Cisco AIR-CT8510-HA-K9 8500 Series Controller for High Availability

Features

• High Availability: Designed for seamless wireless network availability with minimal downtime.
• Enhanced Scalability: Supports up to 6000 access points and 64,000 clients, ideal for large enterprises.
• Robust Security: Advanced security protocols including rogue access point detection and wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS).
• Streamlined Management: Simplified management and monitoring with Cisco Prime Infrastructure.
• Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritizes critical wireless traffic for a superior user experience.
• FlexConnect: Enables branches to survive WAN link failures and maintain local network service.
• Flexible Deployment: Options for on-premise or cloud-based management.
• Seamless Roaming: Fast and secure client roaming across access points within the network.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Cisco AIR-CT8510-HA-K9
• Series: 8500 Series Wireless Controller
• Access Points Supported: Up to 6000
• Client Devices Supported: Up to 64,000
• Network Interfaces:
  • 8 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports
  • 4 x Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) ports
• Performance:
  • Maximum Throughput: Up to 40 Gbps
  • Aggregate Throughput: Up to 20 Gbps
• High Availability: Stateful switchover (SSO) for high availability
• Management:
  • Web-based GUI
  • CLI for advanced configuration
  • Cisco Prime Infrastructure support
• Security:
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting)
  • Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS)
  • Rogue AP Detection
• Power Supply: Dual redundant power supplies for fault tolerance
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5 x 17.2 x 21.5 inches (8.89 x 43.69 x 54.61 cm)
• Weight: 42 lbs (19 kg)
• Environmental Operating Range:
  • Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
  • Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the Cisco AIR-CT8510-HA-K9?

  The Cisco AIR-CT8510-HA-K9 is a 8500 Series Wireless Controller designed to deliver High Availability for mission-critical wireless networks. It ensures business continuity by providing reliable and seamless failover capabilities.

• What are the key features of the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller?

  The key features include:

  • High Availability for seamless failover.
  • Scalable architecture supporting large wireless deployments.
  • Inbuilt security features to protect wireless traffic.
  • Support for advanced mobility services such as location, CleanAir, and application visibility and control.

• How many access points can the Cisco AIR-CT8510-HA-K9 support?

  The Cisco AIR-CT8510-HA-K9 can support up to 6,000 access points, making it suitable for large-scale deployments such as campuses and enterprise environments.

• Is the Cisco 8500 Series Controller compatible with other Cisco wireless products?

  Yes, the Cisco 8500 Series Controller is designed to be compatible with other Cisco wireless products, ensuring seamless integration into existing Cisco networks.

• What kind of management interfaces does the Cisco AIR-CT8510-HA-K9 offer?

  This controller offers various management interfaces, including a web-based GUI, Command-Line Interface (CLI), and support for protocols such as SNMP and syslog for efficient network management.

• What are the redundancy and failover capabilities of the Cisco AIR-CT8510-HA-K9?

  The Cisco AIR-CT8510-HA-K9 is designed to provide high availability with stateful switchover (SSO) capabilities. This ensures minimal downtime by allowing a standby controller to take over with minimal disruption in case of a failure.

Warranty and Extended Support Options

• All products sold come with a 12 month return to base warranty.
• For most products, we can also offer extended maintenance contracts, with options such as 24x7 support and an onsite engineer that can repair or replace your part within 2 hours.

Delivery and Logistics

• Our stock is held in Botany, NSW, near major courier hubs and Sydney International Airport.

• We offer advanced logistics solutions, such as:
  • same day delivery,
  • same day collection,
  • overnight delivery,
  • tailgate services,
  • data centre
  • and secure location deliveries, etc.

• Our logistics team ensure every item is packed safe and secure, ensuring no damage occurs to your equipment, in fact, our customers often comment on how good our packing is, check out our ratings on trustpilot.

The XS Network Tech Difference

We are in independent network hardware distributor, our focus is on ensuring that our customers receive the correct tech solutions, at the best possible price, delivered as fast as possible.

We are real people, with a real passion for tech.

Our team endeavours to respond to all requests within 20 minutes or less (during business hours).

Our Stock

• We have the largest independent stock holding in Australia.
• We buy and sell network hardware. Our sources include excess gear from large projects, decommissioned customer gear and trusted national & international hardware partners and suppliers.
• We stock brand new and used network hardware, including hard to find components, modules and accessories, as well as end of life items that are no longer available from manufacturers.

See more about our used goods procedures

Doing Business with Us

• We are a registered Australian business, with accreditations and memberships for many government and corporate supply panels.
• We transact with all types of business, from end user small businesses, Managed & internet service providers to Local and Federal Government departments.

Corporate Accounts

Our corporate and government customers trade on corporate accounts, normally Net 30, we also accept Government P-Cards (subjects to T&Cs and approvals)

Prepaid Accounts

For prepaid accounts, we accept Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and credit card payment.

Logistics

• Our stock is held in Botany, NSW, near major courier hubs and Sydney International Airport.
• We offer advanced logistics solutions, such as same day delivery, same day collection, overnight delivery, tailgate services, data centre & secure location deliveries, etc.
• Our logistics team ensure every item is packed safe and secure, ensuring no damage occurs to your equipment, in fact, our customers often comment on how good our packing is, check out our ratings on trustpilot.

Warranty and Extended Support Options

• All products sold come with a 12 month return to base warranty.
• For most products, we can also offer extended maintenance contracts, with options such as 24x7 support and an onsite engineer that can repair or replace your part within 2 hours.

Circular Economy - E-Waste Reduction

• XS Network Tech is committed to extending the useful life of IT network hardware and accessories, contributing to a circular economy, and reducing e-waste.
• Waste reduction is part of our company Ethos. Besides being a prominent second hand network equipment dealer, we also try minimise waste by re-using packaging and protective shipping insulation products wherever possible.

Trade In Excess Equipment

We purchase new and used networking equipment. We can offer direct payment, or credit towards your next purchase. Click here for more information.