Cisco AIR-CT5508-50-K9 Wireless Controller, 50 Access Point

• Centralized WLAN control for enterprise office networks
• Fiber-connected wireless infrastructure in campus environments
• Cisco AP management for 50-AP initial deployments
• Scalable WLAN deployments requiring future AP licensing
• Secure employee Wi-Fi with 802.1X authentication
• RADIUS-backed wireless access control for enterprises
• Centralized wireless management for distributed branch sites
• Cisco legacy WLAN infrastructure replacement projects
• Controlled wireless access for regulated IT environments
• Existing Cisco 5500-series WLAN expansion projects
• Fiber aggregation for controller-based wireless networks
• Enterprise WLAN security with WPA2 and AES encryption

• 50-AP base license supports medium WLAN deployments
• 8 Gbps throughput handles centralized wireless traffic
• Eight SFP ports provide flexible fiber uplink connectivity
• Expandable licensing supports growth up to 500 APs
• Centralized WLAN control simplifies enterprise administration
• IEEE 802.11ac support enables modern wireless deployments
• WPA and WPA2 security strengthen wireless access control
• IEEE 802.1X supports enterprise identity-based authentication
• RADIUS integration supports centralized AAA administration
• TACACS supports authenticated management-user access
• DTLS support protects controller-to-AP communications
• IPsec encryption supports protected network connectivity
• AES and 3DES encryption provide multiple security options
• Web authentication enables controlled wireless access
• 10/100/1000 RJ-45 console enables local administration

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: AIR-CT5508-50-K9
• Product Type: Wireless LAN Controller
• Series: Cisco 5500 Series
• Device Type: Enterprise Wireless Controller
• AP License Included: 50 Access Points
• Maximum AP Capacity: Up to 500 Access Points
• Wireless Throughput: Up to 8 Gbps
• Uplink Ports: 8 × SFP
• Console Port: 10/100/1000 RJ-45
• Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac
• Security: WPA, WPA2, IEEE 802.11i/RSN
• Authentication: IEEE 802.1X, EAP, RADIUS
• AAA Support: Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
• Management Authentication: TACACS Support
• Web Authentication: Supported
• DTLS: Supported
• IPsec: Supported
• Encryption: WEP, TKIP-MIC, AES, DES, 3DES
• AES Encryption: CBC, CCM, CCMP
• IPsec Encryption: DES-CBC, 3DES, AES-CBC
• License Expansion: 5, 25, 50, 100 and 250 AP Options
• Maximum Supported Licenses: 500 APs
• Form Factor: 1U Rack-Mountable Appliance
• Compatibility: Cisco 5500 Series WLAN Infrastructure
• Deployment: Enterprise Campus and Branch WLAN
• Management: Centralized Wireless LAN Management
• Primary Use: Cisco Access Point Control and Management
• Network Connectivity: SFP-Based Uplinks
• Enterprise Authentication: RADIUS, 802.1X and TACACS
• Security Protocols: TLS, DTLS, IPsec and WPA/WPA2

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• 50-AP starting capacity — Suitable for controlled enterprise WLAN rollouts without paying for a higher-capacity base controller.
• 8 Gbps centralized throughput — Provides substantial traffic-handling capacity for controller-based wireless infrastructure.
• Eight SFP uplinks — Gives network teams fiber-oriented connectivity options for aggregation and backbone integration.
• Expandable to 500 APs — Capacity adders provide a migration path when wireless coverage requirements increase.
• Enterprise AAA integration — 802.1X, RADIUS and TACACS support centralized identity and management controls.
• Established Cisco WLAN platform — Useful when maintaining an existing Cisco 5500-series wireless environment.
• Procurement clarity — The -50-K9 variant identifies a 50-AP base capacity, simplifying SKU selection.
• Migration-aware investment — Suitable primarily for existing 5508 environments, while buyers planning new deployments should evaluate current Cisco WLAN platforms because Cisco has announced the 5508 series end-of-sale/end-of-life.