Wireless controllers
Cisco Catalyst CW9800H2 Wireless Controller
VPN# CW9800H2
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Overview
The Catalyst CW9800H2 is the high-capacity member of Cisco's next-generation controller family, engineered for large campuses and service-provider wireless that demand maximum scale. Like the H1 it supports 6,000 access points, 64,000 clients, and up to 100 Gbps of throughput in a 1RU chassis, but uses a 2 x 40 Gbps QSFP+ uplink configuration (plus 8 x 1/10 Gbps) to match different aggregation designs. It runs Cisco IOS XE with stateful switchover, hot and cold patching, and the Catalyst 9800 security suite for always-on, encrypted wireless services.
Highlights
- Scales to 6,000 access points and 64,000 clients with up to 100 Gbps throughput
- Uplinks: 2 x 40 Gbps QSFP+ plus 8 x 1/10 Gbps SFP+ for large campus and service-provider aggregation
- 1RU chassis with redundant 750W AC (PWR-CH1-750WACR) or 950W DC (PWR-CH1-950WDCR) power supplies
- Cisco IOS XE with SSO redundancy, zero-downtime patching, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics
- TAA-compliant configurations and Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance for federal, DoD, and SLED procurement
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Catalyst CW9800H2 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
- 2 x 40 Gbps QSFP+ + 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 CW9800H2 Wireless Controller (CW9800H2) cost?
Uniqcli sells the CW9800H2 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 CW9800H2 TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes, but it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the CW9800H2 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 CW9800H2 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 CW9800H2 and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time, usually within one business day.
Can I buy the CW9800H2 as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single CW9800H2 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 CW9800H2 datasheet and specifications?
The specifications section on this page lists the published specs for the CW9800H2, 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 CW9800H2 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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