Hewlett Packard Enterprise R8M98A
HPE AP-503 Dual Band IEEE 802.11ax 1.49 Gbit/s Wireless Access Point - Indoor
Key facts
- Part number
- R8M98A
- Brand
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Category
- Wireless
- Price
- AUD 1,298≈ USD 897 RRP
- Availability
- On request — ask for a quote
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise R8M98A is a wireless listed on tprice.co. RRP AUD 1,298≈ USD 897 (Oct 2026). Request a quote for volume pricing, or sell us your used wireless.
Overview
HPE AP-503 Dual Band IEEE 802.11ax 1.49 Gbit/s Wireless Access Point - Indoor - 2.40 GHz, 5 GHz - Internal - MIMO Technology - 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Gigabit Ethernet - 10.90 W - Ceiling Mountable, Rail-mountable - 1 Pack
The Aruba 503 Series Access Points (APs) provide costeffective, high-performance connectivity for any organization experiencing device growth due to increased mobility, the shift to cloud, or IoT. With a maximum real-world aggregate data rate of 1.49 Gbps (HE80/HE20), the 503 Series deliver the speed and reliability needed for medium-density venues and workplaces such as schools, midsize offices, and retailers. Each 503 Series AP provides connectivity for a maximum of 256 associated clients per radio (512 in total).
OPTIMIZED USER EXPERIENCE
The 503 Series APs are designed to optimize user experience by maximizing Wi-Fi efficiency and dramatically reducing airtime contention between clients.
Features include orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) and cellular optimization. With up to 2 spatial streams (2SS) and 80MHz channel bandwidth (HE80), the 503 Series provides the next generation of wireless capabilities for cost-conscious deployments.
Advantages of OFDMA
This capability allows Aruba's APs to handle multiple Wi-Fi 6 capable clients on each channel simultaneously, regardless of device or traffic type. Channel utilization is optimized by handling each transaction via smaller sub-carriers or resource units (RUs), which means that multiple clients are sharing a channel and not competing for airtime and bandwidth.
Aruba Air Slice™ for application assurance
Aruba Air Slice delivers application assurance in order to optimize the user experience. By allocating radio resources such as time, frequency, and spatial stream to specific traffic types, Aruba APs can provide SLA-grade performance to client devices whether they support Wi-Fi 6 or prior standards.
Aruba Air Slice relies on Aruba's Policy Enforcement Firewall and Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) to identify user roles and applications so that bandwidth can be dynamically allocated to ensure performance. Air Slice is available for APs running controller-less mode (Instant) and with Aruba Central; controller-based APs will be supported in a future software release.
Wi-Fi 6 aware client optimization
Aruba's patented AI-powered ClientMatch technology eliminates sticky client issues by placing Wi-Fi 6 capable devices on the best available AP. Session metrics are used to steer mobile devices to the best AP based on available bandwidth, types of applications being used, and traffic type - even as users roam.
Resource management with AirMatch
To better support growth in client device density and in data volumes, AirMatch uses machine learning techniques that provide automated radio frequency optimization.
- Up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet connectivity for your wired network
- Create a reliable wireless business network with this wireless access point that features a high-speed data transfer rate
- When connected to a compatible router or a network switch, this wireless access point lets you enjoy wireless internet connectivity throughout your home or office
Specifications
General
- Package Contents
- AP-503 Wireless Access Point Mount Bracket
- Wi-Fi Generation
- Wi-Fi 6
- Power Consumption
- 10.90 W
- Ethernet Technology
- Gigabit Ethernet
- USB
- Yes
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports
- 1
- USB Standard
- USB 2.0
- PoE PD Port
- Yes
- Network Band
- Dual Band
- Wireless Transmission Speed
- 1.49 Gbit/s
- Frequency Band
- 5 GHz
2.40 GHz
- Wireless LAN Standard
- IEEE 802.11ax
- Encryption Standard
- WPA
WPA3-Personal
- Data Encryption
- Yes
- MIMO Technology
- Yes
- Beamforming Technology
- Yes
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Indoor
- Weight (Approximate)
- 255 g
- Form Factor
- Ceiling Mountable
Rail-mountable
- Height
- 35 mm
- Width
- 145 mm
- Depth
- 145 mm
- Antenna Form Factor
- Internal
- Product Type
- Wireless Access Point
Manufacturer Website Address
- Manufacturer
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Product Model
- AP-503
- Product Name
- AP-503 Wireless Access Point
- Product Series
- 503
- Brand Name
- HPE
Price history
- Latest
- AUD 1,298≈ USD 897
- Oct 2026
- Lowest recorded
- AUD 1,298≈ USD 897
- Highest recorded
- AUD 1,298≈ USD 897
- Recorded
- 2026
- 1 price point
AUD 1,298 rrp, recorded
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