HPE Aruba 60W 1-Port Smart Rate Midspan PoE Injector — R1C73A

The HPE R1C73A is the option kit part number for the Aruba 60-watt 1-port Smart Rate midspan PoE injector, functionally identical to the AP-POE-BTSR model designation. Delivering 60W PoE over Smart Rate (multi-gigabit) links via midspan injection, it enables high-power Wi-Fi 6/6E access point deployments over existing cabling without requiring a PoE-capable switch upgrade.

Key Features

• 60W Smart Rate midspan PoE injector option kit — standard procurement for Aruba AP PoE deployments
• Smart Rate (2.5GbE/5GbE) multi-gigabit port for high-throughput Wi-Fi 6/6E AP uplinks
• IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) compliant — 60W high-power PoE over standard structured cabling
• Midspan design — adds 60W PoE between non-PoE switch and powered device

Product Specifications

• Part Number: R1C73A
• Manufacturer: HPE / Aruba
• Output Power: 60 Watts
• Ports: 1-Port
• Type: Midspan PoE Injector (Option Kit)
• 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 — 2.5GbE and 5GbE multi-gigabit
• Midspan: Inline between switch port and powered device
• Input: AC power for PoE delivery to connected device

Use Cases

• Standard option kit procurement for Aruba 60W Smart Rate midspan PoE injector deployments
• Aruba Wi-Fi 6/6E AP PoE power delivery on non-PoE or low-wattage switch ports
• High-power multi-gigabit PoE for IP cameras and IoT on Smart Rate uplinks
• Campus enterprise Wi-Fi deployments requiring 60W PoE without switch replacement

Compatibility

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is R1C73A interchangeable with AP-POE-BTSR?

Yes — R1C73A is the HPE option kit part number and AP-POE-BTSR is the Aruba model designation for the same 60W Smart Rate midspan PoE injector. Both are fully interchangeable — R1C73A is the standard new procurement SKU.

What is the advantage of ordering R1C73A vs. AP-POE-BTSR?

R1C73A is the HPE standard option kit (B21-style procurement) with full HPE part number tracking and warranty registration. AP-POE-BTSR is the Aruba model number. For HPE channel procurement and warranty purposes, R1C73A is the recommended ordering SKU.

Does R1C73A support both 2.5GbE and 5GbE speeds?

Yes — the Smart Rate port on R1C73A supports multi-gigabit auto-negotiation at 100Mbps, 1GbE, 2.5GbE, and 5GbE. Speed is auto-negotiated based on the connected device and cabling capability — Cat5e supports up to 2.5GbE and Cat6/6A supports up to 5GbE at full Smart Rate speeds.

The HPE R1C73A Aruba 60W Smart Rate midspan PoE injector option kit delivers high-wattage multi-gigabit PoE for Aruba Wi-Fi 6/6E deployments. Get it in stock at the lowest price — order today.