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Below is a comprehensive list of Aruba Instant firmware names (also referred to as \"code strains\" or \"firmware trains\") and their associated Aruba Instant Access Point (IAP) models, based on available information from HPE Aruba Networking resources and release notes. This list includes the examples you provided and expands to cover additional known firmware names and supported models, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Note that firmware names are often tied to specific hardware platforms due to differences in chipsets and capabilities.

**Aruba Instant Firmware Names and Associated Models**

- **ArubaInstant_Orion**

  - **Models**: IAP-104, IAP-105, IAP-175, RAP-3WN, RAP-3WNP

  - **Description**: Firmware for early Aruba Instant models, supporting 802.11n Wi-Fi standards. These are older APs, some of which are end-of-life (EOL).

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- **ArubaInstant_Pegasus**

  - **Models**: RAP-108, RAP-109, IAP-114, IAP-115, IAP-103

  - **Description**: Firmware for 802.11n-based Remote APs (RAPs) and Instant APs, typically used in small to medium deployments.

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- **ArubaInstant_Aries**

  - **Models**: RAP-155, RAP-155P

  - **Description**: Firmware for Remote APs with enhanced features for remote office or branch deployments.

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- **ArubaInstant_Cassiopeia**

  - **Models**: IAP-134, IAP-135

  - **Description**: Firmware for high-performance 802.11n APs, designed for enterprise environments with higher throughput needs.

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- **ArubaInstant_Vela**

  - **Models**: AP-203H, IAP-207, AP-203R, AP-203RP

  - **Description**: Firmware for newer 802.11ac Wave 2 APs, including the IAP-207, which supports dual-band Wi-Fi and is suitable for medium-density environments.

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- **ArubaInstant_Taurus**

  - **Models**: IAP-204, IAP-205, IAP-205H

  - **Description**: Firmware for 802.11ac Wave 1 APs, offering improved performance over 802.11n models. These are EOL in newer firmware versions (e.g., post-8.3.0.0).

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- **ArubaInstant_Centaurus**

  - **Models**: IAP-224, IAP-225, IAP-214, IAP-215, IAP-274, IAP-275, IAP-277

  - **Description**: Firmware for 802.11ac Wave 1 APs with external or integrated antennas, designed for high-density environments. Support for these models ends in firmware versions like 8.7.0.0.

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- **ArubaInstant_Ursa**

  - **Models**: AP-303, AP-303P, AP-303H, IAP-304, IAP-305, AP-365, AP-367

  - **Description**: Firmware for 802.11ac Wave 2 APs, supporting multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) and outdoor/indoor deployments.

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- **ArubaInstant_Hercules**

  - **Models**: IAP-314, IAP-315, IAP-324, IAP-325, AP-318, AP-374, AP-375, AP-377, AP-387

  - **Description**: Firmware for high-performance 802.11ac Wave 2 APs, including outdoor and ruggedized models. Support for some models (e.g., 320 series, 340 series, AP-387) ends in 8.11.0.0.

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- **ArubaInstant_Lupus**

  - **Models**: IAP-334, IAP-335

  - **Description**: Firmware for premium 802.11ac Wave 2 APs with high throughput and advanced features like 4x4:4SS MIMO.

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- **ArubaInstant_Gemini**

  - **Models**: AP-504, AP-505

  - **Description**: Firmware for entry-level 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) APs, offering improved efficiency and performance in medium-density environments.

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- **ArubaInstant_Draco**

  - **Models**: AP-344, AP-345, AP-514, AP-515

  - **Description**: Firmware for advanced 802.11ac Wave 2 and Wi-Fi 6 APs, supporting high-density deployments and multi-gigabit Ethernet.

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- **ArubaInstant_Scorpio**

  - **Models**: AP-534, AP-535, AP-555

  - **Description**: Firmware for high-end 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) APs, including tri-radio support for the AP-555, designed for ultra-high-density environments.

**Available Firmware Files by Model**

**IAP-104, IAP-105, IAP-175, RAP-3WN, RAP-3WNP (Orion)**
- ArubaInstant_Orion_6.4.4.4-4.2.3.2_54910
- ArubaInstant_Orion_6.4.4.8-4.2.4.20_83056
- ArubaInstant_Orion_6.4.4.8-4.2.4.21_85030
- ArubaInstant_Orion_6.4.4.8-4.2.4.22_86554

**RAP-108, RAP-109, IAP-114, IAP-115, IAP-103 (Pegasus)**
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.4.4.4-4.2.3.2_54910
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.4.4.8-4.2.4.22_86554
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0_57768
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.5.2.0_59123
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.5.3.0_59775
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.5.4.0_60834
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.5.4.20_80109
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.5.4.21_81611
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.5.4.22_83089
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.5.4.23_83818
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.5.4.24_84938
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.5.4.25_86114
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.5.4.26_87016
- ArubaInstant_Pegasus_6.5.4.27_88283

**RAP-155, RAP-155P (Aries)**
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.4.4.4-4.2.3.2_54910
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.4.4.8-4.2.4.22_86554
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0_57768
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.5.2.0_59123
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.5.3.0_59775
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.5.4.0_60834
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.5.4.20_80109
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.5.4.21_81611
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.5.4.22_83089
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.5.4.23_83818
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.5.4.24_84938
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.5.4.25_86114
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.5.4.26_87016
- ArubaInstant_Aries_6.5.4.27_88283

**IAP-134, IAP-135 (Cassiopeia)**
- ArubaInstant_Cassiopeia_6.4.4.4-4.2.3.2_54910
- ArubaInstant_Cassiopeia_6.4.4.8-4.2.4.20_83056
- ArubaInstant_Cassiopeia_6.4.4.8-4.2.4.21_85030
- ArubaInstant_Cassiopeia_6.4.4.8-4.2.4.22_86554

**AP-203H, IAP-207, AP-203R, AP-203RP (Vela)**
- ArubaInstant_Vela_6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0_57768
- ArubaInstant_Vela_6.5.2.0_59123
- ArubaInstant_Vela_6.5.3.0_59775
- ArubaInstant_Vela_6.5.4.0_60834
- ArubaInstant_Vela_6.5.4.20_80109
- ArubaInstant_Vela_6.5.4.21_81611
- ArubaInstant_Vela_6.5.4.22_83089
- ArubaInstant_Vela_6.5.4.23_83818
- ArubaInstant_Vela_6.5.4.24_84938
- ArubaInstant_Vela_6.5.4.25_86114
- ArubaInstant_Vela_6.5.4.26_87016
- ArubaInstant_Vela_6.5.4.27_88283

**IAP-204, IAP-205, IAP-205H (Taurus)**
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.4.4.4-4.2.3.2_54910
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.4.4.8-4.2.4.22_86554
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0_57768
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.2.0_59123
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.3.0_59775
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.4.0_60834
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.4.20_80109
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.4.21_81611
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.4.22_83089
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.4.23_83818
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.4.24_84938
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.4.25_86114
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.4.26_87016
- ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.4.27_88283

**IAP-224, IAP-225, IAP-214, IAP-215, IAP-274, IAP-275, IAP-277 (Centaurus)**
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.4.4.4-4.2.3.2_54910
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.4.4.8-4.2.4.22_86554
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0_57768
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.5.2.0_59123
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.5.3.0_59775
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.5.4.0_60834
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.5.4.20_80109
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.5.4.21_81611
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.5.4.22_83089
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.5.4.23_83818
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.5.4.24_84938
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.5.4.25_86114
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.5.4.26_87016
- ArubaInstant_Centaurus_6.5.4.27_88283

**AP-303, AP-303P, AP-303H, IAP-304, IAP-305, AP-365, AP-367 (Ursa)**
- ArubaInstant_Ursa_6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0_57768
- ArubaInstant_Ursa_6.5.2.0_59123
- ArubaInstant_Ursa_6.5.3.0_59775
- ArubaInstant_Ursa_6.5.4.0_60834
- ArubaInstant_Ursa_6.5.4.25_86114
- ArubaInstant_Ursa_6.5.4.26_87016
- ArubaInstant_Ursa_6.5.4.27_88283

**IAP-314, IAP-315, IAP-324, IAP-325, AP-318, AP-374, AP-375, AP-377, AP-387 (Hercules)**
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.4.4.4-4.2.3.2_54910
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.4.4.8-4.2.4.22_86554
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0_57768
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.5.2.0_59123
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.5.3.0_59775
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.5.4.0_60834
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.5.4.20_80109
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.5.4.21_81611
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.5.4.22_83089
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.5.4.23_83818
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.5.4.24_84938
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.5.4.25_86114
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.5.4.26_87016
- ArubaInstant_Hercules_6.5.4.27_88283

**IAP-334, IAP-335 (Lupus)**
- ArubaInstant_Lupus_6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0_57768
- ArubaInstant_Lupus_6.5.2.0_59123
- ArubaInstant_Lupus_6.5.3.0_59775
- ArubaInstant_Lupus_6.5.4.0_60834
- ArubaInstant_Lupus_6.5.4.22_83089
- ArubaInstant_Lupus_6.5.4.23_83818
- ArubaInstant_Lupus_6.5.4.24_84938
- ArubaInstant_Lupus_6.5.4.25_86114
- ArubaInstant_Lupus_6.5.4.26_87016
- ArubaInstant_Lupus_6.5.4.27_88283

**Additional Notes:**

1.  **Firmware Naming Convention**:

    - Aruba uses celestial or mythological names (e.g., Orion, Pegasus, Hercules) to designate firmware trains specific to hardware platforms. Each train is tailored to the chipset and capabilities of the associated AP models.

    - The firmware name is typically prefixed with ArubaInstant\_ followed by the code strain (e.g., ArubaInstant_Vela_8.9.0.x_xxxx).

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1.  **Support and End-of-Life (EOL)**:

    - Older models (e.g., IAP-104, IAP-105, IAP-175, RAP-3WN, RAP-108, RAP-109) are no longer supported in newer firmware versions (e.g., post-6.4.x or 6.5.x).

    - Models like IAP-204, IAP-205, and IAP-205H are unsupported from Aruba Instant 8.3.0.0 onwards.

    - Models like IAP-214, IAP-215, IAP-224, IAP-225, IAP-274, IAP-275, and IAP-277 are unsupported from 8.7.0.0 onwards.

    - Models like IAP-207, IAP-324, IAP-325, IAP-334, IAP-335, and AP-387 are unsupported from 8.11.0.0 onwards.

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1.  **Firmware Versioning**:

    - Firmware versions are structured as ArubaInstant\_\<CodeStrain\>\_\<Version\>\_\<BuildNumber\> (e.g., ArubaInstant_Vela_8.9.0.0_xxxx).

    - Check the HPE Aruba Networking support portal or release notes for the latest firmware versions and supported models.

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1.  **Mixed AP Deployments**:

    - In a mixed Instant cluster, all APs must run compatible firmware versions. If combining models with different code strains (e.g., Vela for IAP-207 and Pegasus for IAP-109), the Virtual Controller will attempt to downgrade or upgrade APs to a common compatible version, which may limit features.

    - Ensure region codes (e.g., US or RW) match for meshing and seamless operation.

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1.  **Sources for Verification**:

    - The list is compiled based on information from Aruba Instant release notes and community resources.

    - For the most up-to-date list, consult the HPE Aruba Networking support portal or the Aruba Instant Release Notes for specific firmware versions.

**Limitations:**

- Some newer models (e.g., AP-615, AP-635, AP-655, which support Wi-Fi 6E) may use different firmware trains not listed here, as they were introduced after the provided data (up to 2023). Check the latest release notes for these models.

- If you need firmware for a specific model or version, you may require an HPE Aruba support account to download images from the support portal.

If you need assistance finding a specific firmware image, verifying compatibility for a mixed AP setup, or guidance on upgrading/downgrading, let me know!