HPE Aruba 580 Series Wireless Access Points Model Overview
Ideal for harsh outdoor and industrial environments, the 580 Series AP combines robust Wi-Fi 6 capacity with a rugged IP66/67 housing. Two 4×4:4 radios deliver a total of 2.97 Gbps throughput, serving high-density clients, video streams and analytics workloads. The all-metal, sealed enclosure and embedded surge arrestors protect against dust, water and power spikes. Native Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee radios simplify IoT deployments, while multi-gigabit Smart Rate 5 GbE, 10 Gb SFP+ and PoE-PD ports provide flexible, redundant backhaul.
Key Features
4×4:4 MIMO on both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands
Up to 2.97 Gbps total aggregate throughput
IP66/67-rated; –40 °C to +65 °C; salt spray tested
Built-in surge protection on all wired interfaces
Bluetooth 5 & Zigbee for IoT and location services
Mounting: pole, wall or bracket kits (sold separately)
Warranty: lifetime hardware with advanced replaceable modules
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Purpose-built to survive in the harshest outdoor environments, Aruba 580 Series Outdoor Access Points are designed for the highest levels of performance and greater deployment flexibility - all backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Aruba 580 Series APs deliver the speed and reliability needed for large enterprise and Industrial IoT deployments with high power Bluetooth and 802.15.4/Zigbee radios and flexible power options.
DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR FLEXIBILITY
Weatherproofed, and temperature hardened to survive in the harshest outdoor environments, Aruba 580 Series APs withstand exposure to extreme high and low temperatures, persistent moisture, and precipitation, and are fully sealed to keep out airborne contaminants. All electrical interfaces include industrial surge protection and are IP66/67 certified.
To support high-performance connectivity in dense mobile and IoT outdoor environments, Aruba 580 Series APs deliver maximum aggregate on air data rates of 2.97 Gbps and include 5 Gbps Smart Rate Ethernet ports. In addition, dual redundant power/port failover and support for AC ensure high availability with uninterrupted performance.
WI-FI 6 BENEFITS
The 580 Series APs are based on the Wi-Fi 6/802.11ax standard, which means that Wi-Fi 6 features such as Uplink and Downlink Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), BSS coloring, Downlink Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO), and cellular co-location are fully supported making it more efficient and secure.
Advantages of OFDMA
This capability allows Aruba's APs to handle multiple 802.11ax 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.
Bi-directional Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO)
Similar to downlink MU-MIMO in Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2), Aruba 580 Series APs can simultaneously connect clients using downlink - and now - uplink spatial streams. The added benefit is the ability to multiply the number of clients that can now send traffic, thus optimizing client-to-AP spatial stream diversity.
WI-FI OPTIMIZATION | Client optimization
Aruba's patented AI-powered ClientMatch technology eliminates sticky client issues by steering a client to the AP where it receives the best radio signal. ClientMatch also dynamically steers traffic to load balance APs to improve the user experience.
Aruba Outdoor Antenna Cable Extension - 10 Long low-loss LMR 400 antenna extension cable for use with Outdoor Access Points, interfaces AP N-Type Female interface to N-Type Male on antenna.
Aruba Outdoor Antenna Cable Extension - 10 Long low-loss LMR 400 antenna extension cable for use with Outdoor Access Points, interfaces AP N-Type Female interface to N-Type Male on antenna.
What makes the HPE Aruba 580 Series AP suitable for outdoor and industrial environments?
The HPE Aruba 580 Series AP features an all-metal, sealed enclosure with IP66/67 rating that protects against dust and water ingress, making it ideal for harsh outdoor and industrial deployments. The access point is salt spray tested and operates reliably across extreme temperatures from –40 °C to +65 °C, with built-in surge protection on all wired interfaces to safeguard against power spikes. This rugged construction combined with embedded surge arrestors ensures durability in challenging conditions where standard indoor access points would fail.
What wireless performance specifications does the HPE Aruba 580 Series deliver?
The HPE Aruba 580 Series AP delivers up to 2.97 Gbps total aggregate throughput using dual 4×4:4 MIMO radios on both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands, supporting HE160, HE80, and HE40 radio modes for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) performance. This high-capacity design efficiently serves high-density clients, video streams, and analytics workloads typical in warehouse and logistics environments. The dual-radio configuration ensures optimal spectrum utilization across both frequency bands simultaneously.
What IoT and connectivity options are built into this access point?
The HPE Aruba 580 Series includes native Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee radios that simplify IoT deployments and location services without requiring additional hardware modules. For backhaul connectivity, the access point offers flexible options including multi-gigabit Smart Rate 5 GbE, 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks, and PoE-PD with failover support. These integrated radios and redundant connectivity options make it well-suited for complex warehouse automation and asset tracking scenarios.
What are the power requirements and mounting options for the HPE Aruba 580 Series?
The HPE Aruba 580 Series draws a maximum of 45 W via PoE-PD, making it compatible with standard Power-over-Ethernet infrastructure commonly found in warehouses and logistics facilities. The access point supports flexible mounting configurations including pole, wall, and bracket mounting options, though mounting kits are sold separately. This versatility allows deployment in various outdoor and industrial locations without requiring dedicated electrical infrastructure.
Is the HPE Aruba 580 Series covered by warranty and support?
The HPE Aruba 580 Series includes a lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replaceable modules, providing long-term protection for your investment in outdoor wireless infrastructure. This comprehensive warranty coverage is backed by HPE Aruba's enterprise support network. We offer the HPE Aruba 580 Series with full technical support and can assist with deployment planning—contact us today for warranty details and support options.
How does the HPE Aruba 580 Series compare to standard indoor access points for warehouse environments?
Unlike standard indoor access points, the HPE Aruba 580 Series is purpose-built for harsh warehouse and logistics environments with IP66/67 sealing, extreme temperature tolerance, and salt spray testing—features absent in consumer or basic enterprise indoor models. The integrated Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee radios, combined with redundant multi-gigabit backhaul options (5 GbE, 10 Gb SFP+), provide capabilities specifically designed for industrial IoT and asset tracking workflows. Available from us, the 580 Series delivers enterprise-grade durability and performance where outdoor and semi-outdoor warehouse coverage is critical.
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