Cisco CW9800M | Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controller, 3000 APs, 50 Gbps

Q: What type of deployments is the CW9800M best suited for?
A: The CW9800M is designed for mid-scale enterprise and large campus deployments requiring centralized wireless management. It excels in environments with high device density, supporting up to 3000 access points and 32,000 clients across distributed networks.

Q: What network uplink options does this controller support?
A: The CW9800M features nine network interfaces: five 10GbE SFP+ ports, two 25GbE SFP28 ports, and two 1GbE RJ45 ports. This provides flexible connectivity options for various data center and network infrastructure configurations.

Q: Does the CW9800M support high availability configurations?
A: Yes, the controller supports high availability through features including Stateful Switchover (SSO), redundant power supply support, hot-swappable components, and intelligent rolling AP upgrades to minimize downtime during planned and unplanned events.

Q: How does the CW9800M compare to the previous Catalyst 9800-40 model?
A: The CW9800M offers 1000 more access points (3000 vs 2000), 53% improved performance, and 18% better energy efficiency compared to the Catalyst 9800-40, while maintaining the same 1U form factor for space efficiency.

Q: What management and automation capabilities are included?
A: The controller supports comprehensive management via CLI, NETCONF/YANG APIs, model-driven telemetry, and Plug-and-Play provisioning. It integrates with Cisco Catalyst Center for AI-driven analytics, automated configuration, and enhanced troubleshooting.