Fast & Secure
C9800-CL-K9 Overview
C9800-CL-K9 is the Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL Wireless Controller for Cloud. Built from the ground-up for the Intent-based networking and Cisco DNA, Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers are Cisco IOS® XE based and integrate the RF excellence of Cisco Aironet® access points creating the best-in-class wireless experience for your evolving and growing organization. The Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers are built on an open and programmable architecture with built-in security, streaming telemetry and rich analytics. The Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers are built on the three pillars of network excellence— always on, secure, and deployed anywhere— which strengthen the network by providing the best wireless experience without compromise, while saving time and money. The Cisco® Catalyst® 9800-CL is the next generation of enterprise-class wireless controllers for cloud, with seamless software updates for distributed branches and midsize campuses to large enterprises and service providers.
Quick Spec
Table 1 shows the quick spec.
| Model | C9800-CL-K9 |
| Maximum number of access points | Up to 6000 |
| Maximum number of clients | 64,000 |
| Maximum throughput | Up to 2.5 Gbps |
| Maximum WLANs | 4096 |
| Maximum VLANs | 4096 |
| Deployment modes | Centralized, Cisco FlexConnect, and Fabric Wireless (SD-Access) |
| License | Smart License enabled |
| Operating system | Cisco IOS XE Software |
| Management | Cisco DNA Center™ 1.2.8, Cisco Prime® Infrastructure 3.5, integrated WebUI, and third party (open standards APIs) |
| Interoperability | AireOS-based controllers with 8.8 MR2, 8.5 MR4, and 8.5 MR3 special |
| Policy engine | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4 |
| Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) | CMX 10.5.1 |
| Access points | Aironet 802.11ac Wave 1 and Wave 2 access points |
