HPE Aruba AP-577EX — Directional Hazardous Location Wi-Fi 6 Outdoor Access Point

The HPE Aruba AP-577EX is designed for extreme outdoor deployments in hazardous locations across the UAE and GCC. It carries Class 1 Division 2 / ATEX Zone 2 certification and features built-in directional antennas (90° × 90°), dual radios (802.11ax), integrated Bluetooth/Zigbee, and robust enclosure to survive Gulf climate stresses. Ideal for oil & gas, chemical plants, infrastructure, and perimeter zones in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and beyond.

Key Features & Benefits

Technical Specifications

• Certification: Class 1 Div 2 / ATEX Zone 2 (hazardous location) per Aruba 570EX series documentation
• Radios: 5 GHz (4×4 MIMO) + 2.4 GHz (2×2 MIMO) 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
• Directional antennas built in: ~5.6 dBi (5 GHz), ~6.8 dBi (2.4 GHz); BLE/Zigbee gain ~8.4 dBi Aggregate on-air throughput: up to 3 Gbps (HE80/HE40) per 570EX family spec
• Client capacity: up to 512 associated clients per radio; supports up to 16 BSSIDs per radio Power & interfaces: dual RJ-45 Ethernet ports, supports link aggregation (LACP). Some variants list 2.5G uplink.
• Worst-case power consumption: supports dual PoE, listing up to ~32 W in dual-port usage
• Operating environment: –40 °C to +65 °C, sealed for outdoor harsh use
• Rugged construction with surge protection on all external interfaces
• Software & features: supports Aruba Central, Instant, controller modes, plus features such as Dynamic Segmentation, Policy Enforcement, ACC, ClientMatch, IPM Why Choose It in Dubai & GCC

• Certified for hazardous environments in UAE/GCC (oil, gas, industrial) while offering modern Wi-Fi 6 performance
• Directional coverage ideal for corridors, pipelines, perimeters, long spans in industrial layouts
• Rugged build handles extreme heat, dust storms, salt spray, and UV exposure in Gulf climates
• Integrated IoT radios reduce the need for extra sensor gateways in remote industrial zones
• Advanced RF and interference management suited for noisy industrial RF environments
• Dual uplinks and high throughput avoid bottlenecks, even in mission-critical backhaul paths

Netfix offers full supply and hazardous-location certified installation services for the **HPE Aruba AP-577EX** across Dubai, UAE, and the GCC. Contact Netfix for a deployment quote inclusive of safe mounting, configuration, and commissioning.