• Meraki cw9800l catalyst 9800 wireless controller with sleek white cisco catalyst 9500 series switch back panel showing ethernet and usb ports
1 1

Meraki

Meraki CW9800L | Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller, 500 APs, 10,000 Clients, 10Gbps

CW9800L

POA
POA
POA
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Description

The Cisco CW9800L is a compact wireless controller designed for small to medium-sized enterprise deployments, managing up to 500 access points and 10,000 clients with up to 10 Gbps throughput. Built on Cisco IOS XE with an Intel Icelake-D 8-core processor, it delivers twice the capacity and performance of the base C9800-L model while operating up to 10 dB quieter. Ideal for campuses, branches, and growing businesses requiring enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6/6E, and Wi-Fi 7 support with advanced security and automation.

Features

Cisco IOS XE operating system for unified wired and wireless management
- In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for zero-downtime upgrades with client session retention
- WPA3 security, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), and Secure Boot
- Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) integration for automated segmentation
- Cisco Catalyst Center integration for AI-driven analytics and network automation
- Cloud monitoring via Meraki dashboard for unified visibility
- Programmable interfaces: NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, and YANG data models
- On-box Python scripting and DevOps tool support
- Model-driven telemetry for advanced monitoring
- Stateful Switchover (SSO) for high availability
- Hot and cold patching for seamless software updates
- 802.1X and NAC integration for secure authentication
- Role-based access control (RBAC) and guest access portal
- Application hosting with optional storage for edge computing
- Compact, low-noise design ideal for office and noise-sensitive environments
- Hardware crypto offload for line-rate encryption without performance degradation

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.

View full details

specs-tabs

Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

Supports up to 500 access points and 10,000 concurrent clients
- Maximum throughput: Up to 10 Gbps backhaul
- Processor: Intel Icelake-D LCC 8-core, 2 GHz
- Ports: 4x 1/10G SFP+ data ports, 2x 10/100/1000 management ports, 2x 10G SFP+ redundancy ports
- Console: 1x RJ-45 RS-232 and 1x Micro-B USB serial console
- USB: 1x USB 3.0 Type-C port
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 8.5 x 9.24 x 1.58 inches (21.6 x 23.5 x 4.0 cm)
- Form factor: 1 RU compact design with optional dual-unit rack shelf (CW9800L-RMNT=)
- Weight: 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)
- Power consumption: 90W maximum (with 4.5W USB load)
- Power adapter: C9800-AC-110W (110W 120/240V AC)
- Optional redundant power supply: CW9800L-RPS=
- Software: Cisco IOS XE 17.18.2 or later
- Operating noise: Up to 10 dB quieter than C9800-L
- Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6/6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Optional 32 GB storage module (CW-ACC-MEM-32G) for application hosting

FAQs

Q: How many access points can the CW9800L manage?
A: The CW9800L supports up to 500 access points and 10,000 concurrent clients, offering twice the capacity of the base Catalyst 9800-L model.

Q: What Wi-Fi standards does the CW9800L support?
A: The controller supports Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2 (802.11ac Wave 2), Wi-Fi 6/6E (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) access points, making it future-ready for next-generation wireless deployments.

Q: Can the CW9800L be deployed in high-availability configurations?
A: Yes, the CW9800L includes dedicated 10G SFP+ redundancy ports for SSO (Stateful Switchover) high availability configurations. An optional redundant power supply (CW9800L-RPS=) is also available for power redundancy.

Q: What deployment modes does the CW9800L support?
A: The controller supports centralized mode, FlexConnect (distributed branch) mode, and SD-Access wireless (fabric) mode, providing flexible deployment options for different network architectures.

Q: Does the CW9800L support application hosting?
A: Yes, when ordered with the optional 32 GB storage module (CW-ACC-MEM-32G), the CW9800L supports containerized application hosting, enabling custom applications, Python scripts, Cisco Spaces Connector, and third-party integrations directly on the controller.

Recently Viewed

  • Request a Quote

    Looking for competitive pricing? Submit a request, and our team will provide a tailored quote that fits your needs.

  • Contact Us Directly

    Have a question or need immediate assistance? Call us for expert advice and real-time support.

    Call us Now  

  • Contact Us Directly

    Have a question or need immediate assistance? Call us for expert advice and real-time support.

    Contact us