{"product_id":"cisco-catalyst-cw9800m-wireless-controller-3000-aps","title":"Cisco Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controller","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCisco Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controller\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCisco Catalyst CW9800M wireless controller\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for mid-sized to large enterprise deployments requiring centralized management of up to 3000 access points and 32,000 concurrent clients. Built for campus networks, educational institutions, and distributed enterprises, this high-performance controller delivers \u003cstrong\u003e50 Gbps maximum throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e with advanced 25G switching capabilities. Perfect for organizations needing scalable, energy-efficient wireless infrastructure with flexible AC\/DC power options and enterprise-grade reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to \u003cstrong\u003e3000 access points\u003c\/strong\u003e in a single deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManages up to \u003cstrong\u003e32,000 concurrent wireless clients\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 Gbps maximum throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e for high-bandwidth applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced \u003cstrong\u003e25G switching capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e for campus networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible \u003cstrong\u003eAC\/DC power options\u003c\/strong\u003e for diverse deployment environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns \u003cstrong\u003eCisco IOS XE Software\u003c\/strong\u003e for advanced feature support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCisco DNA subscription licensing for connectivity and feature entitlement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy-efficient design optimized for operational cost reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentralized wireless management and policy enforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7-year support lifecycle included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCW9800M-EDU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1A1TN9800M8-7Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Access Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000 APs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Clients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32,000 concurrent users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25G switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC\/DC (dual input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco IOS XE Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco DNA subscription-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupport Term\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCampus, Enterprise, Educational Institutions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Cisco Catalyst CW9800M wireless controller used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CW9800M is a centralized wireless controller designed to manage and monitor large-scale Wi-Fi deployments across campuses and enterprises. It provides unified policy enforcement, security, and client management for organizations running thousands of access points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many access points can the CW9800M support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cisco Catalyst CW9800M supports up to 3000 access points with simultaneous management of 32,000 wireless clients, making it ideal for large distributed networks and multi-building campus environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the power requirements for this wireless controller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CW9800M offers flexible AC\/DC power options, allowing deployment in diverse environments including data centers, network closets, and remote locations without requiring dedicated power infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the CW9800M require Cisco DNA licensing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the CW9800M uses Cisco DNA subscription licenses to enable connectivity features and entitlements for associated access points. This subscription-based model provides regular updates and advanced network services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CISCO SYSTEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41639354269771,"sku":"C1A1TN9800M8-7Y","price":222332.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Cisco-Catalyst-CW9800M-Wireless-Controller.png?v=1788297176","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/cisco-catalyst-cw9800m-wireless-controller-3000-aps","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}