Aruba Unified AP-535 - Access Point HP - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless Access Point
Model	Aruba Unified AP-535
Wi-Fi Standard	802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Maximum Data Rate	2.97 Gbps (aggregate)
Antenna	Internal, 4x4 MIMO
Ethernet Ports	1x 5 GbE (PoE+)
Power Input	PoE+ (802.3at) or 12V DC
Max Power Consumption	19.5 W
Dimensions (W x D x H)	200 x 200 x 45 mm
Weight	1.1 kg
Mounting	Ceiling or wall (bracket included)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Operating Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Security	WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, VPN pass-through
Management	Aruba Central, CLI, Web GUI
Wireless Encryption	AES, TKIP
LED Indicators	Power, Radio status, PoE status
Mounting Kit	Included (ceiling tile rails, screws)
Software Version	ArubaOS 8.x and later
Included Accessories	Mounting bracket, screws, manual
Maintenance	Clean with dry, soft cloth
Repairability	No user-serviceable parts; contact HP support
Country of Origin	Malaysia (typical)

Frequently Asked Questions - Aruba Unified AP-535 HP

How do I reset the Aruba AP-535 to factory defaults?

Press and hold the reset button on the back of the device for at least 5 seconds using a paperclip. The power LED will blink and then turn steady, indicating a reset.

What is the default IP address of the AP-535?

The default IP address is 192.168.1.11 if using a direct connection or if no DHCP server is present. Otherwise, it obtains an IP via DHCP.

Can I power the AP-535 with PoE?

Yes, it supports PoE+ (802.3at) on the Ethernet port. Alternatively, you can use a 12V DC power adapter (sold separately).

How do I access the web interface?

Connect to the AP's IP address in a browser. Default username is 'admin' and password is 'admin' (or set during initial setup).

Does the AP-535 support Wi-Fi 6?

Yes, it supports 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) with 4x4 MIMO on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

How do I mount the AP-535 on a ceiling?

Use the included mounting bracket. Attach the bracket to the ceiling tile rails with screws, then snap the AP onto the bracket.

What is the maximum number of clients supported?

It can support up to 512 simultaneous clients in typical enterprise deployments.

Can I use the AP-535 without a controller?

Yes, it can operate in Instant mode (standalone) or be managed by Aruba Mobility Controller or Aruba Central.

What are the dimensions of the AP-535?

The dimensions are 200 x 200 x 45 mm (7.9 x 7.9 x 1.8 inches).

How do I clean the AP-535?

Use a dry, soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use liquids or sprays.

USER MANUAL Aruba Unified AP-535 HP

Aruba 530 Series Campus Access Points

Installation Guide

Aruba 530 Series access points (AP-534 and AP-535) are high-performance, multi-radio wireless devices that can be deployed in either controller-based (ArubaOS) or controllerless (InstantOS) network environments. These access points deliver high-performance concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11ax Wi-Fi functionality with 4x4 MIMO radios, while also supporting legacy 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless services.

Ethernet ports located on the back of this access point are used to connect the device to the wired networking infrastructure and to provide power over Ethernet (PoE) to the device (802.3at class 4 or 802.3bt class 5). In addition to both Wi-Fi radios, these APs also incorporate a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Zigbee radio, supporting a variety of use-cases and services, such as locationing and IoT.

A variety of mounting scenarios is supported by a range of mount kits (sold separately). Make sure to purchase the correct mount kit for the intended deployment of the AP.

Hardware Overview

The following sections outline the hardware components of the 530 Series access point.

Figure 1 Aruba AP-535 (front view)

Figure 2 Aruba AP-534 (LEDs)

External Antenna Connectors

The AP-534 access points are equipped with four external antenna connectors located on the front corners of the access point (see Figure 2). Antenna ports A0 through A3 (corresponding with radio chains 0 through 3), are used for both radios and bands (RF signals are diplexed).

External antennas for this device must be installed by an Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) or other Aruba-certified technician, using manufacturer-approved antennas only.

The Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) levels for all external antenna devices must not exceed the regulatory limit set by the host country/domain.

Installers are required to record the antenna gain for this device in the system management software. A list of approved antennas can be found at: http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/og/OG_AP-530Series.pdf.

The LED displays located on the front panel of the access point indicate the following functions:

System Status ⓘ

The System Status LED indicates the operating condition of the access point. See Table 1.

Table 1 System Status LEDs

Color/State Meaning
Off Device powered off
Green- blinking1	Device booting, not ready
Green- solid Device ready, fully functional, no network restrictions
Green- flashing pattern 12	Device ready, fully functional, either uplink negotiated in sub-optimal speed (<1Gbps)
Green- flashing pattern 23	Deep sleep mode
Amber- solid Device ready, restricted power mode (limited PoE power available, or IPM restrictions applied), no network restrictions
Amber- flashing pattern 1	Device ready, restricted power mode (limited PoE power available, or IPM restrictions applied), uplink negotiated in sub-optimal speed (<1Gbps)
Red System error condition - Immediate attention required

1 Blinking: one second on/one second off, 2 second cycle.

2 Flashing Pattern 1: mostly on, briefly off, 2 second cycle.

3 Flashing Pattern 2: mostly off, briefly on, 2 second cycle.

Radio Status

The Radio Status LED indicates the operating mode of the access point's radios. See Table 2.

Table 2 Radio Status LEDs

Color/State Meaning
Off AP powered off, or both radios disabled
Green- solid Both radios enabled in access mode
Green- blinking One radio enabled in access mode, other disabled
Amber- solid Both radios enabled in monitor mode
Amber- blinking One radio enabled in monitor mode, other disabled
Green/Amber-alternating1	Green: one radio in access modeAmber: one radio in monitor mode

1 Alternating: one second each color, 2 second cycle.

LED Display Settings

The LEDs have three operating modes that can be selected in the system management software:

• Default mode: Refer to Table 1 and Table 2

• Off mode: LEDs are off

- Blink mode: LEDs blink green

Force the LEDs into off mode and back to software defined mode by pressing the reset button for a short duration. Warning: pressing the reset button for longer than 10 seconds may cause the AP to reset and return to factory default state.

Figure 3 AP-535 access point (rear view)

External Antenna Connectors

The AP-534 access points are equipped with four external antenna connectors located on the front corners of the access point (see Figure 4).

The antenna ports, labeled A0 through A3 (corresponding with radio chains 0, 1, 2, and 3), are used for both radios and bands (RF signals are diplexed).

External antennas for this device must be installed by an Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) or other Aruba-certified technician, using manufacturer-approved antennas only.

The Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) levels for all external antenna devices must not exceed the regulatory limit set by the host country/domain.

Installers are required to record the antenna gain for this device in the system management software.

Figure 4 External Antenna Connectors

This device is intended for indoor use in professional healthcare facilities.

Bluetooth Low Energy Radios

530 Series access points are equipped with an integrated BLE and Zigbee radio that provide the following capabilities:

• location and asset-tracking applications
• wireless console access • IoT gateway applications

Console Port

The 5-pin Micro-B connector is located on the back of this device. Use the proprietary AP-CBL-SERU cable for direct management of this device when connected to a laptop or serial console (a standard USB cable cannot be used for this interface). For pin-out details, refer to Figure 5.

Figure 5 Micro-B Port Pin-out

1: NC

2: RXD

3: TXD

4: GND

5: GND

Ethernet Ports

The Aruba 530 Series access points are equipped with two active Ethernet ports (Eth0 and Eth1), shown in Figure 3. Both ports are 100/1000/2500/5000 Base-T, auto-sensing MDI/MDX, which supports uplink connectivity when linked by an Ethernet cable. Refer to Figure 6 for a detailed port pin-out.

Figure 6 Ethernet Port Pin-Out 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Port

RJ45 Female Pin-Out

Signal Name

BI_DA+ Bi-directional pair +A BI_DA- Bi-directional pair -A BI_DB+ Bi-directional pair +B BI DC+ Bi-directional pair +C BI DC- Bi-directional pair -C BI DB- Bi-directional pair -B BI DD+ Bi-directional pair +D BI_DD- Bi-directional pair -D

Kensington Lock Slot

The 530 Series is equipped with a Kensington lock slot for additional physical security.

USB Interface

The top of this access point is equipped with a USB-A host port that is compatible with cellular modems and other selected peripherals. When active, this port can supply up to 5W/1A to a connected device.

Figure 7 AP-534 (USB)

Reset Button

The reset button located on the bottom of the device can be used to reset the access point to factory default settings or turn off/on the LED display.

• Use one of the following methods to reset the access point to factory default settings:

■ To reset during normal operation: 1. Hold the reset button for more than 10 seconds while the access point is running. 2. Release the reset button.

■ To reset during power up, hold the reset button while the access point is powering up.

The system status LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the reset is completed. The access point will now continue to boot with the factory default settings.

• To toggle the LED display between Off and Blinking:

During the normal operation of the access point, shortly press and release the reset button using a small, narrow object, such as a paperclip.

Power

Both ethernet ports support PoE-in (AP is a PoE-PD device), allowing the device to draw power from compliant PoE power sources. If PoE is not available, the access point has a single 48V DC power input to support the AP-AC-48V36C AC-to-DC power adapter kit (sold separately). When both PoE and DC power sources are available, the DC power source takes precedence. In that case, the access point simultaneously draws a minimal current from the PoE source(s). In the event that the DC source fails, the access point switches to the PoE source(s). If the 530 Series access point is powered by both PoE ports simultaneously, it can combine power from both sources in either shared or prioritized mode. When Eth0 is prioritized, the access point simultaneously draws a minimal current from the Eth1 source. In the event that the prioritized port fails, the access point switches to the remaining PoE source. When power is combined from both PoE sources, an approximately equivalent amount of power is drawn from each port, unless either source is hitting maximum capacity.

Table 3 Power Restrictions

Power Restrictions
DC Power No restrictions
Two POE power sources, shared	No restrictions
802.3bt POE power source, any mode	No restrictions
802.3at POE source, single or prioritized	USB port disable, second (other) Ethernet port disabled. IPM feature to optimize performance and functionality when the available power budget is limited
802.3af POE source, single, prioritized, or shared	AP does not start up, red system LED

Before You Begin

Refer to the sections below before beginning the installation process.

FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed in the United States configured to non-US model controllers will be in violation of the FCC grant of equipment authorization. Any such wilful or intentional violation may result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installing your Aruba 530 Series access point, be sure that you have the following (not included with the AP):

• A mount kit compatible with the AP and mount surface • A Cat5E or better UTP cable with network access Optional items:
• A compatible 48V AC-to-DC power adapter with cord
• A compatible POE midspan injector with power cord
• A compatible snap-on front cover (for easy aesthetic customization) • An AP-CBL-SERU console cable

Also, make sure at least one of the following network services is supported:

• Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)

• DNS server with an "A" record

Aruba Networks, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the 530 Series access points so that only authorized network administrators can change the settings. For more information about access point configuration, refer to the Access Point Software Quick Start Guide.

Identifying Specific Installation Locations

Use the access point placement map generated by Aruba RF Plan software application to determine the proper installation location(s). Each location should be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources will impact RF propagation and should be accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted for in RF plan.

Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources

Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an access point to its fixed location.

RF absorbers include:

• Cement/concrete—Old concrete has high levels of water dissipation, which dries out the concrete, allowing for potential RF propagation. New concrete has high levels of water concentration in the concrete, blocking RF signals. • Natural Items—Fish tanks, water fountains, ponds, and trees
• Brick

RF reflectors include:

• Metal Objects—Metal pans between floors, rebar, fire doors, air conditioning/heating ducts, mesh windows, blinds, chain link fences (depending on aperture size), refrigerators, racks, shelves, and filing cabinets.
• Do not place an access point between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure that access points are placed below ducts to avoid RF disturbances.

RF interference sources include:

• Microwave ovens and other 2.4 or 5 GHz objects (such as cordless phones)
• Cordless headset such as those used in call centers or lunch rooms

RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with RF radiation exposure limits. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 13.78 inches (35cm) between the radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operations. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the access point. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this equipment could result.

Access Point Installation

The Aruba 530 Series access points are designed for ceiling or wall-mounted deployments

All Aruba access points should be professionally installed by an Aruba-Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP). The installer is responsible for ensuring that grounding is available and meets applicable national and electrical codes. Failure to properly install this product may result in physical injury and/or damage to property.

For indoor use only. The access point, AC adapter, external antennas, and all connected cables are not to be installed outdoors. This stationary device is intended for stationary use in partly temperature controlled weather-protected environments (class 3.2 per ETSI 300 019).

Software

Aruba 530 Series requires ArubaOS or ArubaInstant 8.6.0.0 or later. For instructions on choosing operating modes and initial software configuration, refer to the Access Point Software Quick Start Guide.

Aruba access points are classified as radio transmission devices, and are subject to government regulations of the host country. The network administrator(s) is/are responsible for ensuring that configuration and operation of this equipment is in compliance with their country's regulations. For a complete list of approved channels in your country, refer to the Aruba Downloadable Regulatory Table at www.arubanetworks.com/techdocs/DRT/Default.htm.

Verifying Post-Installation Connectivity

The integrated LED on the access point can be used to verify that the access point is receiving power and initializing successfully (see Table 1 and Table 2). Refer to the Access Point Software Quick Start Guide for further details on verifying post-installation network connectivity.

Electrical and Environmental Specifications

For additional specifications on this product, please refer to the product data sheet at www.arubanetworks.com/products/networking/access-points/.

Electrical

- Ethernet:

■ Eth0: 100/1000/2500/5000 Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet RJ45 interface ■ Eth1: 100/1000/2500/5000 Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet RJ45 interface - IEEE 802.3u (100 Base-T). IEEE 802.3ab (1000 Base-T), IEEE 802.3bz (2500/5000 Base-T) ■ Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3bt or 802.3at 56V DC (nominal)

Power:

■ 48V DC power interface, support powering through AC-to-DC power adapter (AP-AC-48V36C) ■ Maximum power consumption (excluding USB): Refer to datasheet

If a power adapter other than the Aruba-approved adapter is used in the US or Canada, it should be NRTL listed, with an output rated 48V DC, minimum 0.75A, marked "LPS" and "Class 2," and suitable for plugging into a standard power receptacle in the US and Canada.

Environmental

• Operating: ■ Temperature: 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F) ■ Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing • Storage and transport: ■ Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) ■ Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing

For indoor use only. The access point, AC adapter, external antennas, and all connected cables are not to be installed outdoors. This stationary device is intended for stationary use in partly temperature controlled weather-protected environments (class 3.2 per ETSI 300 019).

Regulatory Information

For the purpose of identification needed for regulatory compliance certifications, this product has been assigned a unique regulatory model number (RMN). The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to this regulatory model number. The regulatory model number is not the marketing name or model number of the product.

• AP-535 RMN: APIN0535

AP-534 RMN: APIN0534

Aruba Networks provides a multi-language document that contains country-specific restrictions and additional safety and regulatory information for all Aruba access points. This document can be viewed or downloaded at www.arubanetworks.com.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for regulatory compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This Class A digital apparatus meets all of the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

In accordance with Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter and receiver may only be used with an antenna, the maximum type and gain of which must be approved by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference, the type of antenna and its gain shall be chosen so that the equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) does not exceed the values necessary for effective communication.

This device complies with Industry Canada's license-exempt RSS regulations. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

When operated in 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range, this device is restricted to indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference with co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.

This radio transmitter model APIN0534 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed in the online ordering guide (link provided below) with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a greater gain than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. www.arubanetworks.com/assets/og/OG_AP-530Series.pdf

European Union Regulatory Conformity

The Declaration of Conformity made under RED 2014/53/EU is available for viewing at: www.hpe.com/eu/certificates. Find and select the document that corresponds to your device's model number as it is indicated on the product label.

This radio transmitter model has been approved to operate with the antenna types listed in the online ordering guide (link provided below) with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a greater gain than the maximum gain indicated for the type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Compliance is only assured if the Aruba approved accessories as listed in the ordering guide are used. www.arubanetworks.com/assets/og/OG_AP-530Series.pdf.

Wireless Channel Restrictions

5150-5350MHz band is limited to indoor only in the following countries; Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Bulgaria (BG), Croatia (HR), Cyprus (CY), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Estonia (EE), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hungary (HU), Iceland (IS), Ireland (IE), Italy (IT), Latvia (LV), Liechtenstein (LI), Lithuania (LT), Luxembourg (LU), Malta (MT), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Poland (PL), Portugal (PT), Romania (RO), Slovakia (SK), Slovenia (SL), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Turkey (TR), United Kingdom (UK).

Table 4 RF Power Limits for BLE and Zigbee

Frequency Range MHz Max EIRP

2402-2480 9 dbm

2402-2471 20 dBm

2412-2472 20 dBm

5150-5250 23 dBm

5250-5350 23 dBm

5470-5725 30 dBm

5725-5850 14 dBm

Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Please refer to the ArubaOS User Guide/Instant User Guide for details on restrictions.

Japan

Type-Approval No. ESD-1919819C

Singapore

Complies with IDA Standards DB100427

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Improper termination of access points installed in the United States configured to a non-US model controller is a violation of the FCC grant of equipment authorization. Any such willful or intentional violation may result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).

The network administrator(s) is/are responsible for ensuring that this device operates in accordance with local/regional laws of the host domain.

Medical

1. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of flammable mixtures.
2. Connect to only IEC 60950-1 or IEC 60601-1 3rd edition certified products and power sources. The end user is responsible for the resulting medical system complies with the requirements of IEC 60601-1 3rd edition.
3. Wipe with a dry cloth, no additional maintenance required.
4. No serviceable parts, the unit must be sent back to the manufacturer for repair.
5. No modifications are allowed without Aruba approval. This product has not been qualified as a Medical Device under EU Directive 92/42/EEC. When deployed in medical environments it must be inaccessible to patients. If integrated as a component into a Medical Device, the integrator is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of 92/42/EEC are met.

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Software Licensing Site www.hpe.com/networking/support
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Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)	Site: www.arubanetworks.com/support-service/security-bulletins/Email: [e-mail]

Copyright

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Open Source Code

This product includes code licensed under the GNU General Public License, the GNU Lesser General Public License, and/or certain other open source licenses.

A complete machine-readable copy of the source code corresponding to such code is available upon request. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information and shall expire three years following the date of the final distribution of this product version by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

To obtain such source code, send a check or money order in the amount of US

$10.00 to:

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Warranty

This hardware product is protected by an Aruba warranty. For more details visit www.hpe.com/us/en/support.html