Wireless controllers
Cisco Catalyst CW9800H1 Wireless Controller
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Overview
The Catalyst CW9800H1 is a high-density wireless LAN controller for large enterprise campuses, data centers, and service providers, succeeding the Catalyst 9800-80. It scales to 6,000 access points and 64,000 clients with up to 100 Gbps of aggregate throughput in a single rack unit. The H1 model provides 4 x 25 Gbps uplinks (plus 8 x 1/10 Gbps) for high-bandwidth core connectivity. Running Cisco IOS XE, it brings the full Catalyst 9800 security stack, including Encrypted Traffic Analytics, plus zero-downtime patching and stateful redundancy.
Highlights
- Scales to 6,000 access points and 64,000 clients with up to 100 Gbps throughput
- Uplinks: 4 x 25 Gbps SFP28 plus 8 x 1/10 Gbps SFP+ for campus and data center cores
- Compact 1RU chassis with redundant 750W AC (PWR-CH1-750WACR) or 950W DC (PWR-CH1-950WDCR) power supplies
- Cisco IOS XE with SSO, hot/cold patching, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics security
- TAA-compliant build options and Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance for federal, DoD, and SLED buyers
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Catalyst CW9800H1 Wireless Controller datasheet and specifications
Capacity and Performance
- Maximum access points
- 6,000
- Maximum clients
- 64,000
- Maximum throughput
- Up to 100 Gbps
Hardware
- Form factor
- 1RU, rack-mountable
- Uplinks
- 4 x 25 Gbps SFP28 + 8 x 1/10 Gbps SFP+ (plus 10G HA port)
- Power
- Redundant 750W AC (PWR-CH1-750WACR) or 950W DC (PWR-CH1-950WDCR)
- Operating system
- Cisco IOS XE
Official Cisco datasheet
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco Catalyst CW9800H1 Wireless Controller (CW9800H1) cost?
Uniqcli sells the CW9800H1 for $97,397.03 against a Cisco list price of $140,920.36. Add it to your cart and submit to confirm current pricing, stock, and lead time. Lower pricing is available for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) buys, and emergency or urgent acquisitions. Free US shipping on orders over $2,500.00.
Is the CW9800H1 TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes, but it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the CW9800H1 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 CW9800H1 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 CW9800H1 and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time, usually within one business day.
Can I buy the CW9800H1 as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single CW9800H1 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 CW9800H1 datasheet and specifications?
The specifications section on this page lists the published specs for the CW9800H1, including ports, power, and dimensions where Cisco publishes them. Ask us for the full Cisco datasheet and we will send the current PDF with your quote.
Need the CW9800H1 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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