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Aruba 503H Hospitality Access Points

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Installation Guide | July 2020 1

The Aruba AP-503H Access Points are high-performance, multi-radio wireless devices that can be deployed in

either controller-based (AOS) or controller-less (Instant) modes in hospitality and branch or teleworker

deployments. The Aruba AP-503H Hospitality Access Points support the full 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) featureset with

dual 2x2 MIMO radios, deliver locationing functions, and can serve as a flexible IOT gateway, delivered through

the built-in BLE and 802.15.4 radio.

A variety of mounting scenarios are supported by a range of mount kits (sold separately). Make sure to purchase

the correct mount kit for the intended deployment of the AP.

Hardware Overview

The following sections outline the hardware components of the Aruba AP-503H Access Points.

Figure 1 AP-503H (front view)

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Aruba 503H Hospitality Access Points Installation Guide The Aruba AP-503H Access Points are high-performance, multi-radio wireless devices that can be deployed in either controller-based (AOS) or controller-less (Instant) modes in hospitality and branch or teleworker deployments. The Aruba AP-503H Hospitality Access Points support the full 802.
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Figure 2 AP-503H (side and rear view) 1 E0 Security Screw 2 3 Console Reset DC Adapter 12V Figure 3 AP-503H (bottom view) E1 2 E2 Aruba 503H Hospitality Access Points | Installation Guide
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LEDs The hidden LED displays located on the front panel of the access point indicate the following functions: System Status The System Status LED indicates the operating condition of the access point, See Table 1.
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Console Port The 5-pin Micro-B connector is located on the back of this device. Use the proprietary AP-CBL-SERU cable for direct management of this device when connected to a laptop or serial console (a standard USB cable cannot be used for this interface). For pin-out details, refer to Figure 4. Figure 4 Micro-B Port Pin-out 1: NC 2: RXD 3: TXD 4: GND 5: GND Ethernet Ports The Aruba AP-503H access points are equipped with one active uplink Ethernet port E0, shown in Figure 2.
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  wireless console access IoT gateway applications Power Ethernet port E0 supports PoE-in (AP is a class 3 802.3af PoE-PD device), allowing the device to draw power from compliant PoE power sources. If PoE is not available, the access point has a 12V DC power input to support an AC-to-DC power adapter (sold separately). When both PoE and DC power sources are available, the DC power source takes priority. Before You Begin Refer to the sections below before beginning the installation process.
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Metal Objects—Metal pans between floors, rebar, fire doors, air conditioning/heating ducts, mesh windows, blinds, chain link fences (depending on aperture size), refrigerators, racks, shelves, and filing cabinets.  Do not place an access point between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure that access points are placed below ducts to avoid RF disturbances. RF interference sources include:  Microwave ovens and other 2.
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Software Aruba AP-503H access points require ArubaOS or ArubaInstant 8.7.1.0 or later. For instructions on choosing operating modes and initial software configuration, refer to the Access Point Software Quick Start Guide. ! Aruba access points are classified as radio transmission devices, and are subject to government regulations of the host country.
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Regulatory Information For the purpose of identification needed for regulatory compliance certifications, this product has been assigned a unique regulatory model number (RMN). The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to this regulatory model number. The regulatory model number is not the marketing name or model number of the product.
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Table 3 RF Power Limits for BLE, Zigbee, and WiFi Radio Frequency Range MHz Max EIRP BLE/Zigbee 2402-2480 9 dBm 2412-2472 20 dBm 5150-5250 23 dBm 5250-5350 23 dBm 5470-5725 30 dBm 5725-5850 14 dBm Wi-Fi ! Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Please refer to the Aruba AP-503H access points OS User Guide/Instant User Guide for details on restrictions.
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Morocco Singapore Нормативные требования Евразийского Экономического Союза Russia HPE Russia: ООО "Хьюлетт Паккард Энтерпрайз" Российская Федерация, 125171, г. Москва, Ленинградское шоссе, 16А, стр.3, Телефон: +7 499 403 4248 Факс: +7 499 403 4677 'HPE Belarus': ИООО «Хьюлетт-Паккард Бел», Республика Беларусь, 220030, г. Минск, ул. Интернациональная, 36-1, Телефон/факс: +375 17 392 28 20 'HPE Kazakhstan': TOO «Хьюлетт-Паккард (К)», Республика Казахстан, 050040, г.
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Taiwan 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 1. 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 2. 高增益指向性天線只得應用於固定式點對點系統。 3. 電磁波暴露量 MPE 標準值 1 mW/cm2, 送測產品實測值為 : 0.552 mW/cm2 警告使用者 : 此為甲類資訊技術設備，於居住環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻擾動，在此種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。 United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Medical 1. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of flammable mixtures. 2. Connect to only IEC 60950-1 or IEC 60601-1 3rd edition certified products and power sources. The end user is responsible for the resulting medical system complies with the requirements of IEC 60601-1 3rd edition. 3. Wipe with a dry cloth, no additional maintenance required. 4. No serviceable parts, the unit must be sent back to the manufacturer for repair. 5.