Product Type | Access Point |
Model | ARUBA AP-587 |
Part Number | R7T27A |
UPC | 190017514581 |
Form Factor | Outdoor |
Mounting Options | Pole and wall mount |
Power Input Types | PoE (802.3at Class 4), DC power |
Max Power Consumption | 25.6 W (PoE powered) |
Weight | 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs) |
HP Aruba AP-587 (IL) TAA Unified Outdoor Access Point




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- Supports Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) for enhanced multi-device performance and future readiness
- TAA compliance and U.S. origin make it suitable for government and public sector procurements
- Outdoor design with limited lifetime warranty delivers long-term reliability in harsh environments
Product Overview
The HP Aruba AP-587 (IL) TAA Unified Access Point is designed for high-performance outdoor wireless use, supporting dual-radio 2.4GHz and 5GHz connectivity with 4x4 and 2x2 MIMO for dense environments. It features 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 capabilities and dual RJ-45 ports, including a 2.5 Gbps SmartRate interface and IEEE 802.3at PoE support. TAA compliance ensures suitability for government and regulated deployments, while a limited lifetime warranty underscores long-term reliability.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
Radio Count | Dual-radio |
MIMO Configuration | 4x4:4 on 5 GHz, 2x2:2 on 2.4 GHz |
Max Data Rate (5 GHz) | 2400 Mbps |
Max Data Rate (2.4 GHz) | 574 Mbps |
Antenna Type | Integrated directional antennas |
Max Concurrent Clients | 512 |
MU-MIMO Support | Yes |
Beamforming | Yes (implicit and explicit) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL 2043 Plenum rated, FCC, IC, CE, CB |
Environmental Compliance | RoHS, WEEE |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption | WPA3, WPA2, TKIP, AES |
Authentication | 802.1X, MAC authentication, captive portal |
Integrated Firewall | Yes (stateful role-based firewall) |
Intrusion Detection/Prevention System (IDS/IPS) | Yes |
Content Filtering | Available via Aruba Central |
Malware Protection | Through external integration (e.g., ClearPass/partners) |
Interfaces
Network Interface | 1 x 100/1000/2500BASE-T Ethernet (SmartRate) + 1 x 100/1000BASE-T Ethernet |
PoE Support | Yes, IEEE 802.3at (Class 4) |
Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 |
USB Interface | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 2.5 Gbps on primary port |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 306 mm x 256 mm x 105 mm (12.0 x 10.1 x 4.1 in) |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +65°C (-40°F to +149°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) |
Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 93% non-condensing |
Enclosure Rating | IP66/67 rated |
Protection Features | Surge protection on Ethernet ports |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform | Aruba Central (cloud), Aruba AirWave (on-premises) |
License Requirements | Aruba Central or AirWave license required for advanced features |
Zero Touch Provisioning | Yes |
Controller Support | Aruba Mobility Controllers supported |