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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
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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.
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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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C-260
Operational Specications
Input Power
Number of Radios
Max Clients Supported 1024 (512 clients per radio) (dependent upon use cases)
MU-MIMO 8X8 on 5GHz radio and 4X4 on 2.4GHz radio
Number of Spatial Streams 8 for 5GHz radios, 4 for 2.4 GHz radio, 2 for multipurpose radio
Tri radio, 8X8 5GHz - 4X4 2.4GHz - 2x2 Dual-band scan radio Wi-Fi 6 access point
12V DC (5.5mm overall diameter/2.1mm center pin hole)
802.3bt power - Full function
802.3at power - Reduced Function (No USB; Tx power reduced by 3dB for both radios)
2 access radios; one 4x4:4 2.4GHz and one 8x8:8 5GHz radio for simultaneous dual band
access.
1 multi-function 2x2 radio for continuous WIPS and client connectivity tests
Data Sheet
RF Transmit Power
80+80MHz Non-Contiguous Channel
Bonding
Bandwidth Agility Yes
Small Cells Interference Mitigation (pico-
cells, femtocells, microcells)
Frequency Bands
Dynamic Frequency Selection
WiFi Specications
Frequency Band Scanning Transmission
5GHz Band
1
26dBm on 5GHz radio (max) and 23dBm on 2.4GHz radio (max)2
Yes
Yes
2.4-2.4835 GHz, 5.15-5.25 GHz; (UNII-1), 5.25-5.35 GHz, 5.47-5.6 GHz, 5.650-5.725 GHz (UNII-2),
5.725-5.85 GHz (UNII-3)
Supported in compliance to all latest amendments from FCC, CE, IC, CB, TELEC, KCC regarding
certications.
IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax
All regions
5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz
5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz
5.47~ 5.725 GHz
5.725~ 5.825 GHz
USA & Canada
(FCC/IC)
5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz
5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz
5.725~ 5.825 GHz
Europe
(ETSI)
5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz
5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz
5.47~ 5.725 GHz
Dynamic Frequency Selection
Modulation Type OFDM / OFDMA
Peak Data Rates Up to 4.8 Gbps
Antenna Integrated modular high eciency PIFA antenna x8 (peak gain: 6.1 dBi)
1
Total conducted output power across all Tx chains.
2
Actual power for Tx will depend on Country Regulatory Domain
DFS and DFS2
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Frequency Band
C-260
Scanning Transmission
All regions
Tri radio, 8X8 5GHz - 4X4 2.4GHz - 2x2 Dual-band scan radio Wi-Fi 6 access point
IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax
USA & Canada
(FCC/IC)
Data Sheet
Europe
(ETSI)
2.4 GHz Band
Modulation Type DSSS / OFDM / OFDMA
Peak Data Rates Up to 1.1Gbps
Antenna Integrated modular high eciency PIFA antenna x4 (peak gain:4.92 dBi)
Receive Sensitivity
5 GHz
Mode Rate Sensitivity (dBm)
6 Mbps -92
802.11a
54 MBps -75
11n_HT20
11n_HT40
11ac_VHT20
2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz 2400 ~ 2473.5 MHz 2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz
2.4 GHz
Mode Rate Sensitivity (dBm)
802.11b
MCS 0 -93
802.11g
MCS 7 -75
MCS 0 -90
11n_HT20
MCS 7 -73
MCS 0 -95
11n_HT40
MCS 8 -70
1 Mbps -98
11 Mbps -90
6 Mbps -93
54 MBps -77
MCS 0 -95
MCS 7 -76
MCS 0 -91
MCS 7 -73
11ac_VHT40
11ac_VHT80
11ax_HE20
11ax_HE40
11ax_HE80
MCS 0 -90
MCS 9 -68
MCS 0 -87
MCS 9 -63
MCS 0 -93
MCS 11 -64
MCS 0 -91
MCS 11 -62
MCS 0 -87
MCS 11 -59
11ac_VHT20
MCS 0 -95
MCS 8 -72
MCS 0 -91
11ac_VHT40
MCS 9 -70
MCS 0 -94
11ax_HE20
MCS 11 -65
MCS 0 -91
11ax_HE40
MCS 11 -63
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Aggregate Transmit Power
C-260
Tri radio, 8X8 5GHz - 4X4 2.4GHz - 2x2 Dual-band scan radio Wi-Fi 6 access point
Data Sheet
5 GHz
Mode Rate Power (dBm)
802.11a
802.11n_HT20
802.11n_VHT40
802.11ac_VHT20
802.11ac_VHT40
802.11ac_HT80
6 ~ 18 Mbps 26
24 ~ 54 Mbps 25
MCS 0 ~ 4 26
MCS 5 ~ 7 25
MCS 0 ~ 4 26
MCS 5 ~ 7 24
MCS 0 ~ 4 26
MCS 5 ~ 7 25
MCS 8 ~ 9 24
MCS 0 ~ 4 26
MCS 5 ~ 7 24
MCS 8 ~ 9 23
MCS 0 ~ 4 26
MCS 5 ~ 7 23
MCS 8 ~ 9 22
2.4 GHz
Mode Rate Power (dBm)
802.11b 1 ~ 11 Mbps 23
6 ~ 18 Mbps 23
802.11g
24 ~ 54 Mbps 21
MCS 0 ~ 4 23
802.11n_HT20
MCS 5 ~ 7 21
MCS 0 ~ 4 22
802.11n_HT40
MCS 5 ~ 7 20
MCS 0 ~ 4 23
MCS 5 ~ 7 21
802.11ax_HE20
MCS 8 ~ 9 20
MCS 10 ~ 11 16
MCS 0 ~ 4 22
MCS 5 ~ 7 20
802.11ax_HE40
MCS 8 ~ 9 20
MCS 10 ~ 11 17
802.11ax_HE20
802.11ax_HE40
802.11ax_HE80
MCS 0 ~ 4 26
MCS 5 ~ 7 25
MCS 8 ~ 9 24
MCS 10- 11 21
MCS 0 ~ 4 26
MCS 5 ~ 7 24
MCS 8 ~ 9 23
MCS 10- 11 21
MCS 0 ~ 4 26
MCS 5 ~ 7 23
MCS 8 ~ 9 22
MCS 10 ~ 11 19
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Radiation Patterns
2.4 GHz - Peak Gain: 4.92dBi
C-260
Tri radio, 8X8 5GHz - 4X4 2.4GHz - 2x2 Dual-band scan radio Wi-Fi 6 access point
Data Sheet
5 GHz - Peak Gain: 6.1dBi
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Data Sheet
C-260
Tri radio, 8X8 5GHz - 4X4 2.4GHz - 2x2 Dual-band scan radio Wi-Fi 6 access point
Headquarters
5453 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, California 95054
408-547-5500
Support
408-547-5502
866-476-0000
Sales
408-547-5501
866-497-0000
Regulatory Specifications RF and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Country Certication
USA
Canada
FCC Part 15.247, 15.407, 15B
ICES-003, RSS-247, RSS-102
Europe
*For complete country certification records, please visit the site: https://www.arista.com/en/support/product-certificate
Safety & Environmental
USAUSA, Canada
European Union (EU)
European Union (EU)
China
China
Taiwan
Taiwan
Ordering Information Access Point
Part Number Description
AP-C260 C-260 8x8 tri radio 802.11ax (WiFi 6) access point with internal antennas
AP-C260-SS-5Y C-260 AP with 5 years bundled Cognitive Cloud SW subscription
AP-C260-SS-3Y C-260 AP with 3 years bundled Cognitive Cloud SW subscription
EN 300 328, EN 300 440, EN 301 893, EN 301 489 , EN 55024, EN 55032, EN 55035
Countries covered under Europe certification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
Country Certication
UL/cUL 62368, UL 2043
EN 62368, RoHS
GB/T 26125 RoHS
CNS 14336, CNS 15663 RoHS
Mounting Options
For details of mounting options, see the Access Points Mounting Brackets Guide
Power Supply
Part Number
PWR-AP-W4
PWR-AP-PLUS-NA
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Description%
Universal AC power supply for C-230, 12VDC, 3.3A
One port 802.3at PoE+ injector for use with all Access Point models. Includes USA power cord.
Not for outdoor use.
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April 6, 2021
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