Executive Summary

The HP Aruba AP635 is a tri-radio, 2x2:2 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E access point designed for indoor use, providing comprehensive tri-band coverage across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz. With a maximum aggregate data rate of 3.9 Gbps, it is designed to meet the growing demands of Wi-Fi due to increased use of video, growth in client and IoT devices, and expanded use of cloud. The AP635 features ultra tri-band filtering, dual 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, and hitless failover for greater resiliency and fast, secure connectivity.

The 6 GHz band provides up to 1200 MHz of spectrum, allowing for higher throughput and improved application performance. The AP635 supports up to seven 160 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band, making it suitable for low-latency, bandwidth-hungry applications such as high-definition video and augmented reality/virtual reality applications.

Architecture & Design

The HP Aruba AP635 features a tri-radio design, with each radio operating in a different frequency band: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz. The 2.4 GHz radio provides two spatial streams for single-user MIMO, with a maximum data rate of 574 Mbps. The 5 GHz radio provides two spatial streams for single-user MIMO, with a maximum data rate of 1.2 Gbps. The 6 GHz radio provides two spatial streams for single-user MIMO, with a maximum data rate of 2.4 Gbps.

• 2.4 GHz radio: 2x2 MIMO, 2 spatial streams, 20 MHz channel bandwidth, 287 Mbps peak data rate
• 5 GHz radio: 2x2 MIMO, 2 spatial streams, 80 MHz channel bandwidth, 1.2 Gbps peak data rate
• 6 GHz radio: 2x2 MIMO, 2 spatial streams, 160 MHz channel bandwidth, 2.4 Gbps peak data rate

The AP635 features ultra tri-band filtering, which enables the 5 GHz and 6 GHz radios to operate without restrictions or interference. The AP635 also features dual 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, which provide hitless failover and greater resiliency.

Performance & Thermal

The HP Aruba AP635 provides a maximum aggregate data rate of 3.9 Gbps, making it suitable for high-density environments. The AP635 supports up to 256 clients per radio, with a total of 768 clients supported across all three radios.

• Maximum aggregate data rate: 3.9 Gbps
• Maximum clients per radio: 256
• Total clients supported: 768
• 2.4 GHz radio: 574 Mbps maximum data rate
• 5 GHz radio: 1.2 Gbps maximum data rate
• 6 GHz radio: 2.4 Gbps maximum data rate

The AP635 has a power consumption of 25W, with a maximum power consumption of 30W during peak usage. The AP635 has a operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C, with a storage temperature range of -40°C to 70°C.

Market Positioning

The HP Aruba AP635 is designed for indoor use in high-density environments, such as large enterprises, universities, and hospitals. The AP635 is a direct competitor to other Wi-Fi 6E access points on the market, such as the Cisco Catalyst 9136 and the Juniper Networks Mist AP63.

The target buyer for the HP Aruba AP635 is the IT manager or network administrator responsible for deploying and managing wireless networks in large enterprises.