HPE R1C73A

Aruba 1-Port 60 W Smart PoE Injector (802.3bt)

The HPE Aruba R1C73A 1-Port 60 W Smart PoE Injector is a robust midspan device designed to supply both power and data to modern, high-performance Ethernet devices×without needing a PoE-capable switch. Perfectly suited for Aruba 530-series access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and other PoE++ gear, it simplifies installation while delivering reliable operation.

Features

This injector plugs between your existing network switch and a PoE-powered device, injecting up to 60 W of compliant 802.3bt power while maintaining multi-gig data throughput via its Smart Rate RJ-45 port Requiring no configuration, it's ideal for retrofitting legacy networks×extending PoE functionality to standalone devices like Aruba AP-534/535/555/584/585EX/587EX.

Advanced Options

The injector accepts any 100-240 V AC input and outputs 802.3bt power seamlessly over Cat 5e/Cat 6 cabling, ensuring high-speed connectivity with minimal fuss. Its compact size (3.7″ × 2.8″ × 1″) and plug-and-play nature make it easy to deploy in offices, classrooms, or edge-network environments.

Product Key Features

• • Delivers up to 60 W of PoE++ (802.3bt) over a single Ethernet cable

  • Smart Rate RJ-45 port for multi-gigabit data and power delivery

  • Plug-and-play "midspan" design×no switch modifications required

  • Built-in protection: overload, short-circuit, and over-voltage safeguards

  • Compact form factor for flexible deployment

  • Full compatibility with Aruba 530-series Campus APs

Reliability & Performance

Built with Aruba's enterprise-grade engineering, the R1C73A includes protection circuits for overload, over-current, over-voltage, and short-circuit events×helping safeguard connected devices It's crafted for continuous operation, RoHS-compliant and environmentally considerate . With Smart Rate capability, it supports both power and high-speed data alongside optimized compatibility with Aruba's cutting-edge access points.

Key Features :

• IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ support, up to 60 W output

• Single Smart Rate RJ-45 port for data + power delivery

• Wide AC input (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz)

• Built-in protection (over-voltage, over-current, short-circuit)

• Compact plug-and-play midspan design

• Fully compatible with Aruba campus AP series

Specification	Details
Model Number	R1C73A
Product Type	External PoE++ Midspan Injector
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++)
Max Power Output	60 W
Data Interface	1× Smart Rate RJ-45 (multi-gigabit)
Input Voltage	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage	Per IEEE 802.3bt spec (~54 V DC)
Protection Features	Over-voltage, over-current, short-circuit
Dimensions (W×D×H)	3.7 × 2.8 × 1 in (9.4 × 7.1 × 2.5 cm)
Weight	~6.4 oz (0.4 lb)
Compliance	RoHS-compliant, environmentally friendly
Compatible Devices	Aruba AP-534/535/555/584/585/585EX/587/587EX, IP cameras, VoIP phones