Brand: Cisco · SKU: AIR-CT5508-250-K9 · MPN: AIR-CT5508-250-K9 · Category: Components
The Cisco AIR-CT5508-250-K9 is a high-performance, highly scalable, and flexible wireless controller platform designed for system-wide services in mission-critical wireless networks in medium to large enterprises and campus environments. It delivers superior 802.11n/ac performance, optimized up to nine times the wireless performance of 802.11a/g networks. It comes with 250 access point licenses included and supports a maximum of up to 500 access points and 7000 clients with necessary licenses. Key features include robust security, high-performance wireless management, and support for protocols like 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac. It is designed for secure WPA2-Enterprise encryption and QoS for demanding environments. It is also mentioned as being an access point in one source, but the primary function is a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC).
| Uplink Ports | 8 x SFP uplinks |
|---|---|
| Console Ports | 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and Mini USB Type B |
| Security Algorithms | WEP, TKIP, AES (CBC, CCM, CCMP), DES, 3DES, SSL/TLS (RC4 128-bit, RSA 1024/2048-bit), DTLS (AES-CBC), IPSec |
| Client Support (Max) | 7000 with necessary licenses |
| Performance Optimization | Up to nine times wireless performance of 802.11a/g networks |
| Access Point Capacity (Max) | 500 with necessary licenses |
| Wireless Standards Supported | 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac |
| Access Point Capacity (Initial) | 250 licenses included |
| Warranty | Not Available (Some listings mention 90 Days for refurbished units) |
| Weight | 15.87 Kg |
| Dimensions | 44 x 53.9 x 4.45 cm (W x D x H) (Note: Dimension found for a similar model, AIR-CT5508-25-K9, which might be the same chassis.) |
The Cisco AIR-CT5508-250-K9 is a highly scalable and flexible Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller designed for centralized management of mission-critical wireless networks in medium to large enterprises. It supports up to 250 APs out of the box (with options to upgrade to 500 APs) and can manage up to 7000 clients. It ensures superior 802.11n/ac performance and robust security features like WPA2-Enterprise.
Yes, this AIR-CT5508-250-K9 Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller for up to 250 APs (AIR-CT5508-250-K9) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This AIR-CT5508-250-K9 Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller for up to 250 APs includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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