Product Features and Benefits:
The Cisco Catalyst 9163E Series Access Points are designed for challenging outdoor environments with a weatherized and robust enclosure. They offer the flexibility of on-premises or cloud management and are part of the Cisco Catalyst 9160 Series. These next-generation access points extend Wi-Fi 6E networks outdoors, suitable for various scenarios like campuses, municipal Wi-Fi, stadiums, and airport hangars. The 9163E is equipped with three client-serving 2x2 radios, one IoT radio, and a tri-band scanning radio, providing advanced features for outdoor Wi-Fi requirements. It also includes a built-in GPS antenna for location data reporting and supports standard power for increased range.
Security Infrastructure:
The access points utilize Cisco Trust Anchor Technologies to ensure a secure foundation, providing authenticity assurance for hardware and software, and defense against man-in-the-middle attacks.
Cisco DNA and Catalyst 9800 Support:
When paired with the Catalyst 9800 Series wireless controllers and Cisco DNA Software, the Catalyst 9163E supports a network transformation with features like Cisco Spaces, Cisco Identity Services Engine, and advanced analytics.
Cisco Meraki Cloud Management:
The Cisco Catalyst 9163E Access Point can also be paired with the Meraki cloud platform for a unified IT experience in network monitoring and management, offering a dashboard with tools for network optimization and management across numerous sites and devices.
Product Specifications:
The datasheet provides detailed specifications for the Cisco Catalyst 9163E, including part numbers, wireless LAN services, software requirements, supported wireless controllers, and a comprehensive list of wireless standards supported, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and 802.11ax. It also covers antenna specifications, interface details, environmental specifications, system memory, warranty information, and available transmit power settings.
Licensing Information:
Licensing details and packaging information are referenced to the Cisco DNA Software Subscriptions for Wireless Data Sheet.
Warranty Information:
The Cisco Catalyst 9163E Access Point comes with a 1-year limited warranty covering full hardware coverage for the original end user, including 10-day advance hardware replacement and defect-free software media for 90 days.
Environmental Sustainability:
Cisco outlines its environmental sustainability policies and initiatives in the CSR Report, with references provided for topics like product material content laws, electronic waste regulations, and WEEE compliance.
Cisco Services:
Cisco Services offer expert guidance and support throughout the lifecycle of the Cisco Catalyst 9163E Access Point, from planning and deployment to management and support, aiming to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
Smart Account and Cisco Capital:
- Smart Account: Allows centralized management of software licenses and ordering of devices and licensing packages through the Cisco Smart Software Manager (SSM).
- Cisco Capital: Provides flexible payment solutions to help acquire technology and achieve business objectives, with the aim of reducing total cost of ownership and accelerating growth.
Document History:
The document was updated on April 16, 2024, with new specifications and details for the Catalyst 9163E Directional Antenna.
This summary encapsulates the key points of the datasheet for the Cisco Catalyst 9163E Series Access Points.
