Wireless controllers
Cisco Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controller
SKU CW9800M · New
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Overview
The Catalyst CW9800M is Cisco's next-generation mid-to-large wireless LAN controller and the direct successor to the Catalyst 9800-40. In a single rack unit it supports 1,000 more access points than the prior generation while delivering up to 50 Gbps of throughput. Modular uplinks (4 x 1/10G plus 2 x 25G) let you match the controller to your data center or campus core fabric. It runs Cisco IOS XE with the full Catalyst 9800 high-availability and security feature set, including Encrypted Traffic Analytics.
Highlights
- Scales to 3,000 access points and 32,000 clients with up to 50 Gbps throughput
- Modular uplinks: 4 x 1/10 Gbps SFP+ plus 2 x 25 Gbps SFP28 to match core fabric needs
- Single-rack-unit (1RU) design with 750W AC power supply (PWR-CH1-750WACR)
- Cisco IOS XE with hot/cold patching, SSO, and centralized, FlexConnect, and fabric modes
- TAA-compliant configurations and Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance for federal, DoD, and SLED orders
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Cisco Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controller datasheet & specifications
Capacity and Performance
- Maximum access points
- 3,000
- Maximum clients
- 32,000
- Maximum throughput
- Up to 50 Gbps
Hardware
- Form factor
- 1RU, rack-mountable
- Uplinks
- 4 x 1/10G SFP+ + 2 x 25G SFP28 (plus 10G HA port)
- Power
- 750W AC power supply (PWR-CH1-750WACR)
- Operating system
- Cisco IOS XE
Official Cisco datasheet
Full specifications, port maps, power draw, and ordering details for this platform. Add your name and work email and the datasheet opens right here in our viewer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controller (CW9800M) cost?
Pricing for the CW9800M 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 CW9800M 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 CW9800M 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 CW9800M as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single CW9800M 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 CW9800M 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 CW9800M.
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