Aruba 530 Series Campus Access Points
Installation Guide
Aruba 530 Series access points (AP-534 and AP-535) are high-performance, multi-radio wireless devices that can
be deployed in either controller-based (ArubaOS) or controllerless (InstantOS) network environments. These
access points deliver high-performance concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11ax Wi-Fi functionality with 4x4
MIMO radios, while also supporting legacy 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless services.
Ethernet ports located on the back of this access point are used to connect the device to the wired networking
infrastructure and to provide power over Ethernet (PoE) to the device (802.3at class 4 or 802.3bt class 5).
In addition to both Wi-Fi radios, these APs also incorporate a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Zigbee radio,
supporting a variety of use-cases and services, such as locationing and IoT.
A variety of mounting scenarios is 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 530 Series access point.
Figure 1 Aruba AP-535 (front view)
Figure 2 Aruba AP-534 (LEDs)
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External Antenna Connectors
The AP-534 access points are equipped with four external antenna connectors located on the front
corners of the access point (see Figure 2). Antenna ports A0 and A1 (corresponding with radio chains
0 and 1), are used for both radios and bands (RF signals are diplexed), while antenna ports A2 and
A3 (corresponding with radio chains 2 and 3) are used for the 5 GHz radio only.
External antennas for this device must be installed by an Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) or other
Aruba-certified technician, using manufacturer-approved antennas only.
The Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) levels for all external antenna devices must not exceed the
regulatory limit set by the host country/domain.
Installers are required to record the antenna gain for this device in the system management software. A list of
approved antennas can be found at: http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/og/OG_AP-530Series.pdf.
Les antennes externes pour cet appareil doivent être installées par un professionnel de la mobilité certifié Aruba
(ACMP) ou un autre technicien certifié Aruba, en utilisant uniquement des antennes approuvées par le fabricant.
Les niveaux équivalents de puissance à rayonnement isotrope (EIRP) pour tous les périphériques d'antenne
externe ne doivent pas dépasser la limite réglementaire définie par le pays hôte / domaine.
Les installateurs doivent enregistrer le gain d'antenne pour cet appareil dans le logiciel de gestion du système.
Une liste d'antennes approuvées peut être trouvée à http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/og/OG_AP-
530Series.pdf.
LEDs
The 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.
Table 1 System Status LEDs
Color/State Meaning
Off Device powered off
Green- blinking
Green- solid Device ready, fully functional, no network restrictions
Green- flashing pattern 1
Green- flashing pattern 2
Amber- solid Device ready, restricted power mode (limited PoE power available, or IPM
Amber- flashing pattern 1 Device ready, restricted power mode (limited PoE power available, or IPM
Red System error condition - Immediate attention required
1 Blinking: one second on/one second off, 2 second cycle.
2 Flashing Pattern 1: mostly on, briefly off, 2 second cycle.
3 Flashing Pattern 2: mostly off, briefly on, 2 second cycle.
1
Device booting, not ready
2
Device ready, fully functional, either uplink negotiated in sub-optimal speed
(<1Gbps)
3
Deep sleep mode
restrictions applied), no network restrictions
restrictions applied), uplink negotiated in sub-optimal speed (<1Gbps)
Radio Status
The Radio Status LED indicates the operating mode of the access point’s radios. See Table 2.
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Table 2 Radio Status LEDs
Color/State Meaning
Off AP powered off, or both radios disabled
Green- solid Both radios enabled in access mode
Green- blinking One radio enabled in access mode, other disabled
Amber- solid Both radios enabled in monitor mode
Amber- blinking One radio enabled in monitor mode, other disabled
Green/Amberalternating
1 Alternating: one second each color, 2 second cycle.
1
Green: one radio in access mode
Amber: one radio in monitor mode
LED Display Settings
The LEDs have three operating modes that can be selected in the system management software:
Default mode: Refer to Table 1 and Table 2
Off mode: LEDs are off
Blink mode: LEDs blink green
Force the LEDs into off mode and back to software defined mode by pressing the reset button for a short
duration. Warning: pressing the reset button for longer than 10 seconds may cause the AP to reset and return to
factory default state.
Figure 3 AP-535 access point (rear view)
External Antenna Connectors
The AP-534 access points are equipped with four external antenna connectors located on the front
corners of the access point (see Figure 4).
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The antenna ports, labeled A0 through A3 (corresponding with radio chains 0, 1, 2, and 3), are used
for both radios and bands (RF signals are diplexed).
External antennas for this device must be installed by an Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) or other
Aruba-certified technician, using manufacturer-approved antennas only.
The Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) levels for all external antenna devices must not exceed the
regulatory limit set by the host country/domain.
Installers are required to record the antenna gain for this device in the system management software.
Les antennes externes pour cet appareil doivent être installées par un professionnel de la mobilité certifié Aruba
(ACMP) ou un autre technicien certifié Aruba, en utilisant uniquement des antennes approuvées par le fabricant.
Les niveaux équivalents de puissance à rayonnement isotrope (EIRP) pour tous les périphériques d'antenne
externe ne doivent pas dépasser la limite réglementaire définie par le pays hôte / domaine.
Les installateurs doivent enregistrer le gain d'antenne pour cet appareil dans le logiciel de gestion du système.
Figure 4 External Antenna Connectors
This device is intended for indoor use in professional healthcare facilities.
Bluetooth Low Energy Radios
530 Series access points are equipped with an integrated BLE and Zigbee radio that provide the following
capabilities:
location and asset-tracking applications
wireless console access
IoT gateway applications
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 5.
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