Wireless controllers
Cisco 8540 Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac Wireless LAN Controller
VPN# AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1
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- Product Type
- Wireless LAN Controller
- Wireless LAN Standard
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac
- Ethernet Technology
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports
- 4
- Data Link Protocols
- TCP/IP
- Brand Name
- Cisco
- Form Factor
- Rail-mountable
- Authorized Cisco partner: genuine, warranty-valid, never gray-market
- GPC accepted · Simplified Acquisition & FAR-based purchase orders
- Free US shipping over $2,500.00 · 30-day returns
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Overview
Cisco 8540 Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac Wireless LAN Controller - 4 x Network (RJ-45) - Gigabit Ethernet - 538 W - Rail-mountable (part number AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco Wireless Access Points/Bridges category. Wireless LAN Standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac.
4 x Network (RJ-45) - Gigabit Ethernet - 538 W - Rail-mountable
• Use this wireless LAN controller to provide the visibility, scalability, and reliability needed for system wide wireless LAN network • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac wireless LAN standard offers a reliable, convenient way of communication • Up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet connectivity for your wired network • Management port allows the convenience of establishing a large, efficient network • Data Encryption feature effectively protects your precious and valuable data from unauthorized access
Key specifications: Wireless LAN Standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac · Encryption Standard: WPA, WPA2, TLS 1.2, WEP, TKIP-MIC, AES, AES-CBC, AES-CCM, AES-CCMP, DES-CBC, 3DES, SSL, TLS, RC4 128-bit, RSA 1024-bit, RSA 2048-bit, MACsec, EAP, TLS 1.0 · Data Encryption: Yes · Data Link Protocols: TCP/IP · Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet · Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 4 · Management Port: Yes · Wi-Fi Generation: Wi-Fi 5.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- Use this wireless LAN controller to provide the visibility, scalability, and reliability needed for system wide wireless LAN network
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac wireless LAN standard offers a reliable, convenient way of communication
- Up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet connectivity for your wired network
- Management port allows the convenience of establishing a large, efficient network
- Data Encryption feature effectively protects your precious and valuable data from unauthorized access
- Rail-mountable form factor for your usage convenience and better reliance
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco 8540 Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac Wireless LAN Controller datasheet and specifications
Technical Information
- Wireless LAN Standard
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac
- Encryption Standard
- WPA, WPA2, TLS 1.2, WEP, TKIP-MIC, AES, AES-CBC, AES-CCM, AES-CCMP, DES-CBC, 3DES, SSL, TLS, RC4 128-bit, RSA 1024-bit, RSA 2048-bit, MACsec, EAP, TLS 1.0
- Data Encryption
- Yes
- Data Link Protocols
- TCP/IP
Interfaces/Ports
- Ethernet Technology
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports
- 4
- Management Port
- Yes
Network & Communication
- Wi-Fi Generation
- Wi-Fi 5
- Communication Protocols
- SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Telnet, RADIUS, SNTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, ARP, DHCP, ICMP
Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- 3 Year Year
Physical Characteristics
- Height
- 3.4" mm
- Width
- 19" mm
- Depth
- 30.2" mm
- Form Factor
- Rail-mountable
- Weight (Approximate)
- 44 lb g
Power Description
- Power Consumption
- 538 W W
General Information
- Product Type
- Wireless LAN Controller
- Product Model
- 8540
Documents & datasheets
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- Manufacturer Brochure (PDF)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco 8540 Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac Wireless LAN Controller - 4 x Network (RJ-45) - Gigabit Ethernet - 538 W - Rail-mountable (AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1) cost?
Pricing for the AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1 is available on request. Send a quick quote request and a Uniqcli specialist will confirm the current price, stock, and lead time, usually within one business day. Lower pricing is available for volume, GPC, and emergency-acquisition orders.
Is the AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1 TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes, but it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1 in several countries, so Trade Agreements Act (TAA) status varies by production lot. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner: we confirm the country of origin before shipment, and if a given AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1 is not TAA-designated, we will source a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model. Either way the result is DoDIN APL-ready procurement for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers, with Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance and FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisition support. Request a TAA-compliant quote for the AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1 and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time, usually within one business day.
Can I buy the AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1 as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1 through the cart, or ask about lower pricing for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, and emergency or urgent (FAR-based) acquisitions. There is no payment up front: we confirm availability and the final total before invoicing.
Where can I find the AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1 datasheet and specifications?
The AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1 datasheet is on this page: open the gated document for the full PDF. The specifications section also lists ports, power, and dimensions where Cisco publishes them.
Need the AIR-CT8540-SW-8.1 TAA-compliant for federal or DoD?
Cisco builds this model in multiple countries, so TAA status depends on the production lot. We confirm country of origin before shipment, and if a unit isn't TAA-designated, we'll quote a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model, DoDIN APL-ready and GPC-payable.
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