HPE Aruba Networking USB LTE Modem R8F34A, a compact USB stick modem with swivel USB connector and status LED

HPE Aruba Networking USB LTE Modem for Access Points and Gateways

Name: HPE Aruba Networking USB LTE Modem for Access Points and Gateways
Brand: HPE
SKU: R8F34A
Price: 719.83 USD
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MPN: R8F34A

UPC: 190017520094

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Key Features

LTE Cat 12: up to 480 Mbps DL / 150 Mbps UL (FDD), 430/90 Mbps (TDD)
DL 2CA and 3CA carrier aggregation, inter-band and intra-band
Wide LTE FDD/TDD band support plus WCDMA fallback for global carrier use
Built-in GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
Plug-and-play with HPE Aruba Networking APs, SD-Branch gateways and EdgeConnect SD-WAN gateways

For enterprises running HPE Aruba Networking gear, the USB LTE Modem is the validated way to add cellular WAN without third-party compatibility testing or manual setup. Plug it into a supported access point or gateway and, in most carrier environments, it needs no configuration. You can use it as a primary uplink at pop-up and temporary locations or as a backup link that keeps a branch or home office online when the wired circuit drops. The modem is LTE Cat 12, with maximum speeds of 480 Mbps down and 150 Mbps up on FDD, and 430/90 Mbps on TDD. It supports 2- and 3-carrier downlink aggregation. Band support covers LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B9/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B21/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B66, LTE TDD B38/B39/B40/B41 and WCDMA fallback, for use with nearly all major carriers worldwide. It carries AT&T and Verizon carrier certification and PTCRB. Two internal antennas handle main and diversity reception, and the diversity antenna also serves GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS. The USB 2.0 connector swivels 270 degrees on one axis and 90 degrees on the other, so the modem can stay vertical on differently oriented devices. A single two-color LED shows green when a cellular link is up and orange when the modem is powered without a link. The SIM door ships with a T6 Torx screw for added security. Where signal at the AP is weak, the optional R8G76A USB Extender Cable Kit (sold separately) adds a 5 m cable and a wall-mount cradle. The modem measures 100 x 50 x 20 mm, weighs 78 g, draws 3.5 W maximum over USB, and operates from 0 to 40 °C. It is managed through HPE Aruba Networking Central, Orchestrator or legacy management software, depending on the platform. A data sheet and installation guide are available. Hardware warranty is 1 year parts and labor.

Ideal For

Backup LTE WAN for branch SD-Branch gateways such as the 9004 and 9012
Primary uplink for pop-up stores, events and temporary sites
Cellular connectivity for Aruba remote APs at small office/home office locations
LTE WAN for EdgeConnect SD-WAN gateways
Remote sites where the modem is extended to a window using the 5 m extender kit

Why This Product

1Adds LTE to existing Aruba APs and gateways, unlike gateways with a built-in LTE radio
2Cat 12 with 3CA, up to 480 Mbps download
3Validated plug-and-play across Aruba AP, SD-Branch and EdgeConnect platforms
4Optional 5 m extender kit (R8G76A) for placement at the best signal point

Power

Usb Power

3.5 W max

General

Mpn	R8F34A
Upc	190017520094
Brand	HPE Aruba Networking
Product Name	HPE Aruba Networking USB LTE Modem
Regulatory Model	ARMDMUSBLTE

Package

Contents

USB LTE modem, T6 Torx screw for SIM door

Cellular

Gnss	GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Wcdma Bands	WCDMA B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B9/B19
Lte Category	LTE Cat 12
Fdd Max Speed	480 Mbps DL / 150 Mbps UL
Lte Fdd Bands	LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B9/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B21/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B66
Lte Tdd Bands	LTE TDD B38/B39/B40/B41
Tdd Max Speed	430 Mbps DL / 90 Mbps UL
Carrier Aggregation	DL 2CA and 3CA, inter-band and intra-band

Physical

Weight	78 g (2.75 oz)
Body Dimensions	L100 x W50 x H20 mm (3.9 x 1.9 x 0.8 in)
Shipping Weight	226.8 g (0.5 lb)
Shipping Dimensions	5.1 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm (2 x 5 x 5 in)

Warranty

Hardware

1-year parts/labor

Interfaces

Led	Steady green: cellular link; steady orange: powered, no link
Sim	Single micro or nano SIM (nano in micro carrier), push-push
Antennas	2 internal antennas (main and diversity; GNSS on diversity)
Usb Connector	USB 2.0, 270° / 90° swivel
Usb Extender Cable	Optional 5 m extender cable kit R8G76A

Regulatory

Telco	Common Language Equipment Identifier (CLEI) Code
Safety	IEC/EN 62368-1
Wireless	FCC/ISED, RED 2014/53/EU, MIC, NCC, ANATEL, COFTEL, CCC, PTCRB
Emissions	FCC Part 15, CISPR32, EN55032, ICES-003 Class B; EN55035; EN301 489-1/-52; KS C 9832/9835; KN301 489-1/-52; CNS13438
Carrier Certifications	AT&T and Verizon

Compatibility

Access Points	HPE Aruba Networking AP-303H through AP-755 models as listed
Minimum Software	AOS/Instant 8.10.0.0, AOS 10.4, ECOS 9.1.5/9.2.3/9.3.3 as listed
Management Support	AirWave 8.2.14.1+, Central 2.5.6/AOS 10.4+, Orchestrator/ECOS as listed
Sd Branch Gateways	9004, 9012, 9106, 7000 Series
Edgeconnect Sd Wan Gateways	EC-10104, EC-XS, EC-10106, EC-10108, EC-S-P

Environmental

Altitude	10,000 feet
Storage Humidity	10% to 95% RH non-condensing
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% RH non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)

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Documentation

HPE Aruba Networking USB LTE Modem Data Sheet

2.7mb

Aruba USB LTE Modem Installation Guide

1.6mb

Frequently Asked Questions

Which devices does the R8F34A work with?▾

HPE Aruba Networking access points including AP-303H, AP-505, AP-515, AP-535, AP-635, AP-655 and the others listed, SD-Branch gateways 9004, 9012, 9106 and the 7000 Series, and EdgeConnect SD-WAN gateways EC-10104, EC-XS, EC-10106, EC-10108 and EC-S-P.

What SIM size does it take?▾

It accepts a single micro SIM. A nano SIM can be used when placed in a micro SIM carrier.

How fast is the modem?▾

It is LTE Cat 12, with maximum speeds of 480 Mbps download and 150 Mbps upload on FDD, and 430/90 Mbps on TDD.

Can I mount the modem away from the access point?▾

Yes. The optional R8G76A USB Extender Cable Kit, sold separately, provides a 5 m cable and a wall-mount cradle for placing the modem where signal is better.

Does it include GPS?▾

Yes. It supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS using its internal diversity antenna.