R2H28A
R2H28A is the Aruba AP-505 (RW) - Campus - wireless access point. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 1
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R2X16A
HPE R2X16A - Aruba Instant On Indoor Access Points Aruba Instant On AP11D (RW) Access Point. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 12 months replacement warranty as standard.
- Dimensions
- 86mm x 40mm x 150mm
- New factory sealed in the original vendor carton
- Serial list issued before shipment
- 12 months replacement warranty as standard
- Worldwide courier or freight from Hong Kong
Product Overview
R2X16A Overview
HPE R2X16A - Aruba Instant On Indoor Access Points Aruba Instant On AP11D (RW) Access Point. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 12 months replacement warranty as standard.
Key Benefits
What Owning R2X16A Changes
Support Registered Under the End User Name
A vendor support contract for R2X16A is written under the end customer name, so the entitlement sits with the organisation that owns the outage.
Serials Issued Before It Ships
The serial list for your R2X16A consignment is released before despatch, so it can be checked on the manufacturer portal while the goods are still with us.
A Complete Bill of Materials
Modules optics rails and power options are reviewed against R2X16A before the quotation is issued, so the install crew is not blocked by a line nobody costed.
Problems It Solves
Pain Points R2X16A Removes
- Mixed AP generations on one controller producing inconsistent client behaviour
- Density designs that need the same model in repeat batches over several phases
- End of sale announcements that leave a proven design with no supply route for R2X16A
- Mount kits omitted from the order and discovered on the day of the install
- PoE class the AP actually draws exceeding the budget on the access switch
Who It Is For
Who Benefits Most From R2X16A
Education IT
Delivering inside vacation windows against a budget year that rarely aligns with the install date
Healthcare Estates
Working to very short change windows with serial level records required for compliance
Maintenance and Support Companies
Holding spares against generations the mainstream channel has already dropped
System Integrators
Bidding work that needs firm pricing and a written lead time before the end client is quoted
Specifications
R2X16A Manufacturer Specification
As published by Aruba for this part number. Full electrical, port and performance specifications are issued with the quotation against the current datasheet revision.
| Radios | Dual Radio for simultaneous dual-band operation 5 GHz 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO for up to 867 Mbps wireless data rate, with Multi User MIMO support (Wi-Fi 5) 2.4 GHz 802.11n 2x2 MIMO for up to 300 Mbps wireless data rate (Wi-Fi 4) |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Uplink Gigabit Ethernet port (E0), with POE-in support (802.3at/802.3af) Downlink Gigabit Ethernet ports (E1-E3), with POE-out on E3 (802.3af) (3) DC power connector (48V) USB host interface (future use) Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio LED Status indicators (3) Reset/LED control button Kensington security slot |
| Antennas | Integrated directional antennas with maximum individual antenna gain of 4.3dBi in 2.4GHz and 6.2dBi in 5GHz |
| Dimension | 86mm x 40mm x 150mm |
| Power | Power over Ethernet (PoE) on E0: 802.3af (class 3) or 802.3at (class 4). When using 802.3af, POE-out on E3 is disabled Max power consumption (worst-case): 9.7W (PoE/DC) or 25.3W PoE PSE (302.3at PoE/DC) DC power (48V): no restrictions Note: Power sources are sold separately |
| Mounting | The access point ships with single gang wall-box mount kit and desk mount kit |
| Environmental & reliability | Operating Temperature: 0 deg C to +40 deg C (+32 deg F to +104 deg F) MTBF: 1,090khrs (124yrs) at +25 deg C |
| Industry certifications | UL 2043 plenum rating EN 60601-1-1 and EN 60601-1-2 (for deployment in medical environments) Wi-Fi Alliance certified (WFA) 802.11ac with Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5), WPA2, WPA3 |
| Management options | Instant On mobile application (Android & iOS) Cloud Portal: Portal.ArubaInstantOn.com |
Supply Terms
How R2X16A Is Supplied
| Part Number | R2X16A |
|---|---|
| Brand | Aruba |
| Category | HPE Aruba Access Points |
| Product Condition | New factory sealed |
| Serial Traceability | Full serial list supplied before shipment |
| Warranty | 12 months replacement plus optional vendor support contract |
| Packaging | Original vendor carton with export grade outer |
| Lead Time | Confirmed in writing per line at quotation |
| Delivery | Worldwide courier or freight from Hong Kong |
Comparison
R2X16A Against Other Models in HPE Aruba Access Points
Values are taken from each manufacturer specification. A blank means the manufacturer does not publish that attribute for that model.
| Attribute | R2X16A | R2H28A | R3V46A | R4W43A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 86mm x 40mm x 150mm | - | 150 x 86 x 47 mm | - |
| Ports | - | - | (1) HPE SmartRate RJ-45 port, auto-sensing link speed... | - |
| Product page | View R2X16A | View R2H28A | View R3V46A | View R4W43A |
Use Guide
Deployment Guide for R2X16A
Confirm the Full Part Number
Check R2X16A character for character including any suffix. On this class of hardware a single trailing character commonly changes the software tier, the power option, or whether a bundle is included.
Check Site Prerequisites
Confirm rack space, power feed, cabling and any uplink or accessory dependency before the order rather than on the day of installation.
Record It on Arrival
Photograph the sealed carton, reconcile the serial against the list supplied before shipment, then open and confirm the unit matches the label.
Bench Power Before Racking
Power the unit, capture the software version and the port or drive inventory, and record it while the unit is still accessible.
Register Support Entitlement
Register the support contract under the end user name so the entitlement sits with the organisation that owns the outage.
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Where It Goes
Industries That Deploy It
Healthcare
Hardware supplied with the traceability and change discipline a clinical environment requires.
Manufacturing and Logistics
Connectivity for plant floors, warehouses and distribution sites built for continuous operation rather than office hours.
Solutions
Programmes It Is Supplied Under
Procurement for System Integrators
An integrator carries the risk between quoting a client and receiving the hardware. Firm pricing and a written lead time per line is what makes that risk manageable.
Network Refresh Programme
Most refresh projects fail on supply rather than on design. A phased programme only works if every phase arrives complete on the date the change window was booked.
Campus Wireless Deployment
Wireless projects are rarely stopped by the access point. They are stopped by a mount, a PoE class or a licence count that nobody confirmed before the order went out.
Reference
Project Cases and Guides
University Campus Wi-Fi Density Upgrade
Lecture theatres and the library could not carry the client counts actually present, while the work could only happen during vacations
Manufacturer Multi Site Network Standard
Each site had bought its own network hardware locally, so no two plants ran the same equipment and no spares could be shared
PoE Budget Planning for Access Switches
Port count and power budget are two separate limits. Most PoE shortfalls come from planning only the first one.
Access Switch Selection for Campus
Five decisions set the part number. Getting them in the right order prevents most of the changes that happen late in a project.
Access Point Mounting and Installation
Wireless installs are rarely delayed by the access point. They are delayed by the mount, the power class or the cable that feeds it.
FAQ
R2X16A Frequently Asked Questions
Is R2X16A New or Refurbished
Standard supply is new factory sealed in the original vendor carton. If a quotation offers another condition that is stated explicitly in writing before you commit.
Can I Get the Serial Numbers for R2X16A Before Payment Clears
Yes. Serials are issued before shipment so you can check them on the manufacturer portal while the goods are still with us.
What Is the Lead Time for R2X16A
Availability is confirmed in writing per line at quotation rather than as a project average, because one late line is what moves an installation date.
What Warranty Does R2X16A Carry
12 months replacement as standard. A vendor support contract is available separately and is registered under the end user name.
Can You Ship R2X16A to My Country
Yes. Consignments go worldwide by courier or freight from Hong Kong, with the routing chosen against the destination clearance regime and your deadline.
Can You Drop Ship R2X16A to My Customer
Yes. Consignments can be released directly to an end customer address under your own documentation.
Request Pricing for R2X16A
Send the quantity and destination country. Availability and lead time come back in writing, with the serial list before shipment.