How is the radio configuration of the Aruba AP-514 RW structured?

This access point uses a dual-radio configuration. The 5 GHz radio operates with 4x4 MIMO, and the 2.4 GHz radio operates with 2x2 MIMO under the 802.11ax standard. This structure allows the AP to serve different device types and traffic profiles on each band, improving flexibility in network design and client distribution.

Is the Aruba AP-514 RW suitable for environments requiring external antennas?

Yes, the AP-514 model is specifically identified as an external-antenna access point. This means antenna elements are not integrated into the housing and can be selected separately. Such a design is useful when deployments need tailored antenna patterns or gains to match specific indoor layouts and coverage requirements.

To which product family does the Aruba AP-514 RW belong?

The Aruba AP-514 RW belongs to the Aruba 510 Series of campus access points from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Being part of this series helps organizations standardize on a common platform, which can simplify configuration practices, firmware management, and overall lifecycle planning across multiple sites or buildings.

Is the Aruba AP-514 RW intended for indoor or outdoor use?

The product is categorized as a Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point, indicating it is intended for indoor deployments. Its design and radio configuration are aligned with enterprise and campus indoor environments, where dual-radio 802.11ax capabilities and external antennas can be used to optimize coverage and capacity.

Q9H57A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q9H57A Wi-Fi 6 dual-radio access point

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q9H57A Wi-Fi 6 dual-radio access point
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q9H57A
Price: 885 USD
Availability: InStock

Q9H57A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q9H57A Wi-Fi 6 dual-radio access point | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba AP-514 RW is an enterprise indoor wireless access point designed for modern Wi-Fi 6 deployments. As part of the Aruba 510 Series, it supports dual-radio operation with 5 GHz 802.11ax 4x4 MIMO and 2.4 GHz 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO, enabling efficient use of spectrum in dense client environments. The AP-514 model uses external antennas, giving network designers flexibility in antenna selection and placement. It is positioned as a Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point suitable for enterprise applications where reliable connectivity and scalable wireless coverage are required. With support for 802.11ax across both bands, the AP helps organizations transition to newer client devices while maintaining compatibility with earlier Wi-Fi standards. This model is targeted at IT teams standardizing on Aruba 510 Series hardware for unified management and consistent performance characteristics in campus and indoor enterprise networks.

Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax indoor enterprise access point
Dual-radio operation across 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands
5 GHz 4x4 MIMO for enhanced capacity
2.4 GHz 2x2 MIMO for legacy and IoT clients
External-antenna design for deployment flexibility
Member of the Aruba 510 Series access points

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	Q9H57A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	AP-514 (RW)
Series	Aruba AP-514
Use Case	Unified campus access point
Technology	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Antenna Type	External antennas (requires 4 antennas)
Product Line	HPE Aruba Networking 510 Series Campus Access Points
Product Type	Wireless access point
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz; 5 GHz

Best for

Enterprise indoor
Suitable for enterprise indoor networks that require a Wi-Fi 6 access point with dual-radio support, using 5 GHz 4x4 MIMO and 2.4 GHz 2x2 MIMO for flexible coverage and capacity.
Campus WLAN
Fits campus wireless LAN designs based on the Aruba 510 Series, where standardizing on a dual-radio 802.11ax platform simplifies planning and operations.
High density
Appropriate for higher density client areas where dual-radio Wi-Fi 6 operation across 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands is required to handle concurrent users.
External-antenna designs
Useful in environments needing external antennas, allowing tailored antenna selection to match challenging indoor layouts while leveraging Aruba 510 Series capabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What Wi-Fi standard does the Aruba AP-514 RW support?

The Aruba AP-514 RW is described as a Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point, meaning it supports the 802.11ax standard. This applies to both its 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radios, allowing enterprises to deploy a modern wireless infrastructure that aligns with current client device capabilities while remaining compatible with previous Wi-Fi generations.

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Radio Configuration	Dual radio 4x4:4 + 2x2:2

Maximum Data Rate 5 GHz	4800 Mbit/s

Installation Environment	Indoor

Maximum Clients per Radio	Not specified for Q9H57A on consulted sources

Maximum Data Rate 2.4 GHz	575 Mbit/s

Maximum Aggregate Data Rate	5375 Mbit/s

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ethernet Ports	Not specified for Q9H57A on consulted sources
Wi-Fi Security	Not specified for Q9H57A on consulted sources
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Management Type	Unified campus AP (controller-based or cloud-managed depending on Aruba deployment)
Power over Ethernet Support	Not explicitly specified for Q9H57A on consulted sources