Cisco Catalyst C9800-L-C-K9 9800-L Wireless LAN Controller

• Centralized enterprise wireless LAN management
• Corporate campus WLAN controller deployment
• Cisco wireless infrastructure administration
• High-bandwidth WLAN controller network integration
• Data center rack deployment for wireless management
• Enterprise network controller consolidation
• Centralized wireless policy and operational management
• Large office wireless infrastructure deployment
• Multi-access-point enterprise WLAN environments
• High-speed 10GbE controller network connectivity
• 2.5GbE enterprise WLAN infrastructure integration
• Cisco Catalyst wireless infrastructure standardization
• Structured network rack controller deployment
• Enterprise WLAN infrastructure modernization
• Centralized control for Cisco wireless environments

• Centralized WLAN control simplifies enterprise wireless administration
• 2.5GbE connectivity supports high-speed network integration
• 10GbE connectivity provides higher-bandwidth uplink capability
• Six RJ-45 ports provide flexible wired network connectivity
• Rack-mountable design supports structured data center deployment
• Catalyst 9800 architecture supports enterprise WLAN management
• Dedicated controller platform centralizes wireless infrastructure control
• Enterprise deployment supports centralized network operations
• High-speed Ethernet interfaces help accommodate network growth
• Multiple ports support flexible controller network connectivity
• Cisco Catalyst platform aligns with enterprise wireless environments
• Centralized management supports consistent WLAN administration
• Rack deployment simplifies integration into network infrastructure
• 10GbE interfaces support bandwidth-intensive controller connectivity
• Designed for organizations standardizing Cisco wireless management

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: C9800-L-C-K9
• Product Family: Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series
• Product Type: Wireless LAN Controller
• Controller Model: Catalyst 9800-L
• Controller Type: Fixed Wireless Controller
• Software: Cisco IOS XE
• Wireless Standards: 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/n/k/r/u/w/ac/ax
• Wi-Fi Generation Support: Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
• Access Point Capacity: Up to 250
• Access Point Capacity with Performance License: Up to 500
• Client Capacity: Up to 5,000
• Client Capacity with Performance License: Up to 10,000
• Maximum Throughput: 5 Gbps
• Maximum Throughput with Performance License: 10 Gbps
• Maximum WLANs: 4,096
• Maximum VLANs: 4,096
• 10G/Multigigabit Ports: 2
• 10G Port Speeds: 10/5/2.5/1GbE
• 2.5G/1G RJ-45 Ports: 4
• Total RJ-45 Data Ports: 6
• Management Port: 1 × RJ-45 service port
• Redundancy Port: 1 × RJ-45
• Console Port: 1 × RJ-45 console port
• USB Ports: 1 × Micro-B console and 1 × USB 3.0
• Form Factor: 1RU half-width chassis
• Rack Compatibility: Standard 19-inch rack
• Power Supply: 110W 12V DC AC/DC adapter
• Maximum Power Consumption: 86.9W
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C / 32°F to 104°F
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
• Dimensions: 8.5 × 9.06 × 1.58 inches
• Weight: 3.95 lb / 1.79 kg
• Management: Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, WebUI and CLI
• High Availability: Stateful Switchover and N+1 redundancy
• Deployment Modes: Centralized, Cisco FlexConnect and fabric
• Security: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, Secure Boot and WIPS
• Automation: NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG and programmable APIs
• Access Point Compatibility: Cisco Aironet 802.11ac Wave 1/Wave 2 and Cisco Catalyst 9100 802.11ax
• License Model: Cisco Smart Licensing
• AP Licensing: Cisco DNA software subscription required for connected access points
• Primary Function: Wireless LAN control and management
• Compatibility: Cisco enterprise wireless infrastructure; verify software and access point support before deployment

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Supports up to 250 access points without a Performance license for mid-sized enterprise WLAN deployments
• Provides two 10/5/2.5/1GbE ports and four 2.5G/1G RJ-45 ports for flexible network connectivity
• Supports Wi-Fi 6 and Cisco Catalyst 9100 access points for modern enterprise wireless deployments
• Cisco IOS XE enables network automation through NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG and programmable APIs
• Stateful Switchover and N+1 redundancy support high-availability wireless network architectures
• Cisco DNA Center integration enables centralized wireless management, telemetry and network visibility
• Supports centralized, Cisco FlexConnect and fabric deployment modes for different enterprise network architectures
• 1RU half-width design helps maximize space efficiency in standard 19-inch network racks
• Supports WPA3, 802.1X, Secure Boot and WIPS for enterprise wireless security requirements