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Wi-Fi 7 Access Point

Quad radio, 4X4 6GHz, 4X4 5GHz, 4X4 2.4GHz and 2x2 tri-band scan radio Wi-Fi 7 access point

Arista C-460E is a high-end Wi-Fi 7 enterprise grade access point with external antennas featuring concurrent 6GHz, 5GHz and 2.4GHz 4 stream 802.11be operation, integrated IoT support, integrated GNSS and an additional multi-function, tri-band radio to provide security, network assurance and AI/ML driven troubleshooting.

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C-460E

C-460E Wi-Fi 7 access point provides the highest capacity, best spectrum utilization and flexibility to deliver industry leading user experience in high density environments that require best performance and security. Utilizing the latest W-Fi 7 technologies - Multi-link operation, Preamble Puncturing, Multiple Resource Units, Uplink/ Downlink OFDMA, Uplink/Downlink MU-MIMO coupled with 4 spatial streams in all operating bands, the C-460E delivers truly unmatched performance even in the most challenging environments. The C-460E is a Standard Power access point which supports Automated Frequency Co-ordination (AFC) for operating in the 6 GHz band. C-460E is ideal for critical, high-density networks serving a high volume of diverse clients and applications. Common deployment scenarios include large enterprises with national and international locations, university campuses and large healthcare and hospital premises.

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Features and Benefits

The capabilities that set C-460E apart.

Key Features

Full featured Wi-Fi 7, 12 Stream AP

Three 4x4:4 access radios (6 GHz, 5 GHz & 2.4 GHz)

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Technical Specifications

Hardware and software metrics extracted directly from the official Arista datasheet.

  • Physical Dimensions
    240mm x 240mm x 45.5mm/9.45” X 9.45” X 1.79”
  • Weight
    1.78 Kg/3.92 lb
  • Operating Temperature
    0oC ~ +45oC (+32oF ~ +113oF)
  • Storage Temperature
    -40oC ~ +70oC (-40oF ~ +158oF)
  • MTBF
    676276 hours @25oC
    318589 hours @50oC
  • Humidity
    5-95% non-condensing
  • Power consumption
    41.8 W (max)
  • RAM and Flash
    3 GB RAM and 8GB eMMC Flash
  • Physical security
    Kensington lock slot

  • Power
    12V DC, 4 A (5.5mm overall diameter / 2.1mm center pin hole)
  • LAN1
    10 GbE, PoE++ compliant, MACsec capable* (RJ-45, 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet, Recommended cabling - CAT6A) * MACsec capabilities will be activated via a future software update.
  • LAN2
    10 GbE, PoE++compliant, MACsec capable* (RJ-45, 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet, Recommended cabling - CAT6A) * MACsec capabilities will be activated via a future software update.
  • Console
    RJ-45, RS232 Serial (115200 bps, Data bits:8; Stop bits: 1, Parity: None, Flow Control: None)
  • USB
    USB Type-A, USB 2.0 port (Future use)
  • Reset
    Pin hole push button (Let the AP boot up fully, ensure that all the LEDs are ON. Press the reset button for 15 seconds)

  • Input Power
    This is an 802.3bt Class 6 device.
    802.3bt Class 6 PoE++ and 12V DC, 4 A (5.5mm overall diameter/2.1mm center pin hole)
    • Full function
    • Hitless PoE failover between the two ethernet ports
    802.3at Class 4 PoE+
    • USB off
    • Max EIRP1 of 23 dBm on 2.4GHz
    • Max EIRP1 of multi-function radio reduced by 3 dB
    • LAN2 disabled
    • 2.4 GHz limited to 2x2 operation
  • Number of Radios
    3 access radios; 4x4:4 2.4GHz, 4x4:4 5GHz and 4x4:4 6GHz radio for simultaneous tri-band access.
    1 multi-function 2x2 radio for continuous WIPS and client connectivity tests
    1 IoT radio
    1 GNSS radio
  • Max Clients Supported
    1280 (256 clients on 2.4 GHz radio, 512 clients on 5 GHz radio and 512 clients on 6 GHz radio)
  • Number of Spatial Streams
    4 each per access radio, 2 for multi-function radio
  • Maximum EIRP
    34 dBm on 6GHz and 5GHz radio, 26 dBm on 2.4GHz radio (max)1
  • 80+80MHz Non-Contiguous Channel Bonding
    No
  • Bandwidth Agility
    No
  • 3G/4G Macro and Small Cells Interference Mitigation
    Yes
  • Frequency Bands2
    2.4-2.4835 GHz, 5.15-5.25 GHz; (UNII-1), 5.25-5.35 GHz, 5.47-5.6 GHz, 5.650-5.725 GHz (UNII-2), 5.725-5.85 GHz (UNII-3), 5.925 GHz – 6.425 GHz (UNII-5), 6.525 GHz – 6.875 GHz (UNII-7).
  • Dynamic Frequency Selection
    Supported in compliance to all latest amendments from FCC, CE, IC, CB, TELEC, KCC regarding certifications.

  • Frequency Band (Scanning - All regions)
    5.925 GHz – 6.425 GHz
    6.425 GHz - 6.525 GHz
    6.525 GHz – 6.875 GHz
    6.875GHz - 7.125 GHz
  • Frequency Band (Transmission - USA & Canada (FCC/IC))
    5.925 GHz – 6.425 GHz
    6.525 GHz – 6.875 GHz
  • Frequency Band (Transmission - Europe (ETSI))
    5.925 GHz – 6.425 GHz
  • Modulation Type
    OFDM / OFDMA
  • Peak Data Rate
    11.5 Gbps
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