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Aruba AP-635 Firmware: How to Download and Update

Prerequisites:

An active HPE Support Contract (warranty or support subscription).
An HPE Passport account (free to register, but downloads require entitlements).

5. Pre-Upgrade Checklist

To ensure network availability, execute the following checks before initiating the upd process:

[ ] Backup Config: Export the current running configuration of the controller or Aruba Central group settings.
[ ] Power Budget: Verify that the PoE switch can handle the power draw. (The AP-635 is a 4x4:4 radio AP; firmware updates can spike power usage during radio calibration on reboot).
[ ] Client Compatibility: Review release notes for known client interoperability issues (e.g., specific drivers for legacy Wi-Fi 5 devices).

Scenario B: Updating a Campus AP-635 (Controller-Based)

Pre-Stage the Image: On your Mobility Controller, copy the AP635_8.12.x.x file to /flash/images/ via SCP or TFTP.

Load the Image in AOS:

(controller) # load-profile ap system-image AP635 <filename>

Reboot the AP: Use the command:
```
(controller) # apboot ap-name <AP-635-name>
```
Or reboot the entire AP group via Configuration > AP Groups. aruba ap 635 firmware download upd
Verify: Run show ap version to confirm the new build number.

4.2 Bootloader Compatibility

Major version jumps (e.g., moving from ArubaOS 8.6.x to 8.10.x) may require a bootloader (UBOOT) update. The AP-635 typically handles this automatically during the firmware flash process, but the reboot time will be significantly longer (up to 10 minutes) during this specific operation. Do not power cycle the unit during this window. Aruba AP-635 Firmware: How to Download and Update

Scenario C: Converting an AP-635 from Campus to Instant (or vice versa)

This is common during deployments. Use the Aruba AP Convert Utility:

Download the conversion tool from ASP.
Connect AP’s console port (baud 115200).
Interrupt boot (press ESC during power-on).
From apboot> type: factory_reset
Then: upgrade http://<tftp-server>/IAP-635_10.5.0.1_91234
The AP will reboot as an IAP-635.

Data loss warning: Conversion wipes all existing configuration. An active HPE Support Contract (warranty or support

Technical White Paper: Aruba AP-635 Firmware Management and Update Procedures

Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Best Practices for Firmware Acquisition, Validation, and Deployment for the Aruba 630 Series Target Audience: Network Administrators, IT Infrastructure Managers