QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Overview Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points 802.11ax wireless for extreme-density mobile and IoT deployments With the increasing number of mobile and IoT devices reliant on wireless access, networks must be capable of accommodating capacity needs and a diverse mixture of device types, applications and services. The Aruba 550 Series campus access points with 802.
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Overview Key Features • AI-powered wireless RF and client connectivity optimization • Dual-radio (8x8 + 4x4 MIMO) 802.11ax AP with up-and downlink OFDMA and Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) • Optional tri-radio mode with two 5GHz and one 2.4GHz radio (all 4x4 MIMO) • Aruba’s unique Smart PoE allows for the use of existing switching infrastructure to power up APs • Maximum data rates of 4.8Gbps in the 5GHz band and 1,150Mbps in the 2.
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Standard Features Enhanced Performance To better support growing client density, the 550 Series uses two key new features within 802.11ax that support multi-user connectivity and enhanced efficiency. The first is Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) and the other is multiuser – multiple input multiple output (MU-MIMO).
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Standard Features Additional Features: • Optional tri-radio mode with two 4x4 5GHz and one 4x4 2.4GHz radios - One 5GHz radio dedicated for the lower half of the band (0L), and one for the upper half (0U) • Two HPE SmartRate uplink Ethernet ports - Supports up to 5Gbps with NBase-T and IEEE 802.
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Standard Features Deployment Options • Remote AP (RAP) mode for branch deployments. • Air monitor (AM) for wireless IDS, rogue detection and containment.
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Standard Features Wi-Fi radio specifications • 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 1,733 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 4, VHT20 to VHT160), 2,166 with 1024-QAM - 802.11ax (2.4GHz): 3.6 to 1,147 (MCS0 to MCS11, NSS = 1 to 4, HE20 to HE40) - 802.11ax (5GHz): 3.
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Standard Features Other interfaces • Visual indictors (two multi-color 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 AP supports direct DC power and Power over Ethernet (POE; on port E0 and/or E1) • When POE power is supplied to both Ethernet ports, the AP can be configured
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Standard Features Reliability Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 962,134hrs (110yrs) at +25C operating temperature. Regulatory compliance • FCC/ISED • CE Marked • RED Directive 2014/53/EU • EMC Directive 2014/30/EU • Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU • UL/IEC/EN 60950 • EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2 For more country-specific regulatory information and approvals, please see your Aruba representative.
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Configuration Information Ordering Information Build To Order: BTO is a standalone unit with no integration. BTO products ship standalone are not part of a CTO or Rack-Shippable solution. Highest performance 802.11ax Enterprise Access Points for Extremely High-density Campus deployments Step 1: Select a Model Configuration Description Rule #: Internal antenna access points NOTE: Add Mount Kit Aruba AP-555 (EG) Dual Radio 8x8:8 / 4x4:4 802.
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Configuration Information Step 2: Select AP mount kits Mounting kits For 555 Series Std (Min 0 // max 99) User Selection (min 0 // max 99) NOTE: Kit contains mounts for 10 access points Description AP-MNT-MP10-A Campus AP mount bracket kit (10-pack) type A: suspended ceiling rail AP-MNT-MP10-B Campus AP mount bracket kit (10-pack) type B: suspended ceiling rail AP-MNT-MP10-C Campus AP mount bracket kit (10-pack) type C: suspended ceiling rail AP-MNT-MP10-D
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Configuration Information Step 4: Add cosmetic snap-on cover (AP-555 only, optional) Cosmetic covers For 555 Series Std (Min 0 // max 99) User Selection (min 0 // max 99) NOTE: Kit contains covers for 10 access points NOTE: Kit contains 20 optional snap-on covers Description AP-555-CVR-20 20-pack for AP-555 White Non-glossy Snap-on Covers Part Number JZ369A Step 5: Add other accessories (optional) Other accessories For 555 Series Std (Min 0 // max 99) Use
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Technical Specifications RF Performance Table Band, rate 2.4GHz, 802.11b 1Mbps 11Mbps 2.4GHz, 802.11g 6Mbps 54Mbps 2.4GHz, 802.11n HT20 MCS0 MCS7 2.4GHz, 802.11ax HE20 MCS0 MCS11 5GHz, 802.11a 6Mbps 54Mbps 5GHz, 802.11n HT20 MCS0 MCS7 5GHz, 802.11n HT40 MCS0 MCS7 5GHz, 802.11ac VHT20 MCS0 MCS9 5GHz, 802.11ac VHT40 MCS0 MCS9 5GHz, 802.11ac VHT80 MCS0 MCS9 5GHz, 802.11ac VHT160 MCS0 MCS9 5GHz, 802.11ax HE20 MCS0 MCS11 5GHz, 802.11ax HE40 MCS0 MCS11 5GHz, 802.
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Technical Specifications Antenna Patterns Horizontal planes (top view) Showing azimuth (0 degrees) and 30 degrees downtilt patterns (averaged patterns for all applicable antennas) 2.45GHz Wi-Fi (radio 1) 5.5GHz Wi-Fi (dual-radio mode, radio 0) 5.18GHz Wi-Fi (radio 0L, tri-radio mode) 5.
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Technical Specifications 2.45GHz Wi-Fi (radio 1) 5.5GHz Wi-Fi (dual-radio mode, radio 0) 5.18GHz Wi-Fi (radio 0L, tri-radio mode) 5.
QuickSpecs Aruba 550 Series Campus Access Points Summary of Changes Date 02-Apr-2019 Version History Version 1 Action New Description of Change New QuickSpecs Sign up for updates © Copyright 2019 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for Hewlett Packard Enterprise products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.