Overview:
Our newest APs go beyond the Wi-Fi 7 standard to do more for enterprises—unlocking more channels, more IoT support, and sub 1m location precision.
For enterprises looking for to deliver secure, high‑performance Wi‑Fi to users and IoT devices today and in the future, HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Campus APs extend beyond the Wi‑Fi 7 standard to maximize 6 GHz capacity by up to 30%, connect 2X the IoT devices, strengthen security across wired and wireless, and enable highly accurate location‑aware capabilities. Unique to HPE Aruba Networking, the 730 Series APs includes Ultra Tri‑Band (UTB) filtering and dual 5 Gbps Ethernet ports to eliminate coverage gaps, provide greater resiliency, and deliver fast, secure connectivity. Intelligent automation, AI insights, and unified infrastructure management, provided by HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System (AOS‑10) and HPE Aruba Networking Central, help drive efficient IT operations.
Wi-Fi 7 APs that do more
Deliver more performance, more security, and more IoT connectivity for more immersive, real-time wireless experiences.
Improved performance and capacity
The 730 Series APs provide more Wi-Fi 7 performance with up to 30% more 6 GHz band capacity using patented ultra tri-band filtering to eliminate interference. Flexible radios can be customized for dual 5 GHz or dual 6 GHz to better reflect your client ecosystem. Tri-band coverage delivers up to 9.0 Gbps max aggregate data rate (capable of up to 14.4 Gbps max aggregate data rate using dual 6 GHz radio mode1).
1 Feature available in future software release.
Enhanced security
The 730 Series APs, based on AOS-10, build on existing Wi-Fi security capabilities to deliver more edge security. HPE Aruba Networking Central’s Client Insights uses AI and machine learning to identify and classify 99% of known clients for better visibility and control. Dynamic Segmentation automates role-based access across wired and wireless, and new MACsec support1 extends wired encryption from switch to AP.
1 Feature available in future software release.
More IoT devices at higher densities
Eliminate IoT-device overlay gateways with the 730 Series APs that act as IoT platforms for 350+ partners. Connect 2x the IoT devices with two integrated Bluetooth 6 and 802.15.4/ Zigbee radios and two USB-port extensions to simplify deploying and managing growing numbers and densities of IoT devices. Leverage 2x the horsepower to run app containers on APs at the edge.
Precision Wi-Fi location service
Deliver sub-1-meter location precision with a built-in GNSS receiver and barometric sensor to better support use cases such as small-device asset tracking and proximity marketing without deploying overlay technologies. The 730 Series APs are also self-locating, eliminating the time-consuming, manual task of measuring, recording, and maintaining logs of APs.
Cloud-native management
With AI-powered insights, workflow automation, and robust security, cloud-native HPE Aruba Networking Central simplifies the management and orchestration of campus, branch, remote, and data center networks.
Future proof and flexible Wi-Fi
Ideal for enterprises, healthcare, LPV, education, retail, and industrial IoT deployments, the 730 Series APs deliver fast, secure Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
- Wi-Fi 7 performance
802.11be APs support up to three 320 MHz channels in 6 GHz, MLO, and 4K QAM.
- Flexible radios
Three 2x2 MIMO radios and three Wi-Fi 7 bands (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz) with flexibility to support dual 5 GHz or dual 6 GHz radios1.
- Multi-gigabit connectivity
High availability with dual 5 Gbps ports for redundant Ethernet and power.
- IoT platform
Two integrated Bluetooth 6 and 802.15.4 radios for Zigbee and two USB-port extensions for connectivity to a wider range of devices.
- Self-locating
Built-in GNSS receiver, barometric sensor, and support for FTM 802.11az for sub 1 meter accuracy.
- Built-in security
WPA3, Enhanced Open, and WPA2-MPSK support for stronger encryption and authentication, and MACsec for encrypted wired connection.
- Sustainability
AI-powered dynamic power save mode automatically adjusts AP power when connectivity demands arise.
SUMMARY
HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Campus APs extend beyond the Wi‑Fi 7 standard to maximize 6 GHz capacity by up to 30%, connect 2X the IoT devices, strengthen security across wired and wireless and enable highly accurate location aware capabilities. Unique to HPE Aruba Networking, the AOS‑10 based 730 Series APs include Ultra Tri‑Band (UTB) filtering and dual 5 Gbps Ethernet ports to eliminate coverage gaps, provide greater resiliency, and deliver fast, secure connectivity.
Features and Benefits:
MORE CAPACITY AND WIDER CHANNELS
The HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Campus APs are designed to take advantage of the 6 GHz band via three dedicated radios, which translates into far greater speeds, wider channels for multi‑gigabit traffic, and less interference. It delivers up to 9.3 Gbps maximum tri‑band aggregate data rate, using three 2x2 MIMO radios (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz).
To further increase the wireless capacity, the 2.4 GHz radio can be reconfigured to deliver an optional dual‑5 GHz or dual‑6 GHz mode, which further increases the maximum aggregate data rate to 14.4 Gbps in dual 6 GHz mode.1
| Band |
Channel bandwidth |
Peak datarate |
| 6 GHz |
320 MHz |
5.8 Gbps |
| 5 GHz |
160 MHz |
2.9 Gbps |
| 2.4 GHz |
20 MHz
40MHz |
344 Mbps
688 Mbps |
Total using 2.4 GHz with 20 MHz
Total using 2.4 GHz with 40 MHz
Total using dual 6 GHz (no 2.4 GHz)1 |
|
9.0 Gbps
9.3 Gbps
14.4 Gbps |
Wi‑Fi 7 standard
The new Wi‑Fi 7 standard (802.11be) extends the capabilities of Wi‑Fi 6E, including the use of the 6 GHz band. New capabilities include wide 320 MHz bandwidth channels, multi‑link operation (MLO) for channel aggregation across different bands and failover, and 4096 QAM (4K QAM) for higher peak data rates.
Advantages of 6GHz
Wi‑Fi 7 takes advantage of up to 1200 MHz in the 6 GHz band for higher throughput and improved application performance. With up to three 320 MHz channels or seven 160 MHz channels, Wi‑Fi 7 can better support low‑latency, bandwidth hungry applications like high‑definition video and artificial reality/virtual reality applications. Only Wi‑Fi 6E or 7 capable devices can use the 6 GHz band so there is no interference or slowdowns due to legacy devices.
Device class support
HPE Aruba Networking AP‑735 Campus APs with integrated antennas are part of the Low Power Indoor (LPI) device class. This fixed indoor‑only class uses lower power levels and does not require an Automated Frequency Coordination service (AFC) to manage incumbent outdoor services which is required for standard class APs. The AP‑734 connectorized models will typically operate as Standard Power access points but may also be allowed to operate as Low Power Indoor devices in some countries.
Less interference
HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Campus APs include HPE Aruba Networking’s patented Ultra Tri‑band filtering, which enables enterprises to take advantage of the high end of 5 GHz with the lower end of 6 GHz without experiencing interference. Since there is only 50 MHz between 5 GHz and 6 GHz, without advanced filtering, enterprises would likely experience problems between the bands and would therefore be limited in the number of channels available. By applying advanced filtering capabilities, enterprises can fully utilize the available spectrum without creating coverage gaps or islands.
Business continuity
The HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Campus APs provide high availability with two HPE Smart Rate Ethernet ports for hitless failover for both data and power. Configurable to 1, 2.5, or 5 Gbps, these dual ports provide business continuity for mission critical applications.
Global readiness
While the need for more Wi‑Fi capacity is recognized across the globe, countries are approaching 6 GHz differently. The HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Campus APs are set up to automatically update regulatory rules once Wi‑Fi 7 regulations have been approved and certified.
Extend the benefits of Wi‑Fi 6
The HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Campus APs are based on the 802.11be standard, which means that all its efficiency and security enhancements are also available on the 6 GHz band. Wi‑Fi 6 features such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), BSS coloring etc. are fully supported on all HPE Aruba Networking Wi‑Fi 6E and Wi‑Fi 7 access points as well.
Advantages of OFDMA
This capability allows HPE Aruba Networking APs to handle multiple 802.11be capable clients on each channel simultaneously, regardless of device or traffic type. Channel utilization is optimized by handling each transaction via smaller sub‑carriers or resource units (RUs), which means that clients are sharing a channel and not competing for airtime and bandwidth.
WI‑FI OPTIMIZATION
Client optimization
The patented AI‑ powered HPE Aruba Networking ClientMatch technology eliminates sticky client issues by steering a client to the AP where it receives the best radio signal. Client Match steers traffic from the noisy 2.4 GHz band to the preferred 5 GHz or GHz band depending on client capabilities. ClientMatch also dynamically steers traffic to load balance APs to improve the user experience.
Automated Wi‑Fi radio frequency management
To optimize the user experience and provide greater stability, HPE Aruba Networking AirMatch allows organizations to automate network optimization using machine learning. AirMatch provides dynamic bandwidth adjustments to support changing device density, enhanced roaming using an even distribution of Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) to radios, and real‑time channel assignments to mitigate co‑channel interference.
HPE Aruba Networking Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)
Unique Advanced Cellular Coexistence uses built‑in filtering to automatically minimize the impact of interference from cellular networks, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and commercial small cell or femtocell equipment.
AI‑powered dynamic power save mode
APs switch into a dynamic power save mode and automatically wake up at a schedule when connectivity demand arises, reducing power demands and saving money in alignment with the organization’s sustainability initiatives.
Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM)
For better insights into energy consumption, HPE Aruba Networking APs continuously monitor and report hardware energy usage. Unlike other vendor’s access points, HPE Aruba Networking APs can also be configured to enable or disable capabilities based on available PoE power—ideal when wired switches have exhausted their power budget. Enterprises can deploy Wi‑Fi 7 APs and update switching and power at a later if needed based on their actual usage.
SELF-LOCATING ACCESS POINTS
Indoor location shouldn’t require guesswork or costly or complex overlay technologies. HPE Aruba Networking’s Wi‑Fi 6/6E and Wi‑Fi 7 APs help organizations leverage their wireless investment to deliver indoor location capabilities everywhere..
As part of HPE Aruba Networking’s indoor location solutions, they serve as reference points for client devices and other technologies using fine time measurement.
Open Locate, an emerging standard that allows APs to share their location over the air and through cloud‑based APIs, enables mobile devices to locate themselves and applications to support network analytics.
The 730 Series APs supports FTM 802.11az for sub 1 meter accuracy, has a GNSS receiver built‑in for high accuracy indoor location measurements, and a built‑in barometric sensor for altitude locationing within multi‑story buildings.
ACCESS POINTS AS FLEXIBLE AND SECURE IOT PLATFORM
By combining IoT radios with a zero‑trust network framework, the HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Campus APs can serve as flexible IoT platforms that bolster network security, provide coverage for broad range of IoT devices, and eliminate the need for network overlays just for IoT devices.
The 730 Series includes two integrated Bluetooth 6 and 802.15.4 radios for Zigbee support to simplify deploying and managing IoT‑based location services, asset tracking services, security solutions and IoT sensors. There are also two USB‑port extensions to provide IoT connectivity to a wider range of devices. These IoT capabilities allows organizations to leverage the APs as an IoT platform, which eliminates the need for an overlay infrastructure and additional IT resources and can accelerate IoT initiatives.
In addition, Target Wake Time (TWT) establishes a schedule for when clients need to communicate with an AP. This helps improve client power savings and reduces airtime contention with other clients, which is ideal for IoT.
Streamline IoT operations
HPE Aruba Networking Central IoT Operations is a service available for APs running HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System AOS‑10 managed by HPE Aruba Networking Central unifies visibility of IT and OT infrastructure within the network health dashboard by extending network monitoring and insights to BLE, Zigbee, and other non‑IP IoT devices. It helps streamline non‑Wi‑Fi device onboarding and data collection.
AI Client Insights
ML‑based classification of all clients and IoT devices via Client Insights uses deep packet inspection to provide additional context and behavioral information that help ensure devices are receiving proper policy enforcement and continuously monitor for rogue devices.
Technology partnerships
A broad ecosystem of technology partners provide interoperability for easier installations and operations and certified solutions is available to help digital transformation and extend capabilities of network infrastructure.
SECURITY BUILT-IN
The 730 Series APs includes security capabilities such as:
WPA3 and Enhanced Open
Support for stronger encryption and authentication is provided via the latest version of WPA for enterprise‑protected networks. Enhanced Open offers seamless new protection for users connecting to open networks where each session is automatically encrypted to protect user passwords and data on guest networks.
WPA2-MPSK
MPSK enables simpler passkey management for WPA2 devices—should the Wi‑Fi password on one device or device type change, no additional changes are needed for other devices. This capability requires HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager.
MACsec1
MACsec support extends wired Ethernet encryption to the AP using the 5 Gbps port.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
For enhanced device assurance, all HPE Aruba Networking APs include an installed TPM for secure storage of credentials and keys, and boot code.
User and device authentication
Cloud‑native Network Access Control (NAC) provided by HPE Aruba Networking Central further simplifies how IT controls network access while providing a frictionless experience for end users. Global policy automation and orchestration enables IT to define and maintain global policies at scale with ease, using UI‑driven, intuitive workflows that automatically translate security intent into policy design and map user roles for employees, contractors, guests, and devices to their proper access privileges.
Intrusion Detection
HPE Aruba Networking Central utilizes the Rogue AP Intrusion Detection Service (RAPIDS) to identify and resolve issues caused by rogue APs and clients. Wired and wireless data is automatically correlated to identify potential threats, thereby strengthening network security and improving incident response processes by reducing false positives.
Web content filtering
Web Content Classification (WebCC) classifies websites by content category and rates them by reputation and risk score, enabling IT to block malicious sites to help prevent phishing, DDoS, botnets, and other common attacks.
SIMPLE AND SECURE ACCESS
To improve security and ease of management, IT can centrally configure and automatically enforce role‑based policies that define proper access privileges for employees, guests, contractors, and other user groups — no matter where users connect on wired and WLANs. Dynamic Segmentation eliminates the time consuming and error‑prone task of managing complex and static VLANs, ACLs, and subnets by dynamically assigning policies and keeping traffic secure and separated.
SEAMLESS HANDOFFS TO CELLULAR
Built on the technical foundations of Passpoint® and Wi‑Fi Calling, HPE Aruba Networking Air Pass creates a roaming network across the HPE Aruba Networking enterprise customer footprint, extending cellular coverage and enhancing the visitor and subscriber experience to deliver a great experience for your guests while reducing costs and management overhead for DAS.
OPTIMIZE WITH AOS-10
Cloud‑native HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System AOS‑10 is the distributed network operating system working with HPE Aruba Networking Central that acts as the control layer for HPE Aruba Networking access points and gateways. With its flexible architecture, IT can deliver reliable and secure wireless connectivity for small offices, mid‑sized branches, large campus environments, and remote workers. Working in tandem with cloud‑native HPE Aruba Networking Central, AOS‑10 provides the WLAN management and control to deliver greater scalability, security, and AI‑powered optimization. Using AOS‑10 together with cloud‑based Central for management and orchestration reduces processing required by the on‑site gateways to manage clients and access points. Enterprises can then optimize gateway deployments with fewer gateways in very large environments with thousands of APs and devices.
FLEXIBLE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
Our unified APs can operate as standalone access points or with a gateway for greater scalability, security, and manageability. APs can be deployed using zero touch provisioning — without on‑site technical expertise — for ease of implementation in branch offices and for remote work.
HPE Aruba Networking APs can be managed using cloud‑based solutions for any campus, branch, or remote work environment. HPE Aruba Networking Central provides a single pane of glass for overseeing every aspect of wired and wireless LANs, WANs, and VPNs. AI‑powered analytics, end‑to‑end orchestration and automation, and advanced security features are built natively into the solution.
SIMPLIFIED, FLEXIBLE CONSUMPTION
The 730 Series APs require HPE Networking Aruba Central subscription based licenses, which are purchased on a per‑device basis for APs and gateways. Licenses are available in 1‑, 3‑, 5‑, 7‑, and 10‑year increments, making it easy to align requirements for AIOps, security, and other desired management features. AOS‑10 is included in the subscription.
1 Feature available in future software release.
