Brand: Cisco · SKU: AIR-CT5508-50-K9 · MPN: AIR-CT5508-50-K9 · Category: Components
The Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller is a highly scalable and flexible platform that enables system-wide services for mission-critical wireless in medium-sized to large enterprise and campus environments. Optimized for high-performance wireless networking, the Cisco 5508 Series delivers enhanced uptime with the ability to manage up to 50 access points (expandable to 500 with additional licenses) and supports up to 7000 clients. It provides 8 Gbps of throughput and supports a variety of wireless standards including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. This controller features 8 SFP ports for flexible uplink connectivity and offers enterprise-class security, scalability, and centralized management for your wireless infrastructure.
| Management | SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS |
|---|---|
| Throughput | 8 Gbps |
| Form Factor | 1RU Rack-mountable |
| Interface Ports | 8 x SFP |
| Maximum Clients | 7000 |
| Power Redundancy | Dual hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies supported |
| Security Protocols | WPA, WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, AES, TKIP |
| Wireless Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Maximum Access Points | 500 (50 licenses included) |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty (Check specific vendor terms for refurbished units) |
| Weight | 20 lbs (9.1 kg) |
| Dimensions | 17.3 x 21.2 x 1.75 inches (440 x 539 x 44.5 mm) |
The Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller is part of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, providing centralized management for enterprise wireless deployments. It helps IT managers gain visibility and control over their wireless networks, ensuring seamless roaming, robust security via CleanAir technology, and high-performance data delivery for voice and video applications.
Yes, this Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller for up to 50 APs (AIR-CT5508-50-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 Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller for up to 50 APs includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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