HPE Aruba 60W 1-Port Smart Rate Midspan PoE Injector — AP-POE-BTSR

The HPE AP-POE-BTSR is a 60-watt 1-port Smart Rate midspan PoE injector from Aruba, designed to deliver high-wattage PoE power to Smart Rate (multi-gigabit) devices such as Aruba access points, IP cameras, and IoT endpoints over existing structured cabling. Supporting 60W PoE output, it enables high-power Wi-Fi 6/6E access point deployments without requiring a PoE-capable switch upgrade.

Key Features

• 60W midspan PoE injector — high-wattage power delivery for Aruba Wi-Fi 6/6E access points
• Smart Rate (multi-gigabit) port supporting 2.5GbE/5GbE for high-throughput AP uplinks
• Midspan design — adds PoE power between existing switch and device without switch replacement
• IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) compliant for 60W high-power device support

Product Specifications

• Part Number: AP-POE-BTSR
• Manufacturer: HPE / Aruba
• Output Power: 60 Watts
• Ports: 1-Port
• Type: Midspan PoE Injector
• Port Speed: Smart Rate (Multi-Gigabit — 2.5G/5G)
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++)

Power & Electrical Specifications

• PoE Output: 60W per port (IEEE 802.3bt Type 3)
• Port Type: Smart Rate — supports 2.5GbE and 5GbE multi-gigabit speeds
• Midspan: Inline between switch and powered device — no switch replacement required
• Input: AC power for PoE power budget delivery to connected device

Use Cases

• Aruba Wi-Fi 6/6E access point PoE power delivery where switch lacks 60W PoE budget
• High-power multi-gigabit PoE for IP cameras and IoT devices requiring 60W over Smart Rate links
• Midspan PoE addition to non-PoE or low-wattage PoE switch ports for AP deployments
• Campus and enterprise Wi-Fi deployments requiring 60W PoE without full switch replacement

Compatibility

• Aruba Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points requiring up to 60W PoE power
• Smart Rate (2.5GbE/5GbE) multi-gigabit enabled devices and uplinks
• IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) compatible powered devices — max 60W per port

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a midspan PoE injector and when should I use one?

A midspan PoE injector inserts power into an Ethernet cable between a non-PoE switch port and a PoE-powered device. Use it when your switch lacks PoE capability or insufficient PoE wattage for high-power devices — avoiding a full switch replacement while still powering PoE devices like APs and cameras.

What is Smart Rate and why does it matter for Wi-Fi 6/6E APs?

Smart Rate (multi-gigabit) supports 2.5GbE and 5GbE speeds over standard Cat5e/Cat6 cabling. Wi-Fi 6 and 6E APs can exceed 1Gbps throughput, making 1GbE uplinks a bottleneck. Smart Rate ports enable 2.5–5Gbps AP uplinks without replacing structured cabling.

Is AP-POE-BTSR interchangeable with R1C73A?

Both AP-POE-BTSR and R1C73A are HPE Aruba 60W 1-port Smart Rate midspan PoE injectors with identical specifications. AP-POE-BTSR is the model/SKU designation and R1C73A is the HPE option kit part number — fully interchangeable.

The HPE AP-POE-BTSR 60W Smart Rate midspan PoE injector delivers high-wattage multi-gigabit PoE for Aruba Wi-Fi 6/6E access point deployments. Order today — in stock at the best price.