Product Overview: The Cisco Catalyst 9800-L is a fixed wireless controller designed for small to midsize enterprises, offering seamless software updates. It integrates Cisco IOS XE Software with Cisco RF excellence to deliver a rich feature set and enterprise readiness, supporting business-critical operations and enhancing user experiences.
Key Features:
- Flexible network infrastructure with options for copper and fiber uplinks.
- High availability features and software updates with minimal downtime.
- Robust security with Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), including built-in security protocols like Secure Boot and hardware authenticity.
- Modular operating system with open APIs for automated network operations and model-driven telemetry for network insights.
Technical Specifications:
- Supports up to 250 access points standard, and up to 500 with a Performance license.
- Can handle a maximum of 5000 clients standard, and up to 10,000 with a Performance license.
- Offers a maximum throughput of 5 Gbps standard, and 10 Gbps with a Performance license.
- Dimensions, weight, and power requirements are detailed, along with the types of SFP modules supported.
Ports and Physical Connectivity: The data sheet outlines the various ports available on the controller, including console, management, redundancy, and multi-gigabit Ethernet ports. It also specifies the SFP+ fiber and copper ports for traffic management.
Product Benefits: Cisco IOS XE Software enables network automation through features like automated device provisioning, API-driven configuration, granular visibility via telemetry, and seamless software upgrades and patching.
Security: The controller includes a suite of security features such as image signing, secure boot, and the Cisco Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) for advanced network security.
Resiliency and High Availability: Features like Stateful Switchover (SSO), Software Maintenance Upgrades (SMUs), and intelligent rolling access point upgrades contribute to network resilience and uptime.
Flexible NetFlow and QoS: The controller supports Flexible NetFlow (FNF) for optimized network infrastructure and Next-Generation NBAR2 for application visibility and control. Superior QoS features are also part of the product's offering.
Smart Operations: Bluetooth readiness and a WebUI for device management are included for simplified deployment and troubleshooting.
Environmental and Power Specifications: The manual provides information on the operating and non-operating environmental conditions, electrical input requirements, and power consumption.
Software Requirements: The Cisco Catalyst 9800-L requires Cisco IOS XE Software version 16.12.1 or later.
Licensing: No licenses are needed to start the controller, but Cisco DNA software subscriptions are required to connect access points.
Warranty: The hardware comes with a 1-year limited warranty, with terms detailed in the document.
Environmental Sustainability: Cisco provides information on its environmental policies, including product material content and electronic waste laws.
Ordering Information: The document includes part numbers and descriptions for the controller, licenses, accessories, and spares.
Cisco Capital: Information on flexible payment solutions to facilitate technology acquisition and business growth.
Document Revision History: Lists changes and updates made to the document over time, with the most recent updates included.
