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C9800-80-K9 Overview
C9800-80-K9 is the Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Wireless Controller. 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® 9800-80 is a modular wireless controller with optional 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) modular uplinks and seamless software updates for large enterprises and campus.
Quick Spec
Table 1 shows the quick spec.
| Model | C9800-80-K9 |
| Maximum number of access points | Up to 6000 |
| Maximum number of clients | 64,000 |
| Maximum throughput | Up to 80 Gbps |
| Maximum WLANs | 4096 |
| Maximum VLANs | 4096 |
| Interfaces | 8x 10 GE or 6x 10 GE + 2x 1 GE SFP+/SFP |
| Form factor | 2RU |
| License | Smart License enabled |
| Operating system | Cisco IOS XE |
| Access points | Aironet 802.11ac Wave 1 and Wave 2 access points |
| Dimension (W × D × H) | 17.3 × inches × 20.5 inches × 3.47 inches
(43.94 cm × 52.07 cm × 8.81 cm) |
| Weight | 31.5 lb (14.29 kg) |
Product Details
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| ? | Power supply (PEM 1) | ? | SSD: SSD activity LED |
| ? | PWR: Power LED | ? | SSD access |
| ? | Power (PWR) switch | ? | Modular uplink |
| ? | ALM: Alarm LED | ? | Fixed: 6x 10 GE and 2x 1 GE or 8x 10 GE |
| ? | SP: RJ-45 10/100/1000 management Ethernet port | ? | RP: 1 GE SFP port (the only SFPs supported on the RP port are GLC-SX-MMD and GLC-LH-SMD) |
| ? | USB ports 0 and 1 | ? | RP: RJ-45 10/100/1000 redundancy Ethernet port |
| ? | CON: RJ-45 compatible console port | ? | HA: High-availability LED |
| ? | LINK: RJ-45 connector LED | ? | SYS: System LED |
| ? | CON: Mini USB console port | ? | Power supply (PEM 0) |
Supported Products
Table 2 shows the recommended supported products.
| Model | Description |
| LIC-C9800-DTLS-K9 | Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller DTLS License |
| GLC-BX-D | 1000BASE-BX SFP, 1490NM |
| GLC-BX-U | 1000BASE-BX SFP, 1310NM |
| GLC-LH-SMD | Cisco GLC-LH-SMD 1000BASE-LX/LH SFP transceiver module, MMF/SMF, 1310nm, DOM |
| GLC-SX-MMD | Cisco GLC-SX-MMD 1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver module, MMF, 850nm, DOM |
| GLC-ZX-SMD | Cisco GLC-ZX-SMD 1000BASE-ZX SFP transceiver module, SMF, 1550nm, DOM |
| GLC-TE | 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver module for Category 5 copper wire |
| SFP-10G-SR | 10GBASE-SR SFP Module |
| SFP-10G-SR-X= | SFP-10G-SR-X= 10GBASE-SR SFP Module, LC connector, 850nm, 300m range, multimode fiber (MMF), extended operating temperature range |
| SFP-10G-LR | 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Module for SMF 10 Gbps |
| SFP-10G-LRM | 10GBASE-LRM SFP Module |
| SFP-10G-ER | Cisco 10GBASE-ER SFP+ Module for SMF |
| CISCO SFP-10G-ZR | Cisco 10GBASE-ZR SFP10G Module for SMF |
| SFP-H10GB-ACU7M | Cisco Direct-Attach Active Optical Cables with SFP+ Connectors, SFP-H10GB-ACU7M |
| SFP-H10GB-ACU10M | Cisco SFP-H10GB-ACU10M Direct-Attach Active Optical Cables with SFP+ Connectors |
| QSFP-40G-SR4 | 40GBASE-SR4 QSFP Transceiver Module with MPO Connector |
| QSFP-40GE-LR4 | 40GBASE-LR4 QSFP+ transceiver module for SMF, 4 CWDM lanes in 1310 nm window Muxed inside module, duplex LC connector, 10km reach |
| C9800-AC-1100W | Cisco Catalyst Wireless Controller 1100 AC Power Supply |
| C9800-DC-950W | Cisco Catalyst Wireless Controller 950W DC Power Supply |
| C9800-18X1GE | Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 GE Module |
| C9800-10X10E | Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 10 GE Module |
| C9800-1X40GE | Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 1 Port 40 GE Module |
| C9800-2X40GE | Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 2 Ports 40 GE Module |
| C9800-1X100GE | Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 1 Port 100 GE Module |
Compare to Similar Item
Table 3 shows the comparison.
| Model | C9800-40-K9 | C9800-80-K9 | C9800-CL-K9 |
| Maximum number of access points | Up to 2000 | Up to 6000 | Up to 6000 |
| Maximum number of clients | 32,000 | 64,000 | 64,000 |
| Maximum throughput | Up to 40 Gbps | Up to 80 Gbps | Up to 2.5 Gbps |
| Maximum WLANs | 4096 | 4096 | 4096 |
| Maximum VLANs | 4096 | 4096 | 4096 |
| License | Smart License enabled | Smart License enabled | Smart License enabled |
| Operating system | Cisco IOS XE | Cisco IOS XE | Cisco IOS XE |
| Access points | Aironet 802.11ac Wave 1 and Wave 2 access points | Aironet 802.11ac Wave 1 and Wave 2 access points | Aironet 802.11ac Wave 1 and Wave 2 access points |
