Aruba AP-505 Access Points
High performance Wi-Fi 6 access points for medium-density deployments

Overview:

The Aruba 500 series access points, with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology and Aruba’s intelligent software innovations, deliver high performance connectivity for mobile and IoT devices in any environment.

The 500 series is designed to simultaneously serve multiple clients and traffic types in dense environments, and boosts overall network performance by up to 400% compared to 802.11ac APs.

The 500 Series also provides differentiated capabilities that include AI-powered RF optimization, Live upgrades, WPA3 and Enhanced Open certified security, and unified wired and wireless policy with Dynamic Segmentation.

Additionally, Green AP energy savings are available when Aruba’s AI/ML capabilities are enabled.

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Specifications:

WI-FI RADIO SPECIFICATIONS

Models: AP-504 AP-505 AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5GHz and 2.4GHz 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO 5GHz radio: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 1.2Gbps wireless data rate with individual 2SS HE80 802.11ax client devices, or with two 1SS HE80 802.11ax MU-MIMO capable client devices simultaneously 2.4GHz radio: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 574Mbps wireless data rate with individual 2SS HE40 802.11ax client devices or with two 1SS HE40 802.11ax MU-MIMO capable client devices simultaneously Maximum number of associated client devices: Up to 256 associated client devices per radio Maximum number of BSSIDs: 16 BSSIDs per radio Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply): 2.400 to 2.4835GHz 5.150 to 5.250GHz 5.250 to 5.350GHz 5.470 to 5.725GHz 5.725 to 5.850GHz Available channels: Dependent on configured regulatory domain Supported radio technologies: 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) 802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) 802.11ax: Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) with up to 8 resource units Supported modulation types: 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM (proprietary extension) 802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM (proprietary extension) 802.11ax: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT20/40 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: VHT20/40/80 802.11ax high efficiency (HE) support: HE20/40/80 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 300 (MCS0 to MCS15, HT20 to HT40), 400 with 256-QAM 802.11ac: 6.5 to 867 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 2, VHT20 to VHT80), 1,083 with 1024-QAM 802.11ax (2.4GHz): 3.6 to 574 (MCS0 to MCS11, NSS = 1 to 2, HE20 to HE40) 802.11ax (5GHz): 3.6 to 1,201 (MCS0 to MCS11, NSS = 1 to 2, HE20 to HE80) 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: +21 dBm (18 dBm per chain) Note: conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain.

WI-FI ANTENNAS

AP-504 Two (female) RP-SMA connectors for external dual band antennas (A0 and A1, corresponding with radio chains 0 and 1). Worst-case internal loss between radio interface and external antenna connectors (due to diplexing circuitry): 0.7dB in 2.4GHz and 1.3dB in 5GHz. AP-505 Two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with peak antenna gain of 4.9dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.7dBi 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 combined, average pattern is 4.3dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.6dBi in 5GHz.

OTHER INTERFACES

E0: Ethernet wired network port (RJ-45): Auto-sensing link speed (10/100/1000BASE-T) and MDI/MDX PoE-PD: 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/at PoE (class 3 or 4) 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) DC power interface: 12Vdc (nominal, +/- 5%), accepts 2.1mm/5.5mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5mm length USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector): Capable of sourcing up to 1A / 5W to an attached device Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE5.0) and Zigbee (802.15.4) radio: BLE: up to 7dBm transmit power (class 1) and -93dBm receive sensitivity (1Mbps) Zigbee: up to 6dBm transmit power and -96dBm receive sensitivity Integrated vertically polarized omnidirectional antenna with roughly 30 degrees downtilt and peak gain of 3.3dBi Visual indicators (two multi-color LEDs): For System and Radio status Reset button: Factory reset, LED mode control (normal/off) Serial console interface: Proprietary, micro-B USB physical jack Security slot: Kensington security slot

POWER SOURCES AND POWER CONSUMPTION

The AP supports direct DC power and Power over Ethernet The AP supports direct DC power and Power over Ethernet When both DC and PoE power sources are available, DC power takes priority over PoE units Power sources are sold separately; see the 500 Series Ordering Guide for details When powered by DC or 802.3at (class 4) PoE, the AP will operate without restrictions units When powered by 802.3af (class 3) PoE and with the IPM feature disabled, the AP will disable the USB port. In the same configuration but with IPM enabled, the AP will start up in unrestricted mode, but may dynamically apply restrictions depending on the PoE budget and actual power. The feature restrictions and order can be programmed. Maximum (worst-case) power consumption (without / with a USB device attached): DC powered: 8.9W / 14.2W PoE powered (802.3at): 11.0W / 16.5W PoE powered (802.3af): 11.0W / 13.5W This assumes that up to 5W is supplied to the attached USB device Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: 4.3W (DC) or 6.1W (PoE) Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in deep-sleep mode: 1.7W (DC) or 3.3W (PoE)

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions/weight (AP-505; unit, excluding mount bracket): 160mm (W) x 161mm (D) x 37mm (H) Weight: 500g Dimensions/weight (AP-505; shipping): 193mm (W) x 183mm (D) x 63mm (H) Weight: 645g Mounting details (AP-505): A mounting bracket has been pre-installed on the back of the AP. This bracket is used to secure the AP to any of the mount kits (sold separately); see the 500 Series Ordering Guide for details.

MOUNTING DETAILS
A mounting bracket has been pre-installed on the back of the AP. This bracket is used to secure the AP to any of the Aruba mount kits (sold separately); see the ordering Information section below for details.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating conditions Temperature: 0°C to +50°C / +32°F to +122°F Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing AP is plenum rated for use in air-handling spaces ETS 300 019 class 3.2 environments Storage and transportation conditions Temperature: -40°C to +70°C / -40°F to +158°F Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing ETS 300 019 classes 1.2 and 2.3 environments

RELIABILITY
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 1.3Mhrs (148yrs) at +25°C operating temperature

REGULATORY AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE

AP-504: APIN0504 AP-505: APIN0505 Minimum ArubaOS Release: ArubaOS and Aruba InstantOS 8.6.0.0 Regulatory compliance (for more country-specific regulatory information and approvals, please see your Aruba representative): FCC/ISED CE Marked RED Directive 2014/53/EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU UL/IEC/EN 60950 EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2 Certifications: UL2043 plenum rating Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED a, b, g, n, ac Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 (ax) WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 – Enterprise with CNSA option, Personal (SAE), Enhanced Open (OWE) WMM, WMM-PS, Wi-Fi Vantage, W-Fi Agile Multiband Wi-Fi Location Passpoint (release 2) Bluetooth SIG Ethernet Alliance (PoE, PD device, class 4)

Documentation:

Aruba AP-505 Series Access Points Datasheet (.PDF)