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 suitable for outdoor and industrial environments?
The 580 Series features an IP66/67-rated all-metal, sealed enclosure that protects against dust and water ingress, with embedded surge arrestors on all wired interfaces for power spike protection. It operates reliably across extreme temperatures from –40 °C to +65 °C and has been salt spray tested, making it ideal for harsh outdoor and industrial deployments. We offer this rugged access point for environments where standard indoor equipment would fail.
What wireless performance specifications does the HPE Aruba 580 deliver?
The 580 Series delivers up to 2.97 Gbps total aggregate throughput with 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 capacity. This performance handles high-density clients, video streams, and analytics workloads effectively. Contact us today to discuss deployment requirements for your specific throughput needs.
Does the HPE Aruba 580 support IoT devices and what connectivity options are available?
Yes, the 580 Series includes native Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee radios built-in, which simplify IoT deployments and location services without requiring additional hardware. For backhaul connectivity, it offers flexible options including Smart Rate 5 GbE, 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks, and PoE-PD with failover capabilities. Visit barcodesinc.com to explore how we can integrate this access point into your IoT infrastructure.
What power requirements and PoE specifications should I know about for the 580 Series?
The HPE Aruba 580 has a maximum power draw of 45 W when powered via PoE-PD, making it efficient for outdoor deployments where power management is critical. The PoE-PD port includes failover capability and the device supports multi-gigabit uplinks for redundant backhaul options. We offer complete power infrastructure guidance—contact us today for sizing your deployment.
What mounting options and warranty coverage are available for the 580 Series?
The 580 Series supports pole, wall, and bracket mounting configurations, with mounting kits available separately to accommodate various outdoor installation scenarios. It comes with HPE's lifetime hardware warranty that includes advanced replaceable modules, ensuring long-term protection of your investment. Visit barcodesinc.com or contact us today to discuss mounting solutions for your specific site conditions.
How does the 580 Series handle high-density wireless client environments?
With 4×4:4 MIMO on both frequency bands and 2.97 Gbps aggregate throughput, the 580 Series is engineered specifically for high-density client scenarios including video streaming and analytics workloads. The dual-radio architecture ensures sufficient capacity and performance distribution across concurrent users. We offer deployment planning assistance to optimize your network for peak performance—contact us today.
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