Overview:
The Cisco Catalyst 9800-L is purpose-built for small and midsize businesses, offering high availability, advanced security, and seamless software updates. Combining Cisco IOS XE and RF excellence, it delivers a robust, scalable wireless experience designed for intent-based networking.
Key Features
- Flexible Uplink Options:
Choose between copper or fiber 10G/Multigigabit uplinks for adaptable network deployments. - High Availability with Seamless Upgrades:
Supports hot and cold patching, ensuring uninterrupted operation during planned or unplanned events. - Integrated Security:
Secure your wireless infrastructure with Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), Secure Boot, runtime defenses, image signing, and hardware authenticity verification. - Programmable and Open Architecture:
Built on a modular Cisco IOS XE OS with support for open APIs, model-driven telemetry, and day-0 to day-N automation. - Cisco User Defined Network:
Empowers end users with private wireless partitions—ideal for dormitories or long-term healthcare stays—allowing secure, self-managed device access. - Wi-Fi 6 Readiness Dashboard:
Available in Cisco DNA Center, it assesses device and software compatibility, analyzes performance improvements post-upgrade, and visualizes AP distribution and airtime efficiency. - In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU):
Enables full image upgrades without downtime. Traffic forwarding and client sessions remain intact during the process.
Technical Specifications
- Description: Wireless controller with copper uplinks (includes one AC power adapter)
- Dimensions (H Ă— W Ă— D): 1.58 in. Ă— 8.5 in. Ă— 9.06 in. (4.02 cm Ă— 21.59 cm Ă— 23.01 cm)
- Max Access Points Supported: 250
- Max Clients Supported: 5000
- Max Throughput: 5 Gbps
- Max WLANs: 4096
- Max VLANs: 4096
- Fixed Uplinks: 2x 10G/Multigigabit (copper or fiber)
- Power Supply: 110W, 12VDC via AC/DC adapter
- Max Power Consumption: 84.5W (with two 2.5W SFPs and 4.5W USB load)
