The Aruba AP-515 is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band indoor access point from Aruba’s 510 series. It is designed for high-density environments and supports advanced features such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and integrated IoT radios.
It is typically deployed in enterprise campus networks, offices, schools, and other spaces where robust wireless performance and future-proofing are important. The AP-515 offers both wired and wireless performance to support bandwidth-intensive applications, and supports Aruba’s management platforms (e.g. Aruba Central or Aruba controllers) for unified control.
Here are the standout features of the Aruba AP-515:
| Feature | Description / Benefit |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Provides improved efficiency, throughput, and capacity compared to previous Wi-Fi generations. |
| Dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | Operates simultaneously on both bands to serve legacy and modern devices. |
| Multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) and OFDMA | Allows multiple clients to be served in parallel, improving efficiency in dense client environments. |
| High data rates | The 510 series (including AP-515) supports peak data rates up to ~4.8 Gbps in the 5 GHz band and ~575 Mbps in 2.4 GHz (aggregate peak ~5.4 Gbps) according to one data sheet. Some product listings, however, state a combined throughput of ~2.69 Gbps. |
| Integrated IoT/Bluetooth radios | Built-in Bluetooth 5 and support for 802.15.4, enabling IoT use cases (e.g. BLE beacons, sensors) without external modules. |
| Multi-gigabit wired connectivity | Supports multi-gig Ethernet to avoid wired backhaul being a bottleneck. |
| Security features | Supports modern security protocols (WPA3, Enhanced Open) and integrated features for enterprise environments. |
| Antenna design / internal antennas | Comes with internal antennas (no external antennas needed) for clean deployment in indoor environments. |
| High density optimization | The AP is built to handle many clients per AP using features like spatial reuse, BSS coloring, etc. (common in Wi-Fi 6 devices) |
| Aruba management / integration | Works with Aruba’s network management platforms (controllers or cloud) for orchestration, monitoring, and policy enforcement. |
Below are the technical specifications for the HPE Aruba AP‑515:
| Parameter | Value / Detail |
|---|---|
| IEEE Standards / Radios | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual radio |
| Radio Configuration | 5 GHz: 4×4 MIMO 2.4 GHz: 2×2 MIMO |
| Max Theoretical Throughput | Combined: ~2.69 Gbps (some sources) Or per- band values: up to 4.8 Gbps (5 GHz) + 575 Mbps (2.4 GHz) = ~5.4 Gbps aggregate (as per datasheet) |
| Internal Antennas | Yes — with coverage suitable for indoor spaces |
| Ethernet / Backhaul Interfaces | Multi-gigabit Ethernet support (e.g. 2.5 GbE) |
| IoT / BLE Support | Bluetooth 5, 802.15.4 support for IoT integration |
| Dimensions / Weight | Around 1.8 × 7.9 × 7.9 in (approx) Weight: ~28.5 oz (≈ 808 g) |
| Power / Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Supports PoE (including standards used by Aruba)— ensures ease of deployment without separate power supply (exact PoE class depends on variant) |
| Operating Temperature / Environment | Indoor rated, typical commercial indoor environment ranges (datasheet would have specific ranges) |
| Security / Authentication | WPA3, Enhanced Open, enterprise-class security features |
| Use Cases / Suitability | High density environments (offices, schools, campus), IoT deployments, where future growth is expected |
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