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Frequently Asked Questions
What Wi-Fi 6E bands does the HPE Aruba S1F96A support?
The HPE Aruba S1F96A delivers tri-band Wi-Fi 6E coverage across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz with two independent 2×2:2 MIMO radios. It achieves 3.6 Gbps aggregate throughput, with 287 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 1.2 Gbps on 5 GHz, and 2.4 Gbps on 6 GHz. The access point supports up to 7 × 160 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band, making it ideal for high-capacity deployments in hotels, residence halls, and branch offices.
How many clients can the HPE Aruba S1F96A support?
The S1F96A supports up to 512 clients per radio with 16 BSSIDs, providing robust capacity for dense environments. This makes it well-suited for hospitality and multi-tenant deployments where concurrent user density is high.
What power options are available for the HPE Aruba S1F96A?
The S1F96A supports flexible power delivery through PoE-PD (802.3af/at/bt) or 12 V DC input, ensuring deployment flexibility in various environments. It also includes dual multi-gigabit uplinks (1×2.5 GbE and 1 GbE) plus 2 × 1 GbE PSE ports for powering downstream devices, maintaining continuous service availability.
Does the HPE Aruba S1F96A include IoT connectivity features?
Yes, the S1F96A includes embedded Bluetooth 5 and IEEE 802.15.4/Zigbee radios for seamless IoT device connectivity. Additionally, it features built-in GPS and barometric sensors that enable automatic self-location and indoor mapping capabilities, making it ideal for location-aware applications.
What are the physical dimensions and environmental specifications for the S1F96A?
The S1F96A is compact at 105 × 40 × 153 mm and weighs only 500 g, making it easy to deploy in space-constrained environments. It operates reliably in temperatures from 0 °C to 50 °C with relative humidity of 5–95%, ensuring performance across diverse indoor and outdoor installations.
Is the HPE Aruba S1F96A classified as an LPI device?
Yes, the S1F96A is classified as an LPI (Low Power Indoor) device, which means it requires no external coordination for deployment and can operate independently within regulatory guidelines. This simplifies installation and reduces operational complexity for IT teams managing wireless infrastructure.