What wired network interfaces are available on the AP-515 US?

The AP-515 US provides an HPE Smart Rate Ethernet port as a primary uplink and a separate 10 or 100 or 1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface, both using RJ-45 connectors. It also offers a USB 2.0 host interface with a Type A connector and a serial console interface with a micro-B USB physical jack for management and accessory connectivity.

How can the AP-515 US be powered and what is its power consumption?

The access point can be powered by DC input or via Power over Ethernet. Maximum worst-case power consumption values are defined for DC powered operation and for PoE powered modes, including 802.3af with IPM enabled and 802.3at or 802.3bt. The device also specifies maximum worst-case power usage for idle and deep-sleep states under both PoE and DC.

Is the HPE Aruba AP-515 US suitable for indoor deployments only?

Yes, the AP-515 US is specified as an indoor access point. It uses dual radios with 5 GHz 802.11ax 4x4 MIMO and 2.4 GHz 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO designed for indoor spaces such as offices, training rooms, and other campus environments where controlled indoor coverage is required.

Does the AP-515 US offer interfaces for local management or accessories?

The AP-515 US includes a USB 2.0 host interface with a Type A connector that can be used for supported accessories, and a serial console interface using a micro-B USB physical jack for local management access. These interfaces provide options for on-site configuration, monitoring, and integration with supported peripherals.

Q9H63A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q9H63A Wi-Fi 6 dual radio access point

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q9H63A Wi-Fi 6 dual radio access point
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q9H63A
Price: 260 USD
Availability: InStock

Q9H63A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q9H63A Wi-Fi 6 dual radio access point | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba Networking AP-515 US is an indoor enterprise access point designed around 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 technology. It features dual radios with 5 GHz 802.11ax 4x4 MIMO and 2.4 GHz 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO to support a wide range of client devices and traffic types. For wired connectivity, the AP-515 offers an HPE Smart Rate Ethernet port and a separate 10 or 100 or 1000BASE-T RJ-45 network interface. Additional interfaces include a USB 2.0 host port and a serial console interface with a micro-B USB physical jack. Power options are flexible, with support for DC power and PoE input. Maximum worst-case power consumption is specified for DC and PoE operation, including idle and deep-sleep modes, helping network planners size power budgets accurately for campus and indoor deployments.

Indoor 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 dual radio design
5 GHz 4x4 MIMO and 2.4 GHz 2x2 MIMO radios
HPE Smart Rate RJ-45 uplink port
Secondary 10 or 100 or 1000BASE-T Ethernet port
DC and PoE input with defined power profiles
USB 2.0 host and micro-B USB console ports

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	Q9H63A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	AP-515 (US)
Series	Aruba 510 Series
Technology	802.11ax Wi-Fi 6
Antenna Type	Internal antennas
Product Line	HPE Aruba Networking 510 Series Campus Access Points
Product Type	Indoor dual radio 802.11ax access point
Zigbee Support	Zigbee integrated radio
Security Features	WPA3, Enhanced Open

Best for

Enterprise campus
Suitable for enterprise campus environments that require indoor Wi-Fi 6 coverage using dual radio 5 GHz 4x4 MIMO and 2.4 GHz 2x2 MIMO with flexible PoE or DC power options.
Office floors
Designed for indoor office floors that benefit from Wi-Fi 6 dual radio operation and Smart Rate plus 10 or 100 or 1000BASE-T Ethernet interfaces for structured cabling.
Training and meeting spaces
Relevant for training and meeting spaces where 802.11ax dual radio coverage helps support multiple concurrent devices over 5 GHz 4x4 MIMO and 2.4 GHz 2x2 MIMO.
Healthcare sites
Applicable for indoor healthcare sites that need managed Wi-Fi 6 coverage with defined power consumption profiles for DC and PoE power sources.
Educational facilities
Fits indoor educational facilities that can leverage Wi-Fi 6 dual radio capability and structured Ethernet interfaces for classroom and hall coverage.

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What Wi-Fi standard does the HPE Aruba Networking AP-515 US support?

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Radio Configuration	Dual radio 4x4:4 (5 GHz) and 2x2:2 (2.4 GHz) 802.11ax

5 GHz Frequency Ranges	5.150 to 5.250 GHz; 5.250 to 5.350 GHz; 5.470 to 5.725 GHz; 5.725 to 5.850 GHz

2.4 GHz Frequency Range	2.400 to 2.4835 GHz

Installation Environment	Indoor campus access point

Maximum Combined Data Rate	2.69 Gbps

Supported Data Rates 802.11b	1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps

5 GHz Radio Maximum Data Rate	4.8 Gbps

Supported Data Rates 802.11a/g	6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

2.4 GHz Radio Maximum Data Rate	575 Mbps

Supported Data Rates 802.11n 5 GHz	6.5 to 600 Mbps (MCS0 to MCS31, HT20 to HT40)

Supported Channel Widths (802.11ac)	20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, 160 MHz

Supported Channel Widths (802.11ax)	20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, 160 MHz

Supported Data Rates 802.11n 2.4 GHz	6.5 to 300 Mbps (MCS0 to MCS15, HT20 to HT40)

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)	560000 hours at 25 °C

DC Power Consumption	17 W
Power Supply Options	PoE/PoE+ or direct DC power (external supply)

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ethernet Ports	1 x HPE SmartRate RJ-45 100/1000/2.5G, 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
Bluetooth Support	Bluetooth 5
Maximum Ethernet Speed	2.5 Gbps on SmartRate port
Wi-Fi Standards Supported	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Power Over Ethernet Consumption (802.3af)	13.5 W
Power Over Ethernet Consumption (802.3at)	19 W

HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q9H63A Wi-Fi 6 dual radio access point