Arista C-260 Datasheet
C-260
Tri radio, 8X8 5GHz - 4X4 2.4GHz - 2x2 Dual-band scan radio Wi-Fi 6 access point
Data Sheet
Key Specications
• Full featured Wi-Fi 6, 12 Stream AP
• 8x8:8 5GHz Radio + 4x4:4 2.4 GHz Radio
• Up to 1.1 Gbps throughput for 2.4 GHz radio
• Up to 4.8 Gbps throughput for 5 GHz radio
• Additional 2x2 dual band radio for
dedicated RF and WIPS scanning
• Integrated omni directional antennas
• 20/40/80/80+80/160 MHz channel width
support
• 2x 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Support for UL/DL MU-MIMO
• Support for UL/DL OFDMA
• 802.3bt PoE support
• 802.3at support with reduced function
• Wall and ceiling mounting options
• Integrated BLE
Key Features
• Distributed Data Plane architecture
• Zero-touch deployment through automatic
cloud activation and configuration
• Cloud or on premises management plane
options
• Operating modes for dedicated access,
dedicated security or dual-mode
• Support for up to 8 distinct SSIDs per radio
• Integrated firewall, traffic shaping, QoS and
BYOD controls per SSID
• Dynamic RF optimization through smart
steering, band steering and optimal
channel selection
• Application visibility through layer 7 deep
packet inspection
• Automated device access logging
• Patented Marker PacketTM technology for
rogue AP detection and classification
• Wired VLAN monitoring for “No-WiFi” zone
enforcement
• Third party analytics integration with realtime data transfer
• Versatile 3rd radio for WIPS, Scanning and
Client Connectivity Tests
• Self-healing wireless mesh networking
Aesthetic Design and High Performance
Arista C-260 is an enterprise-grade, 12 stream Wi-Fi 6 AP with dual concurrent
5 GHz and 2.4 GHz band radios supporting 8 stream 802.11a/n/ac/ax, 4 stream
802.11b/g/n/ax and data rates of up to 4.8 Gbps and 1.4 Gbps, respectively. It also
has a 2.4GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio.
C-260 Capabilities
C-260 provides Gen 2 Wi-Fi 6 performance improvements to deliver higher
capacity and more efficient use of the available spectrum. It provides industry
leading user experience and throughput in high density environments. Uplink/
Downlink OFDMA channelization allocates bandwidth more efficiently across
client devices to provide a better user experience. The ability to serve multiple
clients simultaneously through UL/DL MU-MIMO further improves system capacity
and user experience. With support for eight spatial streams in 5GHz, the C-260
delivers truly unprecedented throughput and client capacity. C-260 is ideal
for critical, high-density networks serving a high volume of diverse clients and
applications. Common deployment scenarios include large schools, large remote
offices, auditoriums, meeting rooms, and enterprise campuses.
Arista CloudVision® Managed Wi-Fi
The C-260 is an Arista CloudVision Wi-Fi managed platform. Available as a cloud
service or on prem management platform, CloudVision Wi-Fi leverages a purpose
built cloud architecture delivering cloud grade analytics and automation to
enterprise Wi-Fi networks. CloudVision ensures high reliability, scalability, security
and cost effectiveness.
Versatile, multipurpose 3rd Radio
C-260 comes with a versatile multipurpose 2x2:2 dual band 802.11ac third radio
that provides:
• Industry leading, continuous WIPS
• Better RRM decisions from continuous spectral visibility
• Network availability and performance assurance by On-demand and
scheduled client connectivity test
Arista C-260
C-260
Tri radio, 8X8 5GHz - 4X4 2.4GHz - 2x2 Dual-band scan radio Wi-Fi 6 access point
Data Sheet
Access
C-260 provides Wi-Fi networks that require less time and resources to deploy and maintain compared to traditional devices, resulting in
signicant cost savings.
• Plug and play provisioning using either Cloud or On-premise deployments - Arista Access Points take less than two minutes to activate
and congure after connecting to the cloud
• Support for up to eight individual SSIDs per radio providing maximum exibility in network design
• Network controls like NAT, Firewall and QoS implemented at the Access Point, ensuring faster and more reliable networks
• Continuous scanning of all 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channels by a dedicated 2x2 third radio provides a dynamic, 360 degree view of the RF
environment to assist in RF optimization and client handling
• Network availability and performance assurance using the third radio as a client to conduct on-demand and scheduled connectivity and
performance tests
• Smart steering addresses sticky client issues by automatically pushing clients with low data rates to a better access point
• Band steering manages channel occupancy, pushing clients to the 5 GHz channel for optimal throughput
• Smart load balancing distributes load evenly across neighbouring APs to optimize the use of network resources
• Arista Wi-Fi’s distributed data plane architecture continues to serve users and secure the network even if connection with the
management plane is interrupted
• Interference avoidance from LTE/3G small/macro cells in commonly used TDD/FDD frequency bands
Security
C-260 oers complete visibility and control of the wireless airspace ensuring network integrity while actively protecting users without
manual intervention.
• C-260 is equipped with industry leading fully integrated wireless intrusion prevention capabilities
• Multifunction third radio provides uninterrupted spectrum scanning or client emulation for always on security coverage alongside
dedicated 2.4G/5G client radios.
• Arista’s patented Marker PacketsTM help accurately detect rogue access points on any network while minimizing false positives
• Third radio used as a dedicated security sensor for 24x7x365 scanning and automated over-the-air (OTA) prevention
• Deterministic rogue AP detection and prevention by monitoring all WiFi and non-WiFi VLANs.
• Over-the-air and on-the-wire prevention techniques assure automatic and reliable threat prevention to keep unauthorized clients
and rogue APs off the network without impacting authorized connections.
• Access Points autonomously scan for wireless threats and enforce security policy even if disconnected from the cloud management
plane
• VLAN monitoring enables a virtual connection to non-WiFi networks for complete network rogue detection and prevention
Analytics
The C-260 collects telemetry on connected and unconnected WiFi clients and supports immersive guest network experiences that help
Arista’s customers develop and reinforce the relationship with their end customers.
• Reports of customer footfall, demographic, loyalty and other analytics provide insightful and actionable information.
• Supports proximity marketing programs that trigger when certain devices are present, which includes automatic messaging vis MMS
in-browser notications and real time notications sent to 3rd party systems that alert to the presence of enrolled devices.
C-260
Tri radio, 8X8 5GHz - 4X4 2.4GHz - 2x2 Dual-band scan radio Wi-Fi 6 access point
Property
Physical Dimensions 230mm x 230mm x 45mm/9.1” X 9.1” X 1.77”
Weight 1.390kg / 3 lb
Operating Temperature 0
Storage Temperature -40
o
C ~ +40oC (+32oF ~ +104oF)
o
C ~ +70oC (-40oF ~ +158oF)
Data Sheet
MTBF
Humidity 0-95% non-condensing
Power Consumption
Chipset
Processor and RAM
Physical security
Port Description Connector Type Speed/Protocol
Power 12V DC
LAN1
5 GbE, 802.3bt compliant
PoE, MACsec capable*
187,948 hr @40°C
331,563 hr @25°C
35.2 W (max) / 15.8 W (min) / 30.0 W (avg)
Qualcomm IPQ8078 2.2GHz quad core ARM processor
with QCN5054 x2 and QCN5024
QCA9882 (multipurpose third radio)
1 GB RAM and 512 MB Flash
Kensington lock slot
5.5 mm overall diameter / 2.1 mm
center pin hole
RJ-45
N/A
100M/1G/2.5G/5G Ethernet
LAN2
Console
USB USB 2.0 port USB Type-A • Future use
Reset
* MACsec capabilities will be activated via a future software update.
5 GbE, 802.3bt compliant
PoE, MACsec capable*
terminal session via serial
connection
USB 2.0 Reset to factory
default settings port
RJ-45
RJ-45
Pin hole push
button
100M/1G/2.5G/5G Ethernet
• RS 232 Serial (115200 bits
per second)
• Data bits:8; Stop bits: 1
• Parity: None
• Flow Control: None
Hold down and power cycle
the device to reset
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