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What is the HPE Aruba 530 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point?
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The HPE Aruba 530 is an indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point delivering up to 4.8 Gbps aggregate throughput, eight spatial streams, advanced RF optimization and seamless integration with Aruba Central and AirWave.
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What throughput speeds does the Aruba 530 achieve?
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The Aruba 530 delivers up to 4.8 Gbps combined throughput (1.2 Gbps in 2.4 GHz and 3.6 Gbps in 5 GHz) using Wi-Fi 6 OFDMA, MU-MIMO and 160 MHz channels.
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How many clients can the Aruba 530 support concurrently?
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With OFDMA and MU-MIMO, the Aruba 530 can serve over 1,000 concurrent devices in dense environments, optimizing airtime utilization for high-density deployments.
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What security protocols are supported by the Aruba 530?
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The Aruba 530 supports WPA3 Enterprise, WPA3 Personal, 802.1X network access control, Enhanced Open (OWE), and AES-256 encryption for robust Wi-Fi security.
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Does the Aruba 530 support WPA3 encryption?
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Yes. The Aruba 530 natively supports WPA3 Personal and WPA3 Enterprise, delivering stronger encryption, forward secrecy and simplified device onboarding.
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Which management platforms are compatible with the Aruba 530?
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You can manage the Aruba 530 via Aruba Central (cloud-native) or AirWave (on-premises), with full support for automated provisioning, monitoring and firmware updates.
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What Power over Ethernet standards does the Aruba 530 use?
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The Aruba 530 supports PoE+ (802.3at) and optional 802.3bt (UPoE) for full feature operation, including multi-gigabit Ethernet speeds and Bluetooth Low Energy.
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How do I install the Aruba 530 Access Point?
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Mount the Aruba 530 on a ceiling or wall using the included bracket, connect a PoE+ or UPoE switch via Ethernet, then adopt it in Aruba Central or AirWave for zero-touch provisioning.
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Does the Aruba 530 require a separate software license?
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No. The Aruba 530 includes ArubaOS Advanced with enterprise features out of the box. Optional Aruba Central subscriptions add cloud analytics and AI-powered insights.
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What are the key features of the Aruba 530 for high-density environments?
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Key high-density features include OFDMA, MU-MIMO, BSS Coloring, Smart Rate Scaling, and Adaptive Radio Management to maximize capacity and minimize congestion.
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Which frequency bands and channels does the Aruba 530 operate on?
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The Aruba 530 operates on dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, supporting 20/40/80/160 MHz channel widths for maximum performance and flexibility.
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Can the Aruba 530 be deployed in mesh mode?
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Yes. Aruba Smart Mesh Technology lets you deploy the 530 in wireless mesh topologies without additional cabling, extending coverage and simplifying install.
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What is the difference between Aruba 530 and Aruba 540 Access Points?
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The Aruba 540 adds Bluetooth 5.0, an additional radio for BLE and Zigbee, and extended channel support, while the 530 focuses on high-performance dual-band Wi-Fi 6.
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What antennas are integrated in the Aruba 530?
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The Aruba 530 features eight internal omnidirectional antennas with adaptive beamforming for optimized coverage and signal strength in all directions.
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What is the warranty coverage for the Aruba 530?
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HPE Aruba provides a limited lifetime warranty on the 530 Access Point, covering hardware defects and offering next-business-day replacement for qualifying contracts.
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In what environments is the Aruba 530 best suited?
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The Aruba 530 excels in enterprise, campus, hospitality and retail environments requiring high-density Wi-Fi 6 performance, robust security and centralized cloud management.
