Cisco AIR-CT5508-50-K9 Wireless LAN Controller 50 AP Liceices Single AC Power AIRCT550850K9

Description:

The Cisco AIR-CT5508-50-K9 Wireless LAN Controller is an enterprise wireless network controller designed to centrally manage and control wireless access points in medium to large wireless network deployments. It supports management for up to 50 wireless access points and provides centralized configuration, security enforcement, and wireless traffic management for enterprise WLAN environments. Commonly installed in enterprise data centers, campus networks, healthcare facilities, and corporate IT infrastructures, this controller enables reliable wireless network performance and simplified management of distributed access points. Network administrators, IT engineers, and system integrators use this controller for wireless network deployment, system upgrades, and replacement of existing wireless LAN controllers in enterprise environments. 

Applications:

The Cisco AIR-CT5508-50-K9 wireless LAN controller is used in enterprise wireless networking environments where centralized management of multiple wireless access points is required. It supports secure wireless connectivity for mobile devices, laptops, and IoT equipment across environments such as corporate offices, universities, hospitals, and large commercial facilities. By managing wireless access points from a central platform, the controller helps optimize wireless performance, enforce network security policies, and maintain stable connectivity across large wireless network deployments.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AIR-CT5508-50-K9
• Product Type: Wireless LAN Controller
• Series: Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN Controller
• Access Point Capacity: Supports up to 50 Wireless Access Points
• Maximum Clients Supported: Up to 7,000 wireless clients
• Network Interfaces: 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
• Wireless Standards Supported: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dependent on connected APs)
• Management Interface: CLI, Web Interface, SNMP
• Security Features: WPA2, 802.1X Authentication, Rogue AP Detection
• Mobility Support: Seamless roaming and mobility groups
• Power Supply: Single AC Power Supply
• Mounting Type: Rack Mountable
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C

Common Replacements:

• Cisco AIR-CT5520-K9 5520 Wireless LAN Controller
• Cisco C9800-L-C-K9 Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller
• Cisco C9800-CL-K9 Catalyst 9800-CL Wireless Controller