Detailed Specifications
HPE JZ033A - Aruba AP-345 Dual-Radio 4×4:4 MU-MIMO Access Point
Overview
The HPE JZ033A (Aruba AP-345) is a high-capacity unified campus wireless access point built for demanding environments × think dense offices, auditoriums, or multi-floor buildings where WiFi load and client volume are heavy. With dual-radio 4×4:4 operation in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (and support for dual-5GHz mode) the AP is geared for throughput and capacity. It includes a SmartRate multi-gigabit Ethernet uplink (supporting 2.5 Gb or higher) which avoids wired bottlenecks in high-performance scenarios. It mounts on walls or ceilings and integrates into the Aruba ecosystem under controller or Instant mode.
Key Features
Dual-radio 4×4:4 MU-MIMO (Wave 2) supports multiple high-density clients simultaneously without severe performance degradation.
SmartRate multi-gigabit Ethernet uplink (2.5 Gb or 1 Gb depending on region) enables full throughput, avoiding switch uplink as the bottleneck.
Dual-5 GHz mode support allows repurposing the 2.4 GHz radio to 5 GHz in ultra-dense deployments, effectively doubling 5 GHz capacity where needed.
Embedded BLE radio and internal antennas simplify installation and provide location/IoT capabilities without extraneous hardware.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Brand | HPE (Aruba Networking) |
| Part Number | JZ033A |
| Product Type | Unified Campus Wireless Access Point |
| Key Specification | Radio: Dual-radio 802.11ac Wave 2 (4×4:4) |
| Key Specification | Uplink: SmartRate multi-gigabit Ethernet port |
| Key Specification | Dense Client Support: internal antennas, high-client count |
| Management | ArubaOS controller / Instant mode / Web GUI/CLI |
| Power Requirements | PoE (IEEE 802.3at) or higher depending on region |
| Dimensions & Weight | Approx. 22.5 cm × 22.5 cm × ~4.6 cm; ~1.05 kg |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime hardware warranty (region-specific) |
