Q9Y63AAE |
| 2, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Advanced 3 year Subscription E-STU | Q9Y64AAE |
| 2, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Advanced 5 year Subscription E-STU | Q9Y65AAE |
| 2, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Advanced 7 year Subscription E-STU | Q9Y66AAE |
| 2, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Advanced 10 year Subscription E-STU | Q9Y67AAE |
| | On-Prem Services / Access Point Foundation Subscriptions | |
| 3, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central on Prem AP Foundation 1 year Subscription E-STU | R6U63AAE |
| 3, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central on Prem AP Foundation 3 year Subscription E-STU | R6U64AAE |
| 3, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central on Prem AP Foundation 5 year Subscription E-STU | R6U65AAE |
| 3, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central on Prem AP Foundation 7 year Subscription E-STU | R6U66AAE |
| 3, 8 | HPE Aruba Networking Central on Prem AP Foundation 10 year Subscription E-STU | R6U67AAE |
| | Configuration Rules | |
| Rule # | Description | SKU |
| 2 | Add the Central Cloud Skus to the HPE Aruba Networking Catalog as Standalone: HPE Aruba Networking > Network Management > Central > Cloud Services | |
| 3 | Add the Central On-Prem Skus to the HPE Aruba Networking Catalog as Standalone: HPE Aruba Networking > Network Management > Central > On-Prem Services | |
| 6 | Add the Central FedRAMP Service Skus to the HPE Aruba Networking Catalog as Standalone: HPE Aruba Networking > Network Management > Central > FedRAMP | |
| 8 | For OCA: When configuring the following AP 10-Pack, selection condition for this Subscription should be 0(default) or 10 | |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-503 (RW) 10-Pack Dual Radio 2x2:2 Wi-Fi 6 Campus Access | S1E83A |
| | HPE Aruba Networking AP-503 (US) 10-Pack Dual Radio 2x2:2 Wi-Fi 6 Campus Access Point | S1E84A |
As-a-Service | ||
| | Cloud Services / Access Point Foundation Subscriptions | |
| 7 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 1 year Subscription SaaS | Q9Y58AAS |
| 7 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 3 year Subscription SaaS | Q9Y59AAS |
| 7 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 5 year Subscription SaaS | Q9Y60AAS |
| 7 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 7 year Subscription SaaS | Q9Y61AAS |
| 7 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 10 year Subscription SaaS | Q9Y62AAS |
| | Cloud Services / Access Point Advanced Subscriptions | |
| 7 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Advanced 1 year Subscription SaaS | Q9Y63AAS |
| 7 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Advanced 3 year Subscription SaaS | Q9Y64AAS |
| 7 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Advanced 5 year Subscription SaaS | Q9Y65AAS |
| 7 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Advanced 7 year Subscription SaaS | Q9Y66AAS |
| 7 | HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Advanced 10 year Subscription SaaS | Q9Y67AAS |
| | Configuration Rules | |
| Rule # | Description | SKU |
| 7 | For IRIS reference only. No action required for OCX and Clic | |
RF performance table | ||
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| Band, rate | Maximum transmit power (dBm) per transmit chain | Receiver sensitivity (dBm) per receive chain |
| 2.4GHz, 802.11b | ||
| 1Mbps | 18 | -96 |
| 11Mbps | 18 | -88 |
| 2.4GHz, 802.11g | ||
| 6Mbps | 18 | -93 |
| 54Mbps | 17 | -75 |
| 2.4GHz, 802.11n HT20 | ||
| MCS0 | 18 | -93 |
| MCS7 | 16 | -75 |
| 2.4GHz, 802.11ax HE20 | ||
| MCS0 | 18 | -92 |
| MCS11 | 14 | -62 |
| 5GHz, 802.11a | ||
| 6Mbps | 18 | -93 |
| 54Mbps | 17 | -75 |
| 5GHz, 802.11n HT20 | ||
| MCS0 | 18 | -93 |
| MCS7 | 16 | -73 |
| 5GHz, 802.11n HT40 | ||
| MCS0 | 18 | -90 |
| MCS7 | 16 | -70 |
| 5GHz, 802.11ac VHT20 | ||
| MCS0 | 18 | -93 |
| MCS9 | 16 | -68 |
| 5GHz, 802.11ac VHT40 | ||
| MCS0 | 18 | -90 |
| MCS9 | 16 | -65 |
| 5GHz, 802.11ac VHT80 | ||
| MCS0 | 18 | -87 |
| MCS9 | 16 | -62 |
| 5GHz, 802.11ac VHT160 | ||
| MCS0 | 18 | -84 |
| MCS9 | 16 | -59 |
| 5GHz, 802.11ax HE20 | ||
| MCS0 | 18 | -90 |
| MCS11 | 14 | -60 |
| 5GHz, 802.11ax HE40 | ||
| MCS0 | 18 | -87 |
| MCS11 | 14 | -57 |
| 5GHz, 802.11ax HE80 | ||
| MCS0 | 18 | -84 |
| MCS11 | 14 | -54 |
| 5GHz, 802.11ax HE160 | ||
| MCS0 | 18 | -81 |
| MCS11 | 13 | -51 |
Hardware Variants
- AP-534: External antenna models
- AP-535: Internal antenna models
Wi-Fi Radio Specifications
- Access point type: Indoor, dual radio, 5G Hz and 2.4 GHz 802.11ax 4x4 MIMO
- 5 GHz radio: Four spatial stream HE80 (or 2SS HE160) MIMO for up to 2.4 Gbps wireless data rate
- 2.4 GHz radio: Four spatial stream HE40 (HE20) MIMO for up to 1147 Mbps (574 Mbps) wireless data rate
- Both downlink and uplink MU-MIMO in 5 GHz, downlink only in 2.4 GHz
- Support for up to 1024 associated client devices per radio, and up to 16 BSSIDs per radio
- Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply): 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz ISM
- − 5.150 to 5.250 GHz U-NII-1
- − 5.250 to 5.350 GHz U-NII-2A
- − 5.470 to 5.725 GHz U-NII-2C
- − 5.725 to 5.850 GHz U-NII-3/ISM
- − 5.850 to 5.895 GHz U-NII-4
- Available channels: Dependent on configured regulatory domain
- Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) optimizes the use of available RF spectrum
- − Including Zero-Wait DFS (ZWDFS) to accelerate channel changes
- Supported radio technologies:
- − 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS)
- − 802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM)
- − 802.11ax: OFDMA with up to 37 resource units (for an 80 MHz channel)
- Supported modulation types:
- − 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
- − 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM (proprietary extension)
- − 802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM (proprietary extension)
- − 802.11ax: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM
- 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT20/40
- 802.11ac very high-throughput (VHT) support: VHT20/40/80/160
- 802.11ax high-efficiency (HE) support: HE20/40/80/160
- Supported data rates (Mbps):
- − 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
- − 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
- − 802.11n: 6.5 to 600 (MCS0 to MCS31, HT20 to HT40), 800 with 256-QAM
- − 802.11ac: 6.5 to 1733 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 4, VHT20 to VHT160), 2166 with 1024-QAM
- − 802.11ax (2.4 GHz): 3.6 to 1,147 (MCS0 to MCS11, NSS = 1 to 4, HE20 to HE40)
- − 802.11ax (5 GHz): 3.6 to 2402 (MCS0 to MCS11, NSS = 1 to 4, HE20 to HE160)
- 802.11n/ac/ax packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU
- Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
- Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power (limited by local regulatory requirements) 2.4 GHz band: +24 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
- − 5 GHz band: +24 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
- − Note: Conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain.
- HPE Aruba Networking Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) helps minimize the impact of interference from cellular networks
- Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance
- Cyclic delay / shift diversity (CDD/CSD) for improved downlink RF performance
- Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and improved reception
- Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error correction and increased throughput
- Transmit beamforming (TxBF) for increased signal reliability and range
- 802.11ax TWT to support low-power client devices
- 802.11mc Fine Timing Measurement (FTM) for precision distance ranging
Wi-Fi Antennas
- AP-534: Four (female) RP-SMA connectors for external dual band antennas (A0 through A3, corresponding with radio chains 0 through 3). Worst-case internal loss between radio interface and external antenna connectors (due to diplexing circuitry): 0.8 dB in 2.4 GHz and 1.3 dB in 5 GHz
- AP-535: Four integrated dual-band downtilt omnidirectional antennas for 4x4 MIMO with a peak antenna gain of 3.5 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 5.4 dBi in 5 GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for maximum gain is roughly 30°
- − A mix of horizontally and vertically polarized antenna elements is used
- − Combining the patterns of each of the antennas of the MIMO radios, the peak gain of the combined, average pattern is 1.9 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 3.5 dBi in 5 GHz.
Other Interfaces
- E0, E1: HPE SmartRate port (RJ-45, maximum negotiated speed 5 Gbps)
- − Auto-sensing link speed (100/1000/2500/5000BASE-T) and MDI / MDIX
- − 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps speeds comply with NBase-T and 802.3bz specifications
- − PoE-PD: 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3at/bt PoE (class 4 or higher)
- − 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) support between both network ports for redundancy and increased capacity
- PoE power can be drawn from either port (single source, or set to prioritize) or both ports are simultaneously (set to combine); When set to prioritize, the access point draws power from E0 and may failover to E1.
- DC power interface: 48 Vdc (nominal, +/–5%), accepts 1.35 mm / 3.5 mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5 mm length
- USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector)
- − Capable of sourcing up to 1A / 5W to an attached device
- Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (BLE5.0) and Zigbee (802.15.4) radio (2.4 GHz)
- − BLE: Up to 8 dBm transmit power (class 1) and –95 dBm receive sensitivity
- − Zigbee: Up to 8 dBm transmit power and –99 dBm receive sensitivity
- − Integrated vertically polarized omnidirectional antenna with roughly 30° downtilt and peak gain of 3.1 dBi (AP-535) or 5.0 dBi (AP-534)
- Visual indicators (two multicolor LEDs): For system and radio status
- Reset button: Factory reset, LED mode control (normal/off)
- Serial console interface (proprietary, micro-B USB physical jack)
- Kensington security slot
Power Sources and Power Consumption
- The access point supports direct DC power and PoE; (on port E0 and/or E1)
- When PoE power is supplied to both Ethernet ports, the access point can be configured to combine or prioritize power sources
- When both DC and PoE power sources are available, DC power takes priority over PoE
- Power sources are sold separately; see the following ordering information section for details
- When powered by DC, 802.3bt (class 5) PoE or 2x 802.3at (class 4) PoE, the access point will operate without restrictions
- When powered by 1x 802.3at (class 4) PoE and with the intelligent power monitoring (IPM) feature disabled, the access point will disable the USB port and disable the other Ethernet port. No other restrictions will be applied in this case (IPM disabled).
- In the same situation but with IPM enabled, the access point will start up in fully unrestricted mode, but may dynamically apply restrictions depending on the PoE budget and actual power.
- When using IPM, the actual restrictions that are applied by the feature and the order in which they’re applied are configurable.
- Operating the access point with an 802.3af (class 3 or lower) PoE source is not supported
- Maximum (worst-case) power consumption:
- − DC powered: 23.3W
- − PoE powered (802.3bt or dual 802.3at): 26.4W
- − PoE powered (802.3at, IPM disabled): 23.3W
- − All the previous numbers are without an external USB device connected. When sourcing the full 5W power budget to such a device, the incremental (worst-case) power consumption for the access point is up to 5.7W (PoE powered) or 5.5W (DC powered)
- Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode 13.3W (PoE) or 14.3W (DC)
- Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in deep-sleep mode: 3.8W (PoE) or 3.6W (DC)
Mounting Details
A mounting bracket has been preinstalled on the back of the AP. This bracket is used to secure the AP to any of the mount kits (sold separately); see the following ordering information section for details.
Mechanical Specifications
- Dimensions/weight (AP-535; unit, excluding mount bracket):
- − 240 mm (W) x 240 mm (D) x 57 mm (H) / 9.4" (W) x 9.4" (D) x 2.2" (H)
- − 1,270g / 44.8oz
- Dimensions/weight (AP-535; shipping):
- − 285 mm (W) x 300 mm (D) x 105 mm (H) / 11.2" (W) x 11.9" (D) x 4.1" (H)
- − 1,930g / 68.1oz
Environmental Specifications
- Operating conditions
- − Temperature: 0°C to +50°C/+32°F to +122°F
- − Humidity: 5% to 93% noncondensing
- − AP is plenum rated for use in air-handling spaces
- − ETS 300 019 class 3.2 environments
- Storage and transportation conditions
- − Temperature: –40°C to +70°C/ –40°F to +158°F
- − Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing
- − ETS 300 019 classes 1.2 and 2.3 environments
Reliability
Mean time between failure (MTBF): 995,000 hours (114 years) at +25°C operating temperature.
Regulatory Compliance
- FCC/ISED
- CE Marked
- Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Directive 2014/53/EU
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
- Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
- UL/IEC/EN 62368-1
- EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2
- Railway certs (AP-535 Only): EN 50155:2017 — Railway applications
- − EN 50121-1:2017 — Railway EMC
- − EN 50121-3-2 — Railway EMC
- − EN 50121-4:2016 — Railway immunity
- − IEC 61373 ed2:2008 — Railway shock and vibration. For more country-specific regulatory information and approvals, contact your HPE Aruba Networking representative.
Regulatory Model Numbers
- AP-534: APIN0534
- AP-535: APIN0535
Certifications
- UL2043 plenum rating
- Wi-Fi alliance: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED a, b, g, n, ac
- − Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 (ax)
- − WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 — Enterprise with CNSA option, Personal (SAE), Enhanced Open (OWE)
- − WMM, WMM-PS, W-Fi Agile Multiband
- − Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Location™
- Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG)
Warranty
HPE Aruba Networking hardware limited lifetime warranty.
Minimum Operating System Software Versions
- HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System and HPE Aruba Networking Instant OS 8.5.0.0 (with some restrictions). For unrestricted operation, use 8.6.0.0 or later.
- HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System 10.0.0.0
Specifications - Hardware Variants
- AP-534: External antenna models
- AP-535: Internal antenna models
Mounting
- A mounting bracket has been pre-installed on the back of the AP.
- This bracket is used to secure the AP to any of the mount kits (sold separately); see the ordering Information section below for details.
Antenna Patterns
Horizontal Planes (Top View)
Showing azimuth (0°) and 30° downtilt patterns (averaged patterns for all applicable antennas)
Vertical (Elevation) Planes (Side View, AP Facing Down)
Showing side view with access point rotated 0° and 90° (averaged patterns for all applicable antennas)
| Date | Version History | Action | Description of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28-Jul-2025 | Changed | Update survey link. | |
| 07-Apr-2025 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features, Configuration Information, and Technical Specifications sections were updated. | |
| 21-Jan-2025 | Changed | QuickSpecs was updated. | |
| 16-Dec-2024 | Changed | Overview and Configuration Information sections were updated | |
| 19-Aug-2024 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated. | |
| 01-Jul-2024 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated. | |
| 04-Dec-2023 | Changed | Series name was updated. | |
| 05-Sep-2023 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated. | |
| 07-Aug-2023 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated. | |
| 01-May-2023 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated, new SKU was added. | |
| 05-Jul-2022 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated, new SKUs were added. | |
| 06-Dec-2021 | Changed | SKUs were added in Configuration Information section. | |
| 15-Mar-2021 | Changed | SKUs were added in Configuration Information section. | |
| 08-Sep-2020 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated. New SKUS were added. Obsolete SKUs were removed. | |
| 09-Dec-2019 | Changed | Standard Features and Configuration Information sections were updated. | |
| 04-Nov-2019 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated. New SKUS were added | |
| 07-Oct-2019 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features and Configuration Information sections were updated New SKUS were added | |
| 03-Jun-2019 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated. New SKUs were added. | |
| 02-Apr-2019 | New | New QuickSpecs |
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