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ARUBA 270 SERIES

OUTDOOR ACCESS POINTS
Setting a higher standard for 802.11ac

Innovative and aesthetically-designed 270 series

outdoor wireless access points deliver gigabit Wi-Fi
performance to 802.11ac mobile devices under any • Reliable and predictable Wi-Fi performance
weather conditions. The 270 series is also the only --Patented ClientMatch technology ensures that
outdoor AP that enables 802.11n clients to operate roaming clients associate with the best AP to
three-times faster at greater distances. maximize performance
--AppRF technology identifies and prioritizes applications
Purpose-built to survive in the harshest outdoor
on the network
environments, 270 series APs withstand exposure to
--Unified wired and wireless policy with Dynamic
extreme high and low temperatures, persistent moisture
Segmentation
and precipitation, and are fully sealed to keep out airborne
• Spectrum analysis
contaminants. All electrical interfaces include industrial-
--Capable of part-time or dedicated spectrum analysis,
strength surge protection.
which scans the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands to
With a maximum data rate of 1.3 Gbps in the 5-GHz band identify sources of RF interference
and 600 Mbps in the 2.4-GHz band, 270 series outdoor APs • Limited lifetime warranty – an industry first for outdoors
supports concurrent dual-radio operation at speeds that
CHOOSE YOUR OPERATING MODE
greatly exceed Fast Ethernet.
The 270 series of outdoor APs offers a choice of operating
WI-FI CLIENT OPTIMIZATION modes to meet your unique management and

To eliminate sticky client behavior and ensure consistently deployment requirements.

high performance, every Aruba AP includes ClientMatch • Controller-managed AP or Remote AP (RAP) running
technology, which gathers session performance metrics that ArubaOS. When managed by Aruba Mobility Controllers,
steer mobile devices to the best AP and radio on the WLAN the 270 series offers centralized configuration, data
in real time. encryption, policy enforcement and network services, as
well as distributed and centralized traffic forwarding.
UNIQUE BENEFITS • Aruba Instant AP running InstantOS. In Aruba Instant
• Innovative industrial design mode, one AP automatically distributes the network
--Eliminates installation complexity configuration to other APs. Just power-up one Instant AP,
--Inconspicuous design that improves aesthetics configure it over the air, and plug in the other APs – the
--Delivers IP66- and IP67-rated protection from entire process takes about five minutes.
the elements • Secure enterprise mesh
• Best-in-class RF management
--Integrated Adaptive Radio Management technology
manages the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands and
ensures that APs stay clear of RF interference
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In addition to operation mode, the APs can be optionally • Supported radio technologies:
configured to perform the following functions: --802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
--802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division
• Spectrum analysis: Dedicated scan mode identifies
multiplexing (OFDM)
sources of RF interference.
--802.11n/ac: 3x3 MIMO with up to three spatial streams
• Air monitoring: Dedicated scan mode provides wireless
• Supported modulation types:
intrusion protection.
--802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
• Hybrid AP: Serves Wi-Fi clients and simultaneously provides
--802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
wireless intrusion protection and spectrum analysis.
(with TurboQAM clients)
For large installations with multiple sites, the Aruba Activate --802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
service reduces deployment time by automating provisioning, • Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
firmware upgrades, and inventory management. With Aruba • Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power
Activate, Instant APs are factory shipped to any site and (limited by local regulatory requirements):
configure themselves when powered up. --2.4-GHz band: +28 dBm (23 dBm per chain)

If WLAN and network requirements change, a built-in --5-GHz bands: +28 dBm (23 dBm per chain)

migration path allows 270 series Instant APs to become part • Advanced cellular coexistence (ACC) feature to minimize

of a WLAN that is centrally managed by a Mobility Controller. interference from cellular systems
• Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved
ACCESS POINT MODELS receiver performance

• AP-274 and IAP-274 • Cyclic delay diversity (CDD) for improved downlink

--2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios, each with 3x3 MIMO and RF performance

three external antenna connectors • Short guard interval for 20-MHz, 40-MHz and

• AP-275 and IAP-275 80-MHz channels

--2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios, each with 3x3 MIMO and • Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and

three integrated omni-directional antennas improved reception

• AP-277 and IAP-277 • Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error

--2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios, each with 3x3 MIMO and three correction and increased throughput

integrated 80º H x 80º V beamwidth directional antennas • Explicit transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for increased
reliability in signal delivery
WIRELESS RADIO SPECIFICATIONS • Supported data rates (Mbps):
• AP type: Outdoor, dual radio, 5-GHz 802.11ac and --802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
2.4-GHz 802.11n --802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
--In addition to 802.11n data rates, the 2.4-GHz radio --802.11n: 6.5 to 450 (MCS0 to MCS23, 1 to 3
supports 802.11ac 256-QAM modulation. This gives spatial streams)
TurboQAM-enabled clients a 33% boost to deliver up --802.11ac: 6.5 to 1,300 (MCS0 to MCS9, 1 to 3
to 600 Mbps. spatial streams)
• Supported frequency bands (country-specific • 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40
restrictions apply): • 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support:
--2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz VHT 20/40/80
--5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz • 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU Power
--5.250 GHz to 5.350 GHz • Maximum power consumption: 23 watts
--5.470 GHz to 5.725 GHz • Direct AC source: 100-240-Volt AC
--5.725 GHz to 5.875 GHz • Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal)
• Available channels: Dependent upon configured 802.3at compliant
regulatory domain
• Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of
available RF spectrum
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ANTENNAS AP-277
• AP-274: Six N-type female connectors for external antennas
• Dimensions/weight (excluding mount):
• AP-275: Six integrated omni-directional antennas for 3x3
--23 cm (W) x 22 cm (D) x 13 cm (H)
MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 5 dBi in 2.4 GHz
--9.0” (W) x 8.7” (D) x 5.1” (H)
and 5 dBi in 5 GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for
--2.1 kg/4.6 lbs
horizontal mounted orientation of AP-275.
• AP-277: Six integrated multipolarized directional antennas ENVIRONMENTAL
with 80º H x 80º V beamwidths for 3x3 MIMO with • Operating:
maximum antenna gain of 6.5 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. --Temperature: -40° C to +65° C (-40° F to +150° F)
--Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
OTHER INTERFACES
• Storage and transportation:
• One PoE+ PD port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network
--Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
interface (RJ-45)
• Operating Altitude: 3000m
• One port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network
• Chassis Rating: IP66 and IP67
interface (RJ-45)
• Wind Survivability: Up to 165 mph
• AC power interface, power cords sold separately
• Shock and Vibration: ETSI 300-19-2-4 spec T41.E 4M3
• Serial console interface (micro USB)
• Reset button REGULATORY
• Visual indicator (LED): • FCC/Industry of Canada
--Power/system status; automatically disabled after initial • CE Marked
operation period • RED Directive 2014/53/EU
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
MOUNTING
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
• Must be ordered separately
• EN 300 328
• Optional mounting kits:
• EN 301 489
--AP-270-MNT-V1: Aruba 270 series AP long mount kit for
• EN 301 893
pole/wall mounting. Reduces impact of obstruction by
• UL/IEC/EN 60950
pole or extends away from corner.
• EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2
--AP-270-MNT-V2: Aruba 270 series AP short mount kit for
For more country-specific regulatory information and
pole/wall mounting
approvals, please see your Aruba representative.
--AP-270-MNT-H1: Aruba 270 series AP hanging bracket
for horizontal/inclined surface/ pole mounting
REGULATORY MODEL NUMBERS
MECHANICAL • AP-274 and IAP-274: APEX0101

AP-274 • AP-275 and IAP-275: APEX0100

• AP-277 and IAP-277: APEX0102
• Dimensions/weight (excluding mount):
--23 cm (W) x 24 cm (D) x 19 cm (H) with aesthetic cover CERTIFICATIONS
--9.0” (W) x 9.4” (D) x 7.5” (H) • CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
--2.7 kg/6 lbs • Wi-Fi Alliance certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
--23 cm (W) x 24 cm (D) x 14 cm (H) without aesthetic cover
WARRANTY
--9.0” (W) x 9.4” (D) x 5.5” (H)
--2.4 kg/5.3 lbs • Limited lifetime warranty

AP-275 MINIMUM OPERATING SYSTEM

• Dimensions/weight (excluding mount): SOFTWARE VERSIONS
--23 cm (W) x 24 cm (D) x 27 cm (H) • ArubaOS 6.4 (AP-274, AP-275), Aruba OS 6.4.3 (AP-277)
--9.0” (W) x 9.4” (D) x 10.6” (H) • Aruba Instant 4.1 (AP-274, AP-275),
--2.4 kg/5.3 lbs Aruba Instant 4.2.0 (AP-277)
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RF PERFORMANCE TABLE

Maximum transmit power (dBm) Receiver sensitivity (dBm)

per transmit chain per receive chain
802.11b 2.4 GHz

1 Mbps 23.0 -95.0

2 Mbps 23.0 -93.0
5.5 Mbps 23.0 -90.0
11 Mbps 23.0 -88.0
802.11g 2.4 GHz and 802.11a 5 GHz
6 Mbps 23.0 -93.0
54 Mbps 19.0 -75.0
802.11n HT20 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
MCS0/8 23.0 -93.0
MCS7/15 18.0 -71.0
802.11n HT40 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
MCS0/8 23.0 -90.0
MCS7/15 18.0 -68.0
802.11ac VHT20 5 GHz
MCS0 23.0 -93.0
MCS9 16.0 -68.0
802.11ac VHT40 5 GHz
MCS0 23.0 -90.0
MCS9 15.0 -63.0
802.11ac VHT80 5 GHz
MCS0 23.0 -87.0
MCS9 15.0 -61.0

Maximum capability of the hardware provided. Maximum transmit power is limited by local regulatory settings. RF performance numbers for AP-274 are slightly lower
due to additional internal RF circuitry.
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ORDERING INFORMATION

Part Number Description

Controller Based Outdoor Access Points

JW176A Aruba AP-274 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio 6xNf Connector Outdoor AP
JW178A Aruba AP-275 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Omni Antenna Outdoor AP
JW180A Aruba AP-277 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Directional Antenna Outdoor AP
Instant Outdoor Access Points
JW249A Aruba Instant IAP-274 (RW) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Antenna Connectors Outdoor AP
JW250A Aruba Instant IAP-274 (US) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Antenna Connectors Outdoor AP
JW253A Aruba Instant IAP-274 (JP) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Antenna Connectors Outdoor AP
JW254A Aruba Instant IAP-275 (RW) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Omni Antenna Outdoor AP
JW255A Aruba Instant IAP-275 (US) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Omni Antenna Outdoor AP
JW258A Aruba Instant IAP-275 (JP) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Omni Ant Outdoor AP
JW259A Aruba Instant IAP-277 (US) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Directional Ant Outdoor AP
JW260A Aruba Instant IAP-277 (RW) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Directional Antenna Outdoor AP
JW261A Aruba Instant IAP-277 (JP) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Directional Antenna Outdoor AP
Outdoor Access Points FIPS/TAA
JW177A Aruba AP-274 FIPS/TAA-compliant 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio 6xNf Connector Outdoor AP
JW179A Aruba AP-275 FIPS/TAA-compliant 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Omni Antenna Outdoor AP
JW181A Aruba AP-277 FIPS/TAA-compliant 802.11ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Directional Ant Outdoor AP
JW251A Aruba Instant IAP-274 (RW) FIPS/TAA-compliant 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Outdoor AP
JW252A Aruba Instant IAP-274 (US) FIPS/TAA-compliant 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Outdoor AP
JY764A Aruba Instant IAP-274 (JP) FIPS/TAA-compliant 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Outdoor AP
JW256A Aruba Instant IAP-275 (RW) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Omni Ant Outdoor AP
JW257A Aruba Instant IAP-275 (US) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Omni Ant Outdoor AP
JY766A Aruba Instant IAP-275 (JP) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Omni Ant Outdoor AP
JW262A Aruba Instant IAP-277 (RW) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Direct Ant Outdoor AP
JW263A Aruba Instant IAP-277 (US) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Direct Ant Outdoor AP
JY768A Aruba Instant IAP-277 (JP) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Direct Ant Outdoor AP
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Part Number Description

Accessories
JW629A PD-9001GR-AC 30W 802.3at Indoor PoE midspan injector, 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
JW630A PD-9001GO-DC 30W 802.3at Outdoor PoE midspan injector, 12-24V DC in, 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet,
Surge Protected, North America Power Cable
JW700A PD-9001GO-AC 30W 802.3at Outdoor PoE midspan injector, 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet, Surge
Protected, North America Power Cable
JW701A PD-9001GO-AC 30W 802.3at Outdoor PoE midspan injector, 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet, Surge
Protected, International Power Cable
JW054A AP-270-MNT-H1 Aruba 270 Series Outdoor AP Hanging Mount Kit. Mount for hanging or tilt install for AP-270
JW055A AP-270-MNT-H2 Aruba 270 Series Outdoor AP Flush Mount Kit
JW052A AP-270-MNT-V1 AP-270 Series Outdoor Pole/Wall Long Mount Kit
JW053A AP-270-MNT-V2 AP-270 Series Outdoor Pole/Wall Short Mount Kit

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