Instant 320 IAP-325 Wireless Access Point

Multifunctional 320 series wireless APs provide the best 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity and user experience. Featuring Aruba enhanced ClientMatch and Aruba Beacon technologies, the 320 series enables the highest capacity, performance, and efficiency in extremely high-density environments.

With a maximum concurrent data rate of 1,733 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 800 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band (aggregated date rate of 2.5 Gbps), 320 series APs deliver best-in-class next-generation .11ac Wi-Fi infrastructure for the highest density environments.

The high performance and high density 802.11ac 320 series supports multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) and 4 spatial streams (4SS). It provides simultaneous multicast data transmission to multiple devices, maximizing data throughput and improving network efficiency.

The 320 series includes the patent-pending enhanced ClientMatch technology that  extends the client steering technology with MU-MIMO client awareness. It automatically identifies MU-MIMO capable mobile devices and steers those devices to the closest MU-MIMO capable Aruba access point. By grouping MU-MIMO capable mobile devices together, the network starts taking advantage of the simultaneous transmission to these devices, increasing its overall capacity. These dynamic roaming policies that are based on device types, help customers achieve the best WLAN performance in a mixed device environment during the technology transition period.

The 320 series has an integrated Bluetooth Aruba Beacon that simplifies the remote management of a network of large-scale battery-powered Aruba beacons while also providing advanced location and indoor way finding, and proximity-based push notification capabilities. It enables businesses to leverage mobility context to develop applications that will deliver an enhanced user experience and increase the value of the wireless network for organizations.

Manufacturer Part Number
IAP-325-US
EAN/UPC
0190017022284,190017022284
Full Product Specifications

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AP-320 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

AP-325 and IAP-325

  • 5 GHz (1,733 Mbps max rate) and 2.4 GHz (800 Mbps max rate) radios, each with 4x4 MIMO support and a total of eight integrated omni-directional downtilt antennas.
AP-324 and IAP-324
  • 5 GHz (1,733 Mbps max rate) and 2.4 GHz (800 Mbps max rate) radios, each with 4x4 MIMO support and a total of four combined, diplexed (dual-band) external RP-SMA antenna connectors.
WIRELESS RADIO SPECIFICATIONS

AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5 GHz 802.11ac and 2.4 GHz 802.11n 4x4 MIMO.
Software-configurable dual radio supports 5 GHz (Radio 0) and 2.4 GHz (Radio 1).
Four spatial stream SU-MIMO for up to 1,733 Mbps wireless data rate to a single client device.
Three spatial stream MU-MIMO for up to 1,300 Mbps wireless data rate to up to three MU-MIMO capable client devices simultaneously.
Support for up to 255 associated client devices per radio, and up to 16 BSSIDs per radio.
Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
  • 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz
  • 5.150 to 5.250 GHz
  • 5.250 to 5.350 GHz
  • 5.470 to 5.725 GHz
  • 5.725 to 5.850 GHz
Available channels: Dependent on configured regulatory domain.
Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of available RF spectrum.
Supported radio technologies:
802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM)
Supported modulation types:
  • 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
  • 802.11a/g/n/ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power (limited by local regulatory requirements):
  • 2.4 GHz band: +24 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
  • 5 GHz band: +24 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
  • Note: conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain
Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) minimizes interference from cellular networks.
Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance.
Cyclic delay/shift diversity (CDD/CSD) for improved downlink RF performance.
Short guard interval for 20-MHz, 40-MHz and 80-MHz channels.
Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and improved reception.
Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error correction and increased throughput.
Transmit beamforming (TxBF) for increased signal reliability and range.
Supported data rates (Mbps):
  • 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
  • 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
  • 802.11n: 6.5 to 450 (MCS0 to MCS23)
  • 802.11ac: 6.5 to 1,733 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 4)
802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40
802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: VHT 20/40/80
802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU

POWER

Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 20W (802.3at PoE), 13.5W (802.3af PoE) or 18.5W (DC)
  • Excludes power consumed by external USB device (and internal overhead); this could add up to 6W (POE) or 5.5W (DC) for 5W/1A USB device
Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: 8W (PoE) or 7W (DC).
Direct DC source: 48Vdc nominal, +/- 5%.
Power over Ethernet (PoE): 12 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/802.3at compliant source
  • Unrestricted functionality with 802.3at PoE
  • Power-save mode with reduced functionality from 802.3af PoE
USB port disabled
Second Ethernet port disabled
2.4 GHz radio in 1x1:1 mode
Power sources sold separately
When both power sources are available, DC power takes priority

WI-FI ANTENNAS

AP-324/IAP-324:
  • Four RP-SMA connectors for external dual band antennas. Internal loss between radio interface and external antenna connectors (due to diplexing circuitry): 2.5 dB in 2.4 GHz and 1.5 dB in 5 GHz.
AP-325/IAP-325:
  • Eight integrated downtilt omni-directional antennas for 4x4 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 3.5 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 5.0 dBi in 5 GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling-mounted orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for maximum gain is ~ 30 degrees.
OTHER INTERFACES

Two 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interfaces (RJ-45)
  • Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
  • Load balancing support to achieve platform throughput greater than 1 Gbps
  • 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
  • PoE-PD: 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af or 802.3at PoE
DC power interface, accepts 2.1/5.5-mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5-mm length
USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio
  • Up to 4dBm transmit power (class 2) and -94dBm receive sensitivity
  • Integrated antenna, -5dBi gain (30 degree downtilt)
  • Can be disabled with configuration
Visual indicators (tri-color LEDs): For system and radio status
Reset button: Factory reset (during device power up)
Serial console interface (RJ-45)
Kensington security slot

MOUNTING

The AP ships with two (white) mounting clips to attach to a 9/16-inch or 15/16-inch flat T-bar drop-tile ceiling.
Several optional mount kits are available to attach the AP to a variety of surfaces; see the Ordering Information section below for details

MECHANICAL

Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount accessories):
  • 203 mm (W) x 203 mm (D) x 57 mm (H), 8.0” (W) x 8.0” (D) x 2.2” (H)
  • 950 g/34 oz
Dimensions/weight (shipping):
  • 315 mm (W) x 265 mm (D) x 100 mm (H), 12.4” (W) x 10.4” (D) x 3.9” (H)
  • 1,350 g/48 oz
ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating:
  • Temperature: 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F)
  • Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Storage and transportation:
  • Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
REGULATORY

FCC/Industry of Canada
CE Marked
R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC
Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC
EN 300 328
EN 301 489
EN 301 893
UL/IEC/EN 60950
EN 60601-1-1 and EN 60601-1-2
For more country-specific regulatory information and approvals, please see your Aruba representative.

RELIABILITY

MTBF: 739,935 hrs (84.5yrs) at +25C operating temperature (AP-325)

REGULATORY MODEL NUMBERS

AP-324 and IAP-324: APIN0324
AP-325 and IAP-325: APIN0325

CERTIFICATIONS

CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
UL2043 plenum rating
Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth SIG interoperability certification

WARRANTY

Aruba limited lifetime warranty

MINIMUM SOFTWARE VERSIONS

ArubaOS 6.4.4.0
Aruba InstantOS 4.2.1.0