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Which Product is correct for me

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  • 1.  Which Product is correct for me

    Posted 3 days ago

    I need to add 10 APS to a Meeting Facility Each Room will handle about 200 guests MAX.  SO i would need at least 1000 IP's available.

    We are currently using 10 AP 335 units.   I would like to know should i be using a 500 series or a 600 series unit to replace these.

    Any help would be great I need to upgrade this system ASAP



  • 2.  RE: Which Product is correct for me

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted 3 days ago

    This is something that you should best discuss with your Aruba Partner. They can advise the best products for your situation.

    If the 10x AP335 now provide the performance that you would expect, you may find an equivalent AP5xx or AP6xx for that. But you did not mention if you are looking for additional scale, speed, coverage, features, spectrum, etc. It's just easier to speak with your Aruba partner and get their advice for an optimal solution within your requirements and budget.



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  • 3.  RE: Which Product is correct for me

    Posted 2 days ago
    Speed and coverage are fine currently. I have tried to contact numerous partners and I have received no response.

    That is why I have turned to this group. 

    I am looking for a new model with wifi 6 that will be a plug n play with my existing wires and poe if possible. 





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  • 4.  RE: Which Product is correct for me

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted 2 days ago

    Depending on you Budget you can use AP-535 or AP-655. 655 brings you the benefit of an aditional spectrum which is highly recommended in you use-case. 

    You can power that both device with 802.3at (be sure to enable IPM to get full radio Power).
    With that AP you will need new Mounting Kits so be sure to purchase those as well.
    For Configuration you can place one into your existing Instant Cluster (be sure that all devices are on a 8.10.x release) to snychronize configuration. Than you replace the existing 335 with the 655 APs.
    But anyways you will need a Partner to purchase products.




  • 5.  RE: Which Product is correct for me

    Posted 2 days ago
    Very helpful.  Can you recommend a responsive partner?
    What do you mean by additional spectrum don't both units have wifi 6



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  • 6.  RE: Which Product is correct for me

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted 2 days ago
    You are right, both are Wi-Fi 6 APs, but the 655 has an additional Spectrum in 6 GHz. 535 is 2.4 & 5 GHz only.
    In which area are based? Than I can ask internal for an Aruba Partner.





  • 7.  RE: Which Product is correct for me

    Posted 2 days ago
    Long island ny

    Also I have noticed that partners prices are all over the place



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  • 8.  RE: Which Product is correct for me

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted 5 hours ago

    I will ask some local guys for Partner suggestion.




  • 9.  RE: Which Product is correct for me

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted 3 days ago

    To add something to Hermans post, in general it is very good to speak to an Aruba Partner.

    I would lead with the 6xx Series (655 for instance) to get the benefit of an additional Spectrum (6GHz).
    But there are more things to consider than just the Model. 655 needs more PoE Power, at least Class 4 with IPM enabled.
    as you can see it is not a "take this" decision, it is something which should be planned based on frameconditions.