United States$5,000,000+
Inventory Delivered By
P
Paul Henderson
5
RW TAA AP-505 delivered reliable Wi-Fi 6 performance.
R2H38A
ARUBA AP-505 RW TAA UNIFIED AP PL-VL
FEATURED DEAL
Name:
R2H38A
- Description:
- ARUBA AP-505 RW TAA UNIFIED AP PL-VL
- Rating:
Added to cart 28 times recently
- Availability:
In stock - Ready to Ship
- Brand:
- Hpe
- GTIN:
- 190017357966
- Condition:
- Warranty:
- 3
- List Price:
$1,220.00
- Price:
$887.0027.3% off
Quantity:
1
Business price:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
TRUSTED, TRIED, PROVEN
Officially Accredited
& Verified By
Next-Gen IT
Solutions Powered By
R2H38A Overview
R2H38A is a high-performance wireless access point engineered for modern network demands, operating seamlessly on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands. It supports the Wi‑Fi 6 standard and is capable of delivering data rates up to 1Gbps, featuring advanced connectivity such as MU-MIMO and beamforming to ensure robust and efficient wireless performance in busy environments.
R2H38A offers versatile installation options including ceiling and wall mounting, making it ideal for large offices, educational institutions, and data centers. With its omnidirectional antenna that provides a 5dBi gain and a coverage area of approximately 2000 square feet, this device is designed to handle both indoor and outdoor deployments while ensuring secure connectivity through WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1X protocols.
R2H38A price is $887.00, a 27.3% saving from the Hpe list price of $1,220.00. R2H38A is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
Request bulk order quote for R2H38A for additional pricing. Browse the full Hpe Aruba 500 Wifi-6 Access Points series or explore all Hpe products.
R2H38A Specifications
- Product Type
- Wireless Access Point
- Wireless Type
- Access Point
- Wi-Fi Standard
- Wi-Fi 6
- Frequency Bands
- 2.4GHz / 5GHz
- Data Rate
- 1Gbps
- Max Range
- 50 meters
- Coverage Area
- 2000 square feet
- Connector Type
- RJ-45
- Antenna Type
- Omnidirectional
- Antenna Gain
- 5dBi
- MIMO Technology
- MU-MIMO
- Beamforming
- Yes
- Mounting Options
- Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount
- Power Supply
- PoE
- Mesh Networking
- Yes
- Ethernet Port
- 1x Gigabit
- Max Number of Devices Supported
- 200
- Protocols Supported
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Management Features
- Cloud Management / On-Premises
- Security Features
- WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X
- Compliance
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- Processor
- Quad-Core 1.2GHz
- Memory
- 512MB
- Outdoor Use
- Yes
- Product Name
- R2H38A Wireless Access Point
- Height
- 2 inches
- Width
- 8 inches
- Depth
- 8 inches
- Weight
- 1.5 lbs
R2H38A Use Case
High-Density Enterprise Office Wi-Fi Deployment with R2H38A-ARUBA AP-505 RW TAA UNIFIED AP PL-VL
In a global corporate HQ of 1,200 employees running video conferencing, VoIP and cloud collaboration tools, the R2H38A-ARUBA AP-505 RW TAA UNIFIED AP PL-VL delivers seamless Wi-Fi 6 performance for 50+ concurrent devices per access point. By leveraging OFDMA and MU-MIMO scheduling, the solution reduces airtime contention by 40%, boosts aggregate throughput to 3.5 Gbps and maintains sub-3 ms latency. Outcome: improved user productivity, predictable network SLAs and a future-proof infrastructure that scales with enterprise growth.
IoT-Enabled Smart Manufacturing Floor with R2H38A-ARUBA AP-505 RW TAA UNIFIED AP PL-VL
A discrete automotive parts plant integrates real-time sensors, AGVs and handheld terminals across a 150,000 sq ft production hall using R2H38A-ARUBA AP-505 RW TAA UNIFIED AP PL-VL. The access points apply dynamic RF management and Air Slice QoS profiles to segregate critical IoT telemetry from employee device traffic and guarantee sub-5 ms deterministic latency. Outcome: streamlined assembly operations, 25% reduction in unplanned downtime and enhanced safety compliance through unified wired-wireless visibility.
Secure Government Facility Network with R2H38A-ARUBA AP-505 RW TAA UNIFIED AP PL-VL
In a TAA-mandated federal office handling classified data, the R2H38A-ARUBA AP-505 RW TAA UNIFIED AP PL-VL provides FIPS-validated encryption, role-based access control and ClearPass NAC integration for 800+ users. The unified AP’s built-in WPA3/Enhanced Open and dynamic segmentation ensure zero-trust policy enforcement across workstations, mobile devices and guest VLANs. Outcome: full regulatory compliance, granular threat detection and streamlined Wi-Fi management under a single pane of glass.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table
 R2H38A |  R2H26A |  R2H30A |  R2H29ACM |  R2H33A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Wireless Access Point | Access Point | Wireless Product | Wireless Product | Wireless Product |
| Wireless Type | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz/5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Data Rate | 1Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps |
| Max Range | 50 meters | 100 meters | 150 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters |
| Coverage Area | 2000 square feet | 2000 square feet | 2000 square feet | 2000 square feet | 2000 square feet |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Antenna Type | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Antenna Gain | 5dBi | 5dBi | 5dBi | 5dBi | 5dBi |
| MIMO Technology | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO |
| Beamforming | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount/Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount |
| Power Supply | PoE | PoE | PoE | PoE | PoE |
| Mesh Networking | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Ethernet Port | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit |
| Max Number of Devices Supported | 200 | 200 | 200 | 128 | 150 |
| Protocols Supported | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Management Features | Cloud Management / On-Premises | Cloud Management | Cloud Management / SNMP | Cloud Management / SNMP | Cloud Management, SNMP |
| Security Features | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2/WPA3 | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2, WPA3 |
| Compliance | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC/CE/RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Processor | Quad-Core 1.2GHz | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Quad-Core 1.2GHz | Quad-Core 1.2GHz | Quad-Core 1.2GHz |
| Memory | 512MB | 512MB | 1GB | 512MB | 2GB |
| Outdoor Use | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Product Name | R2H38A Wireless Access Point | R2H26A Indoor Access Point | R2H30A Wireless Access Point | R2H29ACM Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Access Point | R2H33A Series Access Point |
| Height | 2 inches | 1.5 inches | 4 inches | 1.5 inches | 2 inches |
| Width | 8 inches | 6 inches | 9 inches | 7 inches | 8 inches |
| Depth | 8 inches | 6 inches | 9 inches | 7 inches | 8 inches |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 0.8 lbs | 2 lbs | 0.8 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
| Wi‑Fi Standard |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Faisal Karim
4
Good coverage and predictable behavior.
J
Jonas Lind
5
Simple installation and stable uptime.
R
Rameez Khan
3
No connectivity issues so far.
V
Victor Wallace
4
Meets enterprise expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the Aruba AP-505 (SKU R2H38A)?
The Aruba AP-505 is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) indoor access point delivering up to 2.97 Gbps aggregate throughput with OFDMA and MU-MIMO, ideal for high-density enterprise environments.
What does RW TAA stand for in the Aruba AP-505 RW TAA?
RW indicates the Regulatory Domain for the Americas (FCC) and TAA denotes Trade Agreements Act compliance, ensuring the device meets U.S. federal procurement requirements.
What licensing is included with PL-VL for the Aruba AP-505?
PL-VL is a perpetual ArubaOS license providing full access to Aruba Unified Infrastructure features, including AI-powered network optimization and role-based access control.
Is the Aruba AP-505 TAA-compliant?
Yes, the AP-505 RW TAA variant is fully Trade Agreements Act–compliant for U.S. federal and government agency deployments.