Cisco AIR-CT5508-500-K9 5500 Wireless Controller 500 Access Point Licenses AIRCT5508500K9

Description:

The Cisco AIR-CT5508-500-K9 Wireless LAN Controller is used in enterprise wireless network systems to centrally manage large-scale deployments of Cisco wireless access points. Commonly installed in corporate campuses, universities, hospitals, and large enterprise environments requiring high-capacity wireless network management. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this controller for wireless infrastructure deployment, network expansion, system upgrades, or replacement of existing wireless LAN controllers.

Applications:

The Cisco AIR-CT5508-500-K9 Wireless Controller is deployed in large enterprise and institutional wireless networks to provide centralized configuration, security enforcement, and management of hundreds of Cisco wireless access points. It is commonly used in large office campuses, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and hospitality venues where reliable wireless connectivity and seamless roaming are required across wide coverage areas. Network administrators and system integrators implement this controller to support high-density wireless environments, simplify network administration, and maintain consistent wireless performance across enterprise WLAN deployments.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AIR-CT5508-500-K9
• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: Wireless LAN Controller
• Series: Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers
• Access Point Capacity: Supports up to 500 access points
• Client Capacity: Up to 7,000 wireless clients
• Ethernet Interfaces: 8 × Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Wireless Standard Support: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dependent on connected AP models)
• Management Interfaces: Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP
• Security Features: WPA, WPA2, 802.1X authentication, RADIUS support
• Mobility Support: Seamless roaming and centralized AP management
• Power Supply: Dual redundant power supplies
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable (1U)
• Deployment Type: Enterprise and campus wireless LAN management

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9800-40-K9 Wireless Controller
• Cisco AIR-CT5520-K9 Wireless Controller
• Cisco C9800-L-F-K9 Wireless Controller