The Cisco Catalyst C9800-L-F-K9 is a high-performance wireless controller designed for modern networking environments. It offers impressive scalability, with support for up to 10,000 clients and 10 Gbps throughput with a Performance License. This controller is ideal for managing large-scale wireless networks with ease.
Feature | Description |
Maximum number of access points | 250, 500 (with Performance license) |
Maximum number of clients | 5000, 10,000 (with Performance license) |
Maximum throughput | 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps **(with Performance license) |
Maximum WLANs | 4096 |
Maximum VLANs | 4096 |
Fixed uplinks | 2x 10G/Multigigabit copper or 2x 10G/Multigigabit fiber |
Power supply | 110W, 12V DC, AC/DC adapter |
Maximum power consumption | 9800-L-C: 86.9W (with 4.5W USB load) 9800-L-F: 84.5W (assumes 2pc 2.5W SFP and with 4.5W USB load) |
Deployment modes | Centralized, Cisco FlexConnect®, and fabric |
Form factor | 1RU; half-width chassis allows side-by-side installation in standard 19-in. rack |
License | Smart License enabled |
Software | Cisco IOS XE |
Management | Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime® Infrastructure, and third party (open standards APIs) |
Interoperability | AireOS-based controllers |
Access points | Cisco Aironet® 802.11ac Wave 1 and Wave 2 access points, Cisco Catalyst 9100 802.11ax access points |