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Cisco Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controller | 3000 AP | 32,000 Clients | 50Gbps | 4 x 1/10G + 2 x 25G

SKU:CW9800M

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Description

Cisco Catalyst CW9800M is a high-performance, mid-sized wireless LAN controller built on Cisco IOS XE. It is designed for high-density Wi-Fi 6 and 6E deployments with enterprise features, strong security, and flexible management.

  • Scale: up to 3000 access points and 32,000 clients
  • Throughput: up to 50 Gbps
  • Uplinks: 4 x 1/10Gbps plus 2 x 25Gbps
  • Form factor: 1RU rack mount
  • Management: Integrated WebUI, Cisco Catalyst Center, and open standards APIs
  • Deployment modes: Centralised, FlexConnect, and SD-Access fabric wireless

Licensing note: Smart Licensing with Cisco DNA (Essentials or Advantage) is supported.

Features

• High-performance wireless controller, up to 3000 APs and 32,000 clients
• Up to 50Gbps throughput for high-density Wi-Fi deployments
• High-speed uplinks, 4 x 1/10G plus 2 x 25G
• Built on Cisco IOS XE with open APIs and model-driven telemetry
• Supports centralised, FlexConnect, and SD-Access fabric wireless deployments
• Designed for high availability, including SSO and redundancy options

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

Model: Cisco Catalyst CW9800M
Product ID: CW9800M

Scale:
- Maximum access points: 3000
- Maximum clients: 32,000
- Maximum throughput: up to 50 Gbps
- Maximum WLANs: 4096
- Maximum VLANs: 4096

Interfaces:
- Fixed uplinks: 4 x 1/10Gbps plus 2 x 25Gbps
- Console: 1 x RJ45 console, 1 x USB 3.0 console
- USB: 2 x USB 3.0 ports (external memory)

Power:
- Redundant power supply: AC
- Maximum power consumption with modules: 350W
- Spare PSU SKU: PWR-CH1-750WACR (750W AC power supply)

Form factor and physical:
- Form factor: 1RU
- Weight: 20.5 lb (9.3 kg)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.3 in x 18.4 in x 1.73 in

Software and licensing:
- Operating system: Cisco IOS XE
- Licensing: Smart License enabled, Cisco DNA licensing supported

FAQs

Q1: What is the Cisco SKU for this controller?
A1: The product ID is CW9800M.

Q2: How many access points and clients can it support?
A2: Up to 3000 access points and 32,000 clients.

Q3: What uplinks does it have?
A3: It has 4 x 1/10Gbps uplinks plus 2 x 25Gbps uplinks.

Q4: What is the maximum throughput?
A4: Cisco rates it at up to 50Gbps maximum throughput.

Q5: Do I need licensing?
A5: It is Smart Licensing enabled and supports Cisco DNA licensing (Essentials or Advantage).

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