High performance 802.11ax Enterprise Access Points for Campus deployments
Key features
• High performance Dual Radio 802.11ax AP with OFDMA and Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO)
Maximum data rates of 4.8Gbps in the 5GHz band and 575Mbps in the 2.4GHz band (for an aggregate peak data rate of
Product overview
With an increasing number of mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices reliant on wireless access, networks must be capable of
accommodating a diverse mixture of device types, applications and services.
The Aruba 510 series campus access points with 802.11ax technology are designed to deliver high performance access for mobile
and (IOT) devices in environments where density is an issue. The 510 series uses 802.11ax features to efficiently and
simultaneously serve multiple clients and traffic types in dense environments, increasing data rates
overall system.
• Support all mandatory and several optional 802.11ax features
•
5.4Gbps).
• Mid-range 802.11ax 510 series APs ideal for high density environments, such as schools, retail branches, hotels and
enterprise offices.
• Includes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Zigbee radios for location and IOT use-cases
for both individual device and
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The 510 series support all mandatory and several optional 802.11ax features, which includes up- and downlink OFDMA with up to
16 resource units, multi
eams in 5GHz and 2x2 with up to two special
streams in 2.4GHz, channel bandwidths up to 160MHz (5GHz; 40MHz in 2.4GHz), and 1024
The 510 series supports maximum data rates of 4.8Gbps in the 5GHz band and 575Mbps in the 2.4GHz band (for an
peak data rate of 5.4Gbps). Each AP supports up to 256 devices per radio, with the mid
ideal for high density environments, such as schools, retail branches, hotels and enterprise offices.
In addition to 802.11
and additional radios for location services and IOT applications. This delivers an unsurpassed user experience in today’s all-wireless
digital work environment and offers up to 4x higher capacity in a cost-effective manner.
Features and benefits
Efficiency Improvements
The Aruba 510 Series will efficiently and simultaneously serve multiple clients, increasing data rates for both individual devices and
as an overall system. Two key features of 802.11ax are multi
F
Multi
especially for large numbers of devices
providing multi
simultaneously. OFDMA is particularly effecti
frames, or low data
Multi user capability with downlink multi
802.11ac. This improves network capacity by allowing multiple devices to transmit simultaneously.
Energy efficiency
umber of devices and traffic, they will be
driving the need for more power consumption. To offset these demands, Aruba NetInsight includes a feature called GreenAP which
allows the 510 series access points to draw less power when it’s not being used, such
Unsurpassed Performance
In addition to the standard 802.11ax capabilities, Aruba’s ClientMatch technology will automatically detect and classify mobi
devices with common characteristics, group these devices, and
performance of the network. For example, ClientMatch will automatically attempt to group 802.11ax capable devices onto available
AP radios with equivalent capabilities, so that the performance benef
(OFDMA) are maximized. This means increased network performance and a boost in network capacity.
The AP
and seamless fail
the performance of a wireless network
IoT Ready
The 802.11ax technology also provides unique benefits for IoT devices ranging from dedicated channels in OFDMA to
simultaneous allow transmission of IoT connections with low latency, to
saves battery life.
In addition, the 510 series support an integrated Bluetooth Low
maximum flexibility, providing secure and reliable connectivity for IOT devices and for implementing location services.
-user MIMO (MU-MIMO), 4x4 MIMO with up to four spatial str
-QAM modulation.
aggregate
-range 802.11ax 510 series APs being
ax standard capabilities, the 510 Series supports unique features like Aruba ClientMatch radio management
-user connectivity and enhanced efficiency using Orthogonal
-user transmission with downlink and uplink OFDMA — OFDMA increases user data rates and also reduces latency,
with short frames or low data-rate requirements, such as voice and IoT devices. By
-user capabilities, a channel can be divided in the frequency domain, and multiple transmissions can be carried
-rate streams.
ve in raising network efficiency and capacity where there are many devices, short
— As higher performance 802.11ax access points will handle a greater n
-user MIMO — MU MIMO is another multi-user capability, originally introduced in
as evenings when the buildings are empty.
match them with the best AP’s and radios to the optimize
its of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access
-510 series run on ArubaOS 8, which delivers always-on networking via features like LiveUpgrade, Controller Clustering
-over. ArubaOS 8 also includes AirMatch, which provides machine learning technology to automatically optimize
by tuning the radio frequencies (RF) of the access points.
power saving options with Target Wake Time (TWT) to
-Energy (BLE) and Zigbee radio, as well as a USB port for
le
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Additional Features
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Supports priority handling and policy enforcement for unified communication apps, including Skype for Business
Deployment Options
Unified AP support: flexibility to deploy in either controller-based (ArubaOS) or controller-less (InstantOS) networks.
• Dual Radio 802.11ax access point with OFDMA and Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO)
- Supports up to 4.8Gbps in the 5GHz band (with 4SS/HE160 clients) and up to 575Mbps in the 2.4GHz band
(with 2SS/ HE40 clients).
- Up to 16 OFDMA resource units and up to 256 simultaneous clients per radio
- Antenna polarization diversity for optimized RF performance
• HPE SmartRate uplink Ethernet port (E0)
- Supports up to 2.5Gbps with NBase-T and IEEE 802.3bz Ethernet compatibility
- Backwards compatible with 100/1000Base-T
• Built-in Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) and Zigbee radio
- Enables a wide range of IOT use-cases – asset tracking, mobile engagement
• Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)
- Minimizes interference from 3G/4G cellular networks, distributed antenna systems and commercial small
cell/femtocell equipment
• Quality of service for unified communications applications
-
with encrypted videoconferencing, voice, chat and desktop sharing
• Aruba AppRF technology leverages deep packet inspection to classify and block, prioritize, or limit bandwidth for
thousands of applications in a range of categories
• Best-in-class RF Management
- Integrated AirMatch technology manages the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio bands and actively optimizes the RF
environment including channel width, channel selection and transmit power
- Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) technology provides airtime fairness and ensures that APs stay clear of all
sources of RF interference to deliver reliable, high- performance WLANs
• Spectrum analysis
- Capable of part-time or dedicated air monitoring, the spectrum analyzer remotely scans the 2.4GHz and 5GHz
radio bands to identify sources of RF interference from 20MHz through 160MHz operation
• Aruba Secure Core
- Device assurance: Use of Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure storage of credentials and keys as well as
secure boot
- Integrated wireless intrusion protection offers 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 files, URLs and IPs, providing
comprehensive protection against advanced online threats
- SecureJack-capable for secure tunneling of wired Ethernet traffic
• Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM)
- Enables the AP to continuously monitor and report its actual power consumption and optionally make
autonomous decisions to disable certain capabilities based on the amount of power available to the unit
- Software configurable to disable capabilities in specified order of priority.
- For the 510 Series Access Points, the IPM feature applies when the unit is powered by an 802.3af POE source
• Green AP system feature (using Aruba NetInsight)
- The 510 Series Access Points support a custom deep-sleep mode to deliver significant power and cost savings
when used in conjunction with the Green AP feature.
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The Aruba 510 Series APs offer a choice of deployment and operating modes to meet your unique management and deployment
requirements:
centralized configuration, data encryption, policy enforcement and network services, as well as distributed and centralized
For large installations across multiple sites, the Aruba Activate service significantly reduces deployment time by automating device
provisioning, firmware upgrades, and inventory management. With Aruba Activate, the APs can be factory
configure themselves when powered up.
• Controller-based mode – When deployed in conjunction with an Aruba Mobility Controller, Aruba 510 Series APs offer
traffic forwarding.
• Controller-less (Instant) mode – The controller function is virtualized in a cluster of APs in Instant mode. As the network
grows and/or requirements change, Instant deployments can easily migrate to controller-based mode.
• Remote AP (RAP) mode for branch deployments.
• Air monitor (AM) for wireless IDS, rogue detection and containment.
• Spectrum analyzer (SA), dedicated or hybrid, for identifying sources of RF interference
• Secure enterprise mesh portal or point.
-shipped to any site and
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Ordering Guide
1. Select a model
Configuration
comments
Description
Part number
Internal antenna access points
Add mount kit
Aruba AP-515 (EG) Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus
AP
Q9H59A
Add mount kit
Aruba AP-515 (IL) Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP
Q9H60A
Add mount kit
Aruba AP-515 (JP) Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus
AP
Q9H61A
Add mount kit
Aruba AP-515 (RW) Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus
AP
Q9H62A
Add mount kit
Aruba AP-515 (US) Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus
AP
Q9H63A
External antenna access points
Add mount kit,
antennas
Aruba AP-514 (EG) Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus
AP
Q9H54A
Add mount kit,
antennas
Aruba AP-514 (IL) Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus
AP
Q9H55A
Add mount kit,
antennas
Aruba AP-514 (JP) Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus
AP
Q9H56A
Add mount kit,
antennas
Aruba AP-514 (RW) Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus
AP
Q9H57A
Add mount kit,
antennas
Aruba AP-514 (US) Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax External Antennas Unified Campus
AP
Q9H58A
Internal antenna access points – TAA models
Add mount kit
Aruba AP-515 (EG) TAA Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified
Campus AP
Q9H69A
Add mount kit
Aruba AP-515 (IL) TAA Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified
Campus AP
Q9H70A
Add mount kit
Aruba AP-515 (JP) TAA Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified
Campus AP
Q9H71A
Add mount kit
Aruba AP-515 (RW) TAA Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified
Campus AP
Q9H72A
Add mount kit
Aruba AP-515 (US) TAA Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified
Campus AP
Q9H73A
External antenna access points – TAA models
Add mount kit,
antennas
Aruba AP-514 (EG) TAA Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax External Antennas Unified
Campus AP
Q9H64A
Add mount kit,
antennas
Aruba AP-514 (IL) TAA Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax External Antennas Unified
Campus AP
Q9H65A
Add mount kit,
antennas
Aruba AP-514 (JP) TAA Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax External Antennas Unified
Campus AP
Q9H66A
Add mount kit,
antennas
Aruba AP-514 (RW) TAA Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax External Antennas Unified
Campus AP
Q9H67A
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Add mount kit,
antennas
Aruba AP-514 (US) TAA Dual Radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2 802.11ax External Antennas Unified
Campus AP
Q9H68A
2. Select mount kit
Configuration
comments
Description
Part number
Mounting kits
NOTE: kit contains
mounts for 10 access
points
AP-MNT-MP10-A Campus AP mount bracket kit (10-pack) type A: suspended ceiling rail
JZ370A
NOTE: kit contains
mounts for 10 access
points
AP-MNT-MP10-B Campus AP mount bracket kit (10-pack) type B: suspended ceiling rail
Q9G69A
NOTE: kit contains
mounts for 10 access
points
AP-MNT-MP10-C Campus AP mount bracket kit (10-pack) type C: suspended ceiling rail
Q9G70A
NOTE: kit contains
mounts for 10 access
points
AP-MNT-MP10-D Campus AP mount bracket kit (10-pack) type D: solid surface
Q9G71A
NOTE: kit contains
mounts for 10 access
points
AP-MNT-MP10-E Campus AP mount bracket kit (10-pack) type E: wall-box
- 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: VHT20/40/80/160
- 802.11ax high efficiency (HE) support: HE20/40/80/160
• Supported data rates (Mbps) :
- 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
- 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
- 802.11n (2.4GHz): 6.5 to 300 (MCS0 to MCS15, HT20 to HT40)
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- 802.11ac: 6.5 to 3,467 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 4, VHT20 to VHT160)
Wi
directional antennas for 4x4 MIMO with peak antenna gain of 4.2dBi in
Additional interfaces
Integrated vertically polarized omnidirectional antenna with roughly 30 degrees downtilt and peak gain of 3.5dBi
Power sources and power consumption
- 802.11ax (2.4GHz): 3.6 to 574 (MCS0 to MCS11, NSS = 1 to 2, HE20 to HE40)
- 802.11ax (5GHz): 3.6 to 4,803 (MCS0 to MCS11, NSS = 1 to 4, HE20 to HE160)
- 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU
• Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
• Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power (limited by local regulatory requirements):
- 2.4 GHz band: +21 dBm (18dBm per chain)
- 5 GHz band: +24 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
- NOTE: conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna
gain.
• Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) minimizes the impact of interference from cellular networks
• Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance
• Cyclic delay/shift diversity (CDD/CSD) for improved downlink RF performance
• Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and improved reception
• Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error correction and increased throughput
• Transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for increased signal reliability and range
• 802.11ax Target Wait Time (TWT) to support low-power client devices
-Fi antennas
• AP-514: Four RP-SMA connectors for external dual band antennas (A0 through A3, corresponding with radio chains 0
through 3). Worst-case internal loss between radio interface and external antenna connectors (due to diplexing circuitry):
1.3dB in 2.4GHz and 1.7dB in 5GHz.
• AP-515: Four integrated dual-band downtilt omni-
2.4GHz and 7.5dBi in 5GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of the AP. The
downtilt angle for maximum gain is roughly 30 degrees.
- Combining the patterns of each of the antennas of the MIMO radios, the peak gain of the effective per-antenna
• E0: HPE SmartRate port (RJ-45, maximum negotiated speed 2.5Gbps)
- Auto-sensing link speed (100/1000/2500BASE-T) and MDI/MDX
- 2.5Gbps speed complies with NBase-T and 802.3bz specifications
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