Access point HP R2H28A

Lifecycle

• Obsolete Date 31-12-2099
• End of support date 31-12-2104

Specifications

• Input voltage IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at PoE, or direct DC power (via optional power supply)
• Mounting 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 HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series Campus Access Points Ordering Guide for details.
• Warranty HPE Aruba Networking limited lifetime hardware warranty. See https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/product-warranties/
• Ports (1) 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Power consumption POE powered (802.3at): 11.0W / 16.5W. POE powered (802.3af): 11.0W / 13.5W. DC powered: 8.9W / 14.2W. Maximum (worst-case) power consumption (without / with a USB device attached).
• Weight 1.1 lb
• Product dimensions (imperial) 1.5 x 6.3 x 6.3 in
• Product dimensions (metric) 37 x 160 x 161 mm
• Weight 500 g
• Wi-Fi antenna Two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with peak antenna gain of 4.9dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.7dBi in 5GHz.
• Radio coverage Dual radio, 5GHz and 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO. Maximum data rates of 1.2Gbps in the 5GHz band and 574Mbps in the 2.4GHz band (for an aggregate peak data rate of 3.55Gbps).

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Overview

The HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series Campus Access Points provide high-performance connectivity to budget-conscious organizations experiencing growing numbers of mobile, IoT and mobility requirements. Supporting the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, the HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series can achieve a maximum aggregate data rate of 1.77 Gbps (1.774 Gbps) for venues and workplaces such as schools, midsize offices, and retailers. The HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series Campus Access Points are also designed to provide improved user experiences by integrating key Wi-Fi optimization technologies for increased Wi-Fi efficiency and optimized client airtime.

What s new

• Wi-Fi 6 for high performance and efficiency.
• Provides policy enforcement for wireless traffic through Dynamic Segmentation.
• IoT-ready with a built-in Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 radio that supports Zigbee®.
• Supports up to 256 associated clients per radio.
• Can be deployed as a cloud-managed Instant AP or controller-based AP.

Features

The HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series Campus Access Points support the Wi-Fi 6 standard, including features such as orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA), bi-directional Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO), and Target Wait Time (TWT).

Patented RF optimization technologies like ClientMatch have also been enhanced with Wi-Fi 6 awareness to group Wi-Fi 6-capable client devices together for optimized network utilization.

The HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series Campus Access Points also supports AirSlice, a unique capability that enhances OFDMA with SLA-grade application assurance from the access point to the client device.

Features improved client visibility with integrated device profiling, and the option for advanced insights when integrated with ClearPass Policy Manager or ClearPass Device Insight.

The HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series Campus Access Points have the ability to support up to 256 associated clients per Wi-Fi radio – ideal for organizations deploying Wi-Fi connected IoT devices.

It also comes with Intelligent Power Monitoring to enable or disable AP features based on available PoE power from a network switch.

This product can be managed locally, in the cloud with Aruba Central, or through a converged multivendor on-premises solution with Aruba AirWave.

The HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series Campus Access Points can be deployed in either controller-less or controller-based mode, depending on enterprise requirements.

Supports Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee® wireless protocols through an integrated IoT radio, and third-party expansion with an integrated USB port.

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• ARUBA 5Y FC NBD EXCH HW AP-505 SVC
• HPE Aruba Networking Foundational Care 5Y NBD Exch AP-505 SVC
• HPE Aruba Networking PC-AC-DEN 250V/10A 1.8m C13 to AFSNIT 107-2-D1 (DK) AC Power Cord
• HPE Aruba Networking PC-AC-EC 250V/10A 1.8m C13 to CEE7/7 (EU) AC Power Cord
• HPE Aruba Networking PC-AC-IT 250V/10A 1.8m C13 to CEI 23-50 (IT) AC Power Cord
• HPE Aruba Networking PC-AC-SWI 220V/10A 1.8m C13 to SEV 1011 (SW) AC Power Cord
• HPE Aruba Networking PC-AC-UK 250V/10A 1.8m C13 to BS1363 (UK) AC Power Cord
• HPE Aruba Networking PC-AC-ZA 250V/10A 1.8m C13 to SANS 164-1 (ZA) AC Power Cord
• AP-CBL-SERU Console Adapter Cable
• AP-MNT-MP10-D AP MOUNT BRACKET 10-PACK D
• HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-A Campus AP Type A Suspended Ceiling Rail Flat 9/16 Mount Bracket Kit
• HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-B Campus AP Type B Suspended Ceiling Rail Flat 15/16 Mount Bracket Kit
• HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-C Campus AP Type C Suspended Ceiling Rail 9/16 Profile Mnt Bracket Kit
• HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-D Campus AP Type D Solid Surface Mount Bracket Kit
• HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-E Campus AP Type E Wall-Box Mount Bracket Kit
• HPE Aruba Networking AP-AC2-12B 12V/48W AC/DC Desktop Style Power Adapter with 2.1/5.5mm Connector
• HPE Aruba Networking AP-POE-ATSR 1-Port Smart Rate 802.3at 30W Midspan Injector
• AP-POE-AFGE 1P GE 802.3af 15.4W Midspan
• AP-MOD-SERU CONSOLE ADAPTER MODULE

Documents

• HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series Wireless Access Points
• Interconnected retail on a massive scale – The Home Depot
• HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series Campus Access Points
• HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series Campus Access Points
• Interconnected retail on a massive scale – The Home Depot