Wireless controllers
Cisco Catalyst CW9800H1 Wireless Controller
SKU CW9800H1 · New
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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 Cisco Catalyst CW9800H1 Wireless Controller datasheet & 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?
Pricing for the CW9800H1 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 CW9800H1 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 CW9800H1 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 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 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 CW9800H1.
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