HPE Aruba AP-735 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 (RW) Access Point SIG42A | 香港 Aruba | 原廠保養

HPE Aruba AP-735 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 (RW) Access Point SIG42A | 香港 Aruba | 原廠保養

The HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Campus Access Points extend beyond the Wi‑Fi 7 standard to maximize 6 GHz capacity by up to 30%, connect 2X the IoT devices, strengthen security across wired and wireless, and enable highly accurate location‑aware capabilities. The 730 Series includes Ultra Tri‑Band (UTB) filtering and dual 5 Gbps Ethernet ports to eliminate coverage gaps, provide greater resiliency, and deliver fast, secure connectivity.

Key Features

• WiFi 7 (802.11be) brings multi-link operation (MLO) for channel aggregation and 4K QAM for higher throughput and lower latency.
• Unlocks the 6 GHz band to more than double the available capacity.
• Comprehensive tri-band coverage across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz to deliver 9.3 Gbps maximum tri-band aggregate data rate.
• Capable of up to 14.4 Gbps maximum aggregate data rate using optional dual 5 GHz and 6 GHz radio modes.
• Up to three 320 MHz channels in 6 GHz support low-latency, bandwidth-hungry applications like high-definition video and augmented reality/virtual reality applications.
• Patented Ultra Tri-Band (UTB) filtering enables 5 GHz and 6 GHz to operate without restrictions or interference.
• High availability with dual 5 Gbps ports for redundant Ethernet and power.
• The built in GNSS receiver, barometric pressure sensor, and intelligent software enable APs to self-locate and act as reference points for accurate indoor location measurements.
• MACsec support extends wired Ethernet protection to the AP.

More capacity and wider channels

The AP-735 is designed to take advantage of the 6 GHz band via three dedicated radios, which translates into far greater speeds, wider channels for multi-gigabit traffic, and less interference. It delivers up to 9.3 Gbps maximum tri-band aggregate data rate, using three 2x2 MIMO radios (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz).

To further increase the wireless capacity, the 2.4 GHz radio can be reconfigured to deliver an optional dual-5 GHz or dual-6 GHz mode, which further increases the maximum aggregate data rate to 14.4 Gbps in dual 6 GHz mode.

• WiFi 7 standard
  The WiFi 7 standard (802.11be) extends the capabilities of WiFi 6E, including the use of the 6 GHz band. New capabilities include wide 320 MHz bandwidth channels, multi-link operation (MLO) for channel aggregation across different bands and failover, and 4096 QAM (4K QAM) for higher peak data rates.
• Advantages of 6 GHz
  WiFi 7 takes advantage of up to 1200 MHz in the 6 GHz band for higher throughput and improved application performance. With up to three 320 MHz channels or seven 160 MHz channels, WiFi 7 can better support low-latency, bandwidth hungry applications like high-definition video and artificial reality/virtual reality applications. Only WiFi 6E or 7 capable devices can use the 6 GHz band so there is no interference or slowdowns due to legacy devices.
• Device class support
  The AP-735 with integrated antennas is part of the Low Power Indoor (LPI) device class. This fixed indoor-only class uses lower power levels and does not require an Automated Frequency Coordination service (AFC) to manage incumbent outdoor services which is required for standard class APs.
• Less interference
  This access point includes HPE Aruba Networking’s patented Ultra Tri-band filtering, which enables enterprises to take advantage of the high end of 5 GHz with the lower end of 6 GHz without experiencing interference. Since there is only 50 MHz between 5 GHz and 6 GHz, without advanced filtering, enterprises would likely experience problems between the bands and would therefore be limited in the number of channels available. By applying advanced filtering capabilities, enterprises can fully utilise the available spectrum without creating coverage gaps or islands.
• Business continuity
  The AP-735 provides high availability with two HPE Smart Rate Ethernet ports for hitless failover for both data and power. Configurable to 1, 2.5, or 5 Gbps, these dual ports provide business continuity for mission critical applications.
• Global readiness
  While the need for more WiFi capacity is recognised across the globe, countries are approaching 6 GHz differently. The AP-735 is set up to automatically update regulatory rules once WiFi 7 regulations have been approved and certified.
• Extend the benefits of WiFi 6
  The AP-735 is based on the 802.11be standard, which means that all its efficiency and security enhancements are also available on the 6 GHz band. WiFi 6 features such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), BSS coloring etc. are fully supported on all HPE Aruba Networking WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 access points as well.
• Advantages of OFDMA
  This capability allows HPE Aruba Networking APs to handle multiple 802.11be capable clients on each channel simultaneously, regardless of device or traffic type. Channel utilisation is optimised by handling each transaction via smaller sub-carriers or resource units (RUs), which means that clients are sharing a channel and not competing for airtime and bandwidth.

WiFi optimisation

• Client optimisation
  The patented AI- powered HPE Aruba Networking ClientMatch technology eliminates sticky client issues by steering a client to the AP where it receives the best radio signal. Client Match steers traffic from the noisy 2.4 GHz band to the preferred 5 GHz or 6 GHz band depending on client capabilities. ClientMatch also dynamically steers traffic to load balance APs to improve the user experience.
• Automated WiFi radio frequency management
  To optimise the user experience and provide greater stability, HPE Aruba Networking AirMatch allows organisations to automate network optimisation using machine learning. AirMatch provides dynamic bandwidth adjustments to support changing device density, enhanced roaming using an even distribution of Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) to radios, and real-time channel assignments to mitigate co-channel interference.
• HPE Aruba Networking Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)
  Unique Advanced Cellular Coexistence uses built-in filtering to automatically minimise the impact of interference from cellular networks, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and commercial small cell or femtocell equipment.
• AI-powered dynamic power save mode
  APs switch into a dynamic power save mode and automatically wake up at a schedule when connectivity demand arises, reducing power demands and saving money in alignment with the organisation's sustainability initiatives.
• Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM)
  For better insights into energy consumption, HPE Aruba Networking APs continuously monitor and report hardware energy usage. Unlike other vendors' access points, HPE Aruba Networking APs can also be configured to enable or disable capabilities based on available PoE power—ideal when wired switches have exhausted their power budget. Enterprises can deploy WiFi 7 APs and update switching and power at a later date if needed based on their actual usage.

Self-locating access points

Indoor location shouldn’t require guesswork or costly or complex overlay technologies. HPE Aruba Networking’s WiFi 6/6E and WiFi 7 APs help organisations leverage their wireless investment to deliver indoor location capabilities everywhere.

As part of HPE Aruba Networking’s indoor location solutions, they serve as reference points for client devices and other technologies using fine time measurement.

Open Locate, an emerging standard that allows APs to share their location over the air and through cloud-based APIs, enables mobile devices to locate themselves and applications to support network analytics.

The AP-735 supports FTM 802.11az for sub 1 metre accuracy, has a GNSS receiver built-in for high accuracy indoor location measurements, and a built-in barometric sensor for altitude locationing within multi-story buildings.

Access points as flexible and secure IoT platform

By combining IoT radios with a zero-trust network framework, the AP-735 can serve as flexible IoT platforms that bolster network security, provide coverage for broad range of IoT devices, and eliminate the need for network overlays just for IoT devices.

The AP-735 includes two integrated Bluetooth 6 and 802.15.4 radios for Zigbee support to simplify deploying and managing IoT-based location services, asset tracking services, security solutions and IoT sensors. There are also two USB-port extensions to provide IoT connectivity to a wider range of devices. These IoT capabilities allows organisations to leverage the APs as an IoT platform, which eliminates the need for an overlay infrastructure and additional IT resources and can accelerate IoT initiatives.

In addition, Target Wake Time (TWT) establishes a schedule for when clients need to communicate with an AP. This helps improve client power savings and reduces airtime contention with other clients, which is ideal for IoT.

• Streamline IoT operations
  HPE Aruba Networking Central IoT Operations is a service available for APs running HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System. AOS-10 managed by HPE Aruba Networking Central unifies visibility of IT and OT infrastructure within the network health dashboard by extending network monitoring and insights to BLE, Zigbee, and other non-IP IoT devices. It helps streamline non-WiFi device onboarding and data collection.
• AI Client Insights
  ML-based classification of all clients and IoT devices via Client Insights uses deep packet inspection to provide additional context and behavioural information that help ensure devices are receiving proper policy enforcement and continuously monitor for rogue devices.
• Technology partnerships
  A broad ecosystem of technology partners provide interoperability for easier installations and operations and certified solutions is available to help digital transformation and extend capabilities of network infrastructure.

Security built-in

The AP-735 includes security capabilities such as:

• WPA3 and Enhanced Open
  Support for stronger encryption and authentication is provided via the latest version of WPA for enterprise-protected networks. Enhanced Open offers seamless new protection for users connecting to open networks where each session is automatically encrypted to protect user passwords and data on guest networks.
• WPA2-MPSK
  MPSK enables simpler passkey management for WPA2 devices—should the WiFi password on one device or device type change, no additional changes are needed for other devices. This capability requires a feature available in a future software release, HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager.
• MACsec
  MACsec support extends wired Ethernet encryption to the AP using the 5 Gbps port.
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  For enhanced device assurance, all HPE Aruba Networking APs include an installed TPM for secure storage of credentials and keys, and boot code.
• User and device authentication
  Cloud-native Network Access Control (NAC) provided by HPE Aruba Networking Central further simplifies how IT controls network access while providing a frictionless experience for end users. Global policy automation and orchestration enables IT to define and maintain global policies at scale with ease, using UI-driven, intuitive workflows that automatically translate security intent into policy design and map user roles for employees, contractors, guests, and devices to their proper access privileges.
• Intrusion Detection
  HPE Aruba Networking Central utilises the Rogue AP Intrusion Detection Service (RAPIDS) to identify and resolve issues caused by rogue APs and clients. Wired and wireless data is automatically correlated to identify potential threats, thereby strengthening network security and improving incident response processes by reducing false positives.
• Web content filtering
  Web Content Classification (WebCC) classifies websites by content category and rates them by reputation and risk score, enabling IT to block malicious sites to help prevent phishing, DDoS, botnets, and other common attacks.

Simple and secure access

To improve security and ease of management, IT can centrally configure and automatically enforce role-based policies that define proper access privileges for employees, guests, contractors, and other user groups - no matter where users connect on wired and WLANs. Dynamic Segmentation eliminates the time consuming and error-prone task of managing complex and static VLANs, ACLs, and subnets by dynamically assigning policies and keeping traffic secure and separated.

Seamless handoffs to cellular

Built on the technical foundations of Passpoint and WiFi Calling, HPE Aruba Networking Air Pass creates a roaming network across the HPE Aruba Networking enterprise customer footprint, extending cellular coverage and enhancing the visitor and subscriber experience to deliver a great experience for your guests while reducing costs and management overhead for DAS.

Optimise with AOS-10

Cloud-native HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System AOS-10 is the distributed network operating system working with HPE Aruba Networking Central that acts as the control layer for HPE Aruba Networking access points and gateways. With its flexible architecture, IT can deliver reliable and secure wireless connectivity for small offices, mid-sized branches, large campus environments, and remote workers. Working in tandem with cloud-native HPE Aruba Networking Central, AOS-10 provides the WLAN management and control to deliver greater scalability, security, and AI-powered optimisation. Using AOS-10 together with cloud-based Central for management and orchestration reduces processing required by the on-site gateways to manage clients and access points. Enterprises can then optimise gateway deployments with fewer gateways in very large environments with thousands of APs and devices.

Flexible operation and management

HPE Aruba Networking's unified APs can operate as standalone access points or with a gateway for greater scalability, security, and manageability. APs can be deployed using zero touch provisioning — without on-site technical expertise — for ease of implementation in branch offices and for remote work.

These APs can be managed using cloud-based solutions for any campus, branch, or remote work environment. HPE Aruba Networking Central provides a single pane of glass for overseeing every aspect of wired and wireless LANs, WANs, and VPNs. AI-powered analytics, end-to-end orchestration and automation, and advanced security features are built natively into the solution.

Simplified, flexible consumption

The AP-735 requires HPE Networking Aruba Central subscription based licences, which are purchased on a per-device basis for APs and gateways. Licences are available in 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10-year durations (sold separately, see accessories tab), making it easy to align requirements for AIOps, security, and other desired management features. AOS-10 is included in the subscription.

Standard Warranty: Limited Lifetime