HPE
R3V38‑61001 – Aruba AP‑503H Unified Hospitality Wireless Access Point
The HPE Aruba AP‑503H (Part No. R3V38‑61001) is a hospitality-optimized Wi‑Fi 6 Wireless Access Point designed for hotels, dormitories, and managed residential networks. Featuring dual‑band 2×2:2 radios, it supports up to 1.49 Gbps aggregate throughput (1.2 Gbps on 5 GHz + 287 Mbps on 2.4 GHz), ideal for dense guest environments. With Aruba Instant or Aruba OS-CX compatibility, built-in BLE and Zigbee support, and advanced RF optimization, the AP‑503H delivers consistent performance in demanding use cases.
Features
The AP‑503H operates using 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6) dual‑radio RF architecture with MU‑MIMO support and beam‑forming technology for efficient multi-station throughput. It features one 1 Gbps RJ‑45 PoE uplink port (class 3) and two additional Gigabit ETH ports for wired expansion/daisy‑chaining.
Advanced Options
Integrated BLE and Zigbee radios enable IoT use cases and guest location services. Key Aruba features include Adaptive Radio Management (ARM), ClientMatch, and Dynamic Segmentation via built‑in Policy Enforcement Firewall.
Product Key Features
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Dual‑radio 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6), MU‑MIMO support, up to 1.49 Gbps aggregate
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Integrated BLE and Zigbee IoT radios
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Three auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 uplink + 2 downlinks)
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Aruba Instant or controller-managed deployment with ARM & ClientMatch
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Compact, fanless design optimized for hospitality environments
Reliability & Performance
Built for continuous 24/7 use in hospitality deployments, the AP‑503H supports up to 256 client devices per radio and 16 BSSIDs per radio. Its internal advanced antennas deliver ~5.0 dBi gain at 5 GHz and ~1.7 dBi average gain at 2.4 GHz, optimized for wall or desk mounting. Power over Ethernet (802.3af class 3, up to 13.5 W) ensures license-free deployment flexibility, with DC input option available. Its robust RF capabilities and secure isolation features ensure consistent performance even in dense environments.
Key Features (Bullet List)
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Dual‑band 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6), 2×2:2 MU‑MIMO radios
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Up to 1.2 Gbps (5 GHz) + 287 Mbps (2.4 GHz) throughput
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BLE 5.0 and 802.15.4 Zigbee radios built-in
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1 × Uplink + 2 × Downlink 1 GbE ports (PoE class 3)
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Supports Aruba Instant mode or controller-managed mode
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Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) and ClientMatch tech
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Ultra‑compact, fanless design (~150 × 86 × 47 mm, 360 g)
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Up to 256 clients per radio, 16 BSSIDs per radio
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Enterprise-grade security with WPA3, OWE, SAE, PEF
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Optimized for hospitality (wall/desk mounts)
Product Specifications
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