Wireless controllers
Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller (Copper Uplink)
SKU C9800-L-C-K9 · New
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Overview
The Catalyst 9800-L-C is the copper-uplink version of Cisco's compact mid-range wireless LAN controller, running Cisco IOS XE in a half-width 1RU chassis. Its RJ45 multigigabit data ports let you connect to existing copper switching without optics, simplifying deployment in branches and smaller campuses. It carries the same software feature set as the rest of the Catalyst 9800 family, including hot/cold patching, stateful switchover, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics. Performance licensing scales capacity in place as the site grows.
Highlights
- Scales to 250 access points and 5,000 clients (500 APs / 10,000 clients with Performance license)
- Multigigabit copper RJ45 data uplinks and up to 5 Gbps throughput (9 Gbps with Performance license)
- Cisco IOS XE software with N+1 and SSO high availability and zero-downtime patching
- Centralized, FlexConnect, and SD-Access fabric wireless deployment modes
- TAA-compliant options and Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance for federal, DoD, and SLED procurement
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller datasheet & specifications
Capacity and Performance
- Maximum access points
- 250 (500 with Performance license)
- Maximum clients
- 5,000 (10,000 with Performance license)
- Maximum throughput
- 5 Gbps (9 Gbps with Performance license)
- Maximum WLANs / VLANs
- 4096 / 4096
Hardware
- Form factor
- Half-width 1RU, 19-in. rack-mountable
- Data uplinks
- Copper RJ45 multigigabit
- Operating system
- Cisco IOS XE
- Licensing
- Cisco Smart Licensing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller (C9800-L-C-K9) cost?
Pricing for the C9800-L-C-K9 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 C9800-L-C-K9 TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Yes. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner and supports TAA-compliant, DoDIN APL-ready procurement of the C9800-L-C-K9 for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers. We accept the Government Purchase Card (GPC) and can support FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisitions.
Can I buy the C9800-L-C-K9 as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single C9800-L-C-K9 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 C9800-L-C-K9 datasheet and specifications?
The official Cisco datasheet is available on this page (open the gated datasheet for the full PDF), and the Tech Specs section lists ports, power draw, dimensions, and licensing for the C9800-L-C-K9.
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