HPE Aruba 500 Series Indoor Wireless Access Points Model Overview
Designed for cost-sensitive deployments that demand enterprise-class features, this campus AP supports dual 2×2:2 radios on 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands to deliver up to 1.77 Gbps total throughput. Its small form factor and versatile ceiling or wall-mount options fit classrooms, branch offices and retail stores. Built-in OFDMA and MU-MIMO reduce airtime contention for dozens of connected devices, while automated RF tools—ClientMatch and AirMatch—optimize performance and roaming without manual tuning. The two Smart Rate 1 GbE ports provide PoE in or out for network or downstream devices, and the USB 2.0 host port supports local edge services. Security is enforced with WPA3, Enhanced Open and MACsec.
Key Features
802.11ax dual-radio with 2×2:2 MIMO
Up to 1.77 Gbps aggregate throughput
2×1 GbE Smart Rate (PoE-PD/PSE) ports
USB 2.0 host for on-premise analytics or security
OFDMA for optimized spectrum use
MU-MIMO for simultaneous multi-client support
WPA3, Enhanced Open and MACsec security
Specifications
5 GHz: HE80 SU-MIMO up to 1.2 Gbps; HE40 MU-MIMO 2×2 up to 574 Mbps
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.
Incredible efficiency
Air Slice, available only on Aruba Wi-Fi 6 APs, works with the Policy Enforcement Firewall to enhance OFDMA capabilities with application QoS assurance.
Unsurpassed client experiences
Aruba's ClientMatch, part of Aruba's AI-powered mobility solution, intelligently groups Wi-Fi 6 and MU-MIMO capable clients on the best-performing APs to optimize performance and roaming.
IoT platform capabilities
Aruba Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 APs include support for Zigbee and Bluetooth to simplify the deployment and management of IoT services.
What wireless standards and throughput does the HPE Aruba R2H25A support?
The HPE Aruba R2H25A is an 802.11ax dual-radio access point with 2×2:2 MIMO that delivers up to 1.77 Gbps aggregate throughput. On the 5 GHz band, it achieves up to 1.2 Gbps in HE80 SU-MIMO mode or 574 Mbps in HE40 MU-MIMO mode, while the 2.4 GHz band supports HE40 SU-MIMO at up to 574 Mbps. This makes it ideal for cost-sensitive enterprise deployments requiring modern Wi-Fi 6 performance.
How many devices can connect to the HPE Aruba R2H25A simultaneously?
The R2H25A supports a client capacity of 256 devices per radio with up to 16 BSSIDs each, enabling it to handle dozens of connected devices efficiently. Built-in OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies reduce airtime contention and allow simultaneous multi-client support without manual tuning.
What security features does the HPE Aruba R2H25A provide?
The R2H25A enforces security through WPA3, Enhanced Open, and MACsec protocols, providing enterprise-grade protection for wireless communications. These features ensure secure authentication and data integrity across your campus network deployments.
What are the power and connectivity options for the HPE Aruba R2H25A?
The R2H25A features two Smart Rate 1 GbE ports that support both PoE Power Delivery and Power Sourcing (PoE-PD/PSE), allowing flexible network integration and downstream device powering. It also includes a USB 2.0 host port for local edge services and supports 802.3af/at PoE or 12 V DC power input, with maximum power consumption of 12 W DC or 15.4 W PoE.
Is the HPE Aruba R2H25A suitable for small spaces and flexible mounting?
Yes, the R2H25A is designed with a compact small form factor measuring 160 × 161 × 37 mm and weighing only 500 grams, making it ideal for classrooms, branch offices, and retail stores. It supports versatile ceiling or wall-mount options to fit various deployment environments while maintaining its enterprise-class feature set.
What automated RF optimization tools does the HPE Aruba R2H25A include?
The R2H25A includes ClientMatch and AirMatch automated RF tools that optimize performance and roaming without requiring manual tuning. These intelligent features automatically manage spectrum usage and client connectivity to ensure consistent network performance across your deployment.
The HPE Aruba R2H25A Wireless Access Points is also known as
HPE-R2H25A
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