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
HPE Aruba R7T26A Wireless Access Points Overview
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 580 Series AP features an IP66/67-rated all-metal, sealed enclosure that protects against dust and water ingress, making it ideal for harsh outdoor and industrial deployments. It operates reliably across extreme temperatures from –40 °C to +65 °C and has been salt spray tested for corrosion resistance. Additionally, embedded surge arrestors on all wired interfaces protect against power spikes and electrical damage.
What wireless performance does the HPE Aruba 580 Series AP deliver?
The 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, with support for HE160, HE80, and HE40 radio modes. This high-capacity design efficiently serves high-density clients, video streams, and analytics workloads in demanding environments. We offer this model as part of our comprehensive HPE Aruba networking portfolio.
Does the HPE Aruba 580 Series AP support IoT and location services?
Yes, the 580 Series AP includes native Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee radios built-in, which simplify IoT deployments and enable location-based services without requiring additional hardware. These integrated radios allow you to deploy comprehensive wireless solutions that support both traditional Wi-Fi clients and IoT devices from a single access point.
What uplink and power options are available on the HPE Aruba 580 Series AP?
The 580 Series AP provides flexible connectivity with multi-gigabit Smart Rate 5 GbE, 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks, and PoE-PD with failover capability for redundant backhaul options. The unit draws a maximum of 45 W when powered via PoE-PD, making it efficient for outdoor pole and wall-mounted deployments. Contact us today to discuss the right backhaul configuration for your network infrastructure.
What mounting options and warranty does the HPE Aruba 580 Series AP include?
The 580 Series AP supports pole, wall, and bracket mounting configurations, with mounting hardware sold separately to accommodate various installation scenarios. HPE Aruba backs this access point with a lifetime hardware warranty that includes advanced replaceable modules, protecting your investment in outdoor wireless infrastructure.
How does the HPE Aruba 580 Series AP handle power redundancy and surge protection?
The 580 Series AP features built-in surge protection on all wired interfaces to guard against power spikes and electrical damage common in outdoor environments. Its PoE-PD support with failover capability ensures network continuity, allowing you to configure redundant power paths for mission-critical outdoor deployments. Visit barcodesinc.com to explore our HPE Aruba solutions and discuss redundancy requirements with our team.
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