Aruba IAP-224 Data sheet
DATA SHEET
ARUBA 220 SERIES
ACCESS POINTS
Setting a higher standard for 802.11ac
Multifunctional 220 series wireless APs deliver
gigabit Wi-Fi performance to 802.11ac mobile
devices. Integrated Aruba ClientMatch technology
ensures consistently high performance across the
WLAN infrastructure.
With a maximum data rate of 1.3 Gbps in the 5-GHz band
and 600 Mbps in the 2.4-GHz band, 220 series APs are
three-times faster than 802.11n APs and provide
performance similar to a wired connection.
The 220 series APs include ClientMatch technology, which
eliminates sticky clients by continuously gathering session
performance metrics from mobile devices. This information
is then used to steer each mobile device to the best AP and
radio on the WLAN.
Proactive and deterministic, ClientMatch dynamically
optimizes Wi-Fi client performance as users roam and RF
conditions change. If a mobile device moves out of range of
an AP or RF interference impedes performance, ClientMatch
automatically steers it to a better AP.
With ClientMatch, 220 series APs load web pages faster,
deliver video streams with improved quality and support high
densities of mobile devices. An 802.11ac network without
ClientMatch performs no dierent than an 802.11n WLAN.
The 220 series APs additionally support priority handling
and policy enforcement for individual Microsof t Lync media
on the same device, including encrypted videoconferencing,
voice, chat and desktop sharing.
UNIQUE BENEFITS
• Allows phased wired infrastructure upgrades
- Adapts to available 802.3af power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
instead of requiring customers to upgrade to 802.3at PoE+.
• Delivers 1.9 Gbps aggregate throughput.
- EtherChannel link aggregation on two Gigabit Ethernet
ports provides 1.9 Gbps throughput.
• 600 Mbps in the 2.4-GHz band.
- Supports up to 600 Mbps for TurboQAM-enabled mobile
devices operating in the 2.4-GHz band – an industry rst.
• Best-in-class RF management
- Integrated Adaptive Radio Management technology
manages the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands and
ensures that APs stay clear of RF interference.
• Spectrum analysis
- Capable of part-time or dedicated air monitoring, the
spectrum analyzer remotely scans the 2.4-GHz and
5-GHz radio bands to identify sources of RF interference.
• Secure enterprise mesh
• Security
- Integrated wireless intrusion protection oers threat
protection and mitigation and eliminates the need for
separate RF sensors and security appliances.
- IP reputation and security services identify, classify, and
block malicious les, URL and IPs, providing comprehensive
protection against advanced online threats.
- Encrypted IPsec VPN tunnels securely connect remote
users to corporate network resources.
- Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure
storage of credentials and keys.
- SecureJack-capable for secure tunneling of wired
Ethernet trac.
DATA SHEET
ARUBA 220 SERIES ACCESS POINTS
CHOOSE YOUR OPERATING MODE
The 220 series APs oer a choice of operating modes to meet
your unique management and deployment requirements.
• Controller-managed AP or Remote AP (RAP) running
ArubaOS. When managed by Aruba Mobility Controllers,
220 series APs oer centralized conguration, data
encryption, policy enforcement and network services, as
well as distributed and centralized trac forwarding.
• Aruba Instant AP running InstantOS. In Aruba Instant
mode, a single AP automatically distributes the network
conguration to other Instant APs in the WLAN. Simply
power-up one Instant AP, congure it over the air, and
plug in the other APs – the entire process takes about
ve minutes.
• Spectrum analysis identies sources of RF interference
• Air monitor provides wireless intrusion protection
• Hybrid AP serves Wi-Fi clients and provides wireless
intrusion protection and spectrum analysis
For large installations across multiple sites, the Aruba Activate
service signicantly reduces deployment time by automating
device provisioning, rmware upgrades, and inventory
management. With Aruba Activate, Instant APs are factory-
shipped to any site and congure themselves when powered up.
If WLAN and network requirements change, a built-in
migration path allows 220 series Instant APs to become part
of a WLAN that is centrally managed by a Mobility Controller.
AP-220 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
• AP-225 and IAP-225
- 2.4-GHz (600 Mbps max) and 5-GHz (1.3 Gbps max)
radios, each with 3x3 MIMO and three integrated omni-
directional downtilt antennas.
• AP-224 and IAP-224
- 2.4-GHz (600 Mbps max) and 5-GHz (1.3 Gbps max)
radios, each with 3x3 MIMO and three combined,
diplexed external antenna connectors.
WIRELESS RADIO SPECIFICATIONS
• AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5 GHz 802.11ac and
2.4 GHz 802.11n
- In addition to 802.11n data rates, the 2.4-GHz
radio supports 802.11ac data rates using 256-QAM
modulation. This gives TurboQAM-enabled clients a 33%
boost above the maximum supported data rate.
• Software-congurable dual radio supports 5 GHz
and 2.4 GHz
• 3x3 MIMO with three spatial streams and up to 1.3 Gbps
wireless data rate
• Support for up to 255 associated client devices per radio,
and up to 16 BSSIDs per radio
• Supported frequency bands (country-specic
restrictions apply):
- 2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
- 5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz
- 5.250 GHz to 5.350 GHz
- 5.470 GHz to 5.725 GHz
- 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz
• Available channels: Dependent upon congured
regulatory domain
• Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of
available RF spectrum
• Supported radio technologies:
- 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
- 802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division
multiplexing (OFDM)
- 802.11n/ac: 3x3 MIMO with up to three spatial streams
• Supported modulation types:
- 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
- 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
- 802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
• Transmit power: Congurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
• Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power
(limited by local regulatory requirements):
- 2.4-GHz band: +23 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
- 5-GHz bands: +23 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
• Advanced cellular coexistence (ACC) feature to eectively
deal with interference from cellular systems
• Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved
receiver performance
• Cyclic delay diversity (CDD) for improved downlink
RF performance
• Short guard interval for 20-MHz, 40-MHz and
80-MHz channels
• Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and
improved reception
• Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-eciency error
correction and increased throughput
• Transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for increased reliability in
signal delivery
DATA SHEET
ARUBA 220 SERIES ACCESS POINTS
• 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 450 (MCS0 to MCS23)
- 802.11ac: 6.5 to 1,300 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 3)
• 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40
• 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support:
VHT 20/40/80
• 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU
POWER
• Worst-case power consumption from the AP (excluding
power drawn by an attached USB device):
- In restricted mode (PoE): 13.5W
- In unrestricted mode (PoE): 17W
- In unrestricted mode (DC): 15.5W
• Power sources sold separately
• Direct DC source: 12 Vdc nominal, +/- 5%
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af or
802.3at-compliant source
- Ecient mode PoE – power save with 802.3af PoE and
limited functionality
> USB port disabled
> Second Ethernet port disabled
> 2.4-GHz 802.11n radio in 1x3:1 spatial-stream mode
> 5-GHz 802.11ac radio operates without restrictions*
- Unrestricted functionality with 802.3at PoE+
*With ArubaOS software 6.3.0, the 5-GHz 802.11ac radio
operates in 2x3:2 spatial stream mode when the AP is powered
by 802.3af PoE. This restriction has been removed in 6.3.1.
ANTENNAS
• AP-224: Three RP-SMA connectors for external dual-
band antennas. Internal loss between radio interface and
external antenna connectors (due to diplexing circuitry):
1.5 dB in 2.4 GHz and 3.0 dB in 5 GHz.
• AP-225: Six integrated downtilt omni-directional antennas
for 3x3 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 3.5 dBi
in 2.4 GHz and 4.5 dBi in 5 GHz. Built-in antennas are
optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation
of AP-225. The downtilt angle for maximum gain is
approximately 30 degrees.
- 802.3az Energy Ecient Ethernet (EEE)
- PoE-PD: 48 Vdc 802.3af PoE or 802.3at PoE+
• DC power interface, accepts 1.7/4.0mm center-positive
circular plug with 9.5 mm length
• USB 2.0 port (Type A connector)
• Serial console interface (RJ-45)
• Visual indicators (LEDs):
- Power/system status
- Ethernet link status (2x; ENET0, ENET1)
- Radio status (2x; RAD0, RAD1)
• Kensington security slot
• Reset button
MOUNTING
• Included with AP:
- Mounting brackets (2) for attaching to 9/16-inch or
15/16-inch T-bar drop-tile ceiling
• Optional mounting kits:
- AP-220-MNT-C2: Aruba 220 series AP mount kit contains
two ceiling-grid rail adapters for Interlude and Silhouette
style rails.
- AP-220-MNT-W1: Aruba 220 series AP mount kit contains
one at-surface wall/ceiling mount bracket.
- AP-220-MNT-W2: Aruba 220 series AP mount kit contains
one at-surface wall/ceiling secure mount cradle.
MECHANICAL
• Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount accessories):
- 203 mm (W) x 203 mm (D) x 54 mm (H),
8.0” (W) x 8.0” (D) x 2.1” (H)
- 750 g/27 oz
• Dimensions/weight (shipping):
- 315 mm (W) x 265 mm (D) x 100 mm (H),
12.4” (W) x 10.4” (D) x 3.9” (H)
- 1,250 g/44 oz
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Operating:
- Temperature: 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F)
- Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing
- Storage and transportation:
- Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
OTHER INTERFACES
• Two 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interfaces (RJ-45)
- Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
- Load balancing support to achieve platform throughput
greater than 1 Gbps
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