HPE R2H23A

Aruba R2H23A AP-504 US Campus Access Point - Dual-Radio Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2×2:2 External Antennas)

The HPE Aruba AP-504 (R2H23A) is an external-antenna Wi-Fi 6 access point designed for medium-density environments like offices, schools, and retail outlets. With robust RF capabilities, IoT support, and advanced security, it offers a reliable and scalable solution for campus and enterprise deployments.

Features

Leveraging dual 2×2 MIMO radios and Wi-Fi 6 enhancements, the AP-504 delivers peak throughput of 1.2 Gbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, totaling approximately 1.774 Gbps The RP-SMA antenna connectors let you tailor RF coverage for varying indoor layouts×ideal for targeting coverage hotspots or avoiding interference.

Advanced Options

Aruba's RF optimization suite×OFDMA, MU-MIMO, ClientMatch, ACC, AirSlice, AirMatch×ensures efficient performance in underserved or dense environments. The integrated Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee radios support location services, IoT deployments, and analytics.

Product Key Features

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2:2 MIMO per radio delivering up to 1.774 Gbps aggregate throughput (1.2 Gbps @5 GHz + 574 Mbps @2.4 GHz)

• Dual RP-SMA ports for external antenna flexibility

• Supports OFDMA, MU-MIMO, TWT, ClientMatch®, AirSlice', AirMatch®, ACC & Smart Power management

• Built-in Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee for IoT and analytics

• Enterprise-grade security with WPA3, Enhanced Open, Dynamic Segmentation, TPM

• Plenum-rated, ceiling or wall mountable, USB-A & micro-USB console ports

Reliability & Performance

Designated for plenum and ceiling installations (UL2043 rated), the AP-504 operates between 0-50 °C. It supports PoE (802.3af/at) or DC power and draws approximately 8.9 W idle, rising to 14.2 W under load with USB devices Enterprise-grade firmware and security×including Dynamic Segmentation and TPM×ensure long-term reliability and data protection.The unit is manageable via Aruba Central, AirWave, or Instant modes, with support for controller-based or cloud-managed deployments. It also integrates with 7200 series controllers

Key Features :

• • Dual-radio Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2:2 MIMO

  • ~1.774 Gbps aggregate throughput

  • External antenna support (2 RP-SMA)

  • RF suite: OFDMA, MU-MIMO, TWT, ClientMatch®…

  • Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee radios

  • Advanced security: WPA3, Enhanced Open, TPM, Dynamic Segmentation

  • Plenum-rated, ceiling/wall installable

  • USB-A and micro-USB console interfaces

Specification	Details
Model Number	R2H23A (AP-504 US Campus)
Product Type	Indoor Dual-Radio Wi-Fi 6 Access Point (External Antennas)
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Radios	2×2:2 MIMO for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Max Aggregate Throughput	~1.774 Gbps (1.2 + 0.574 Gbps)
Antenna Connectors	2× RP-SMA dual-band external
Ethernet Port	1× Gigabit RJ-45 (PoE+)
USB Port	1× USB-A
Console Port	1× Micro-USB
IoT Radios	Bluetooth 5, Zigbee
Security	WPA3, Enhanced Open, TPM, Dynamic Segmentation
Mounting Options	Ceiling tile, wall, plenum-rated
Power Options	PoE (802.3af/at) or DC
Power Consumption	8.9 W idle; 14.2 W peak (with USB)
Operating Temp	0-50 °C
Certifications	Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, UL2043, FCC, CE, IC, IEC
Clients Supported	Up to 256 per radio
BSSIDs per Radio	16
Dimensions	~160×161×37 mm
Weight	~500 g