Cloud Ready WLC Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller 9800‑L‑C‑K9 5Gbps 10G
Cisco Catalyst 9800‑L‑C‑K9 Cloud-Ready Wireless Controller
5-10 Gbps Throughput | 10G Uplinks | SSO/N+1 Redundancy | Up to 10,000 Clients | 1RU Half-Width
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9800‑L‑C‑K9 is a fixed, enterprise‑ready wireless LAN controller built on Cisco IOS‑XE, designed for small to midsize organizations, branch offices, and distributed sites. Its compact 1RU half‑width chassis is ideal for space‑constrained deployments.
Key Capabilities
| Metric | Base License | With Performance License |
|---|---|---|
| Max APs | 50 | 250 |
| Max Clients | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| Throughput | 5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Hardware Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1RU half‑width (8.5" x 9.06" x 1.58") |
| Weight | 3.94 lbs |
| Power | 110W AC/DC adapter, 84.5W typical |
| Operating Temp | 32°F to 104°F |
Ports and Interfaces
| Port Type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Uplink (Copper) | 4x 2.5G/1G + 2x 10G RJ‑45 |
| Management | 1x RJ‑45 |
| Redundancy | 1x RJ‑45 |
| Console | 1x RJ‑45 + 1x Micro USB |
| USB 3.0 | 1x Type‑A |
High Availability
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Stateful Switchover (SSO) – Seamless failover
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N+1 Redundancy – Hot standby support
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Seamless Updates – Hot/cold patching, no downtime
Security Features
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WPA3 encryption
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Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA)
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SD‑Access Fabric Mode
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Secure Boot, image signing, Trust Anchor
Management & Programmability
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Management: Cisco DNA Center, Prime Infrastructure, web UI, CLI
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APIs: NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG
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Telemetry: Model‑driven streaming telemetry
Deployment Modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Centralized | CAPWAP tunneling |
| FlexConnect | Local switching for branches |
| Fabric Mode | SD‑Access integration |
Key Use Cases
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Small to midsize enterprises – Up to 250 APs, 10,000 clients
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Distributed branch deployments – FlexConnect support
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Cloud‑ready infrastructure – DNA Center integration
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High‑availability environments – SSO/N+1 redundancy
Why Choose Catalyst 9800‑L‑C‑K9?
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Compact 1RU Design | Half‑width chassis fits anywhere |
| Flexible Uplinks | 4x 2.5G + 2x 10G copper |
| Cloud Ready | DNA Center cloud monitoring |
| High Availability | SSO, N+1, seamless updates |
| Enterprise Security | WPA3, ETA, SD‑Access |
| Programmable APIs | NETCONF, YANG, REST |
| Scalable Licensing | 50 to 250 APs |
Ordering Information
Part Number: C9800‑L‑C‑K9 (copper uplinks)
License: Performance license available for 250 APs / 10 Gbps
Conclusion
The Catalyst 9800‑L‑C‑K9 delivers enterprise‑grade wireless control in a compact half‑width 1RU chassis. Built on IOS‑XE with cloud‑ready management, SSO/N+1 redundancy, WPA3 security, and programmable APIs, it is ideal for small to midsize organizations, branch offices, and distributed sites seeking a secure, scalable, and future‑ready wireless controller.
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