Cisco – 5508 Series Wireless LAN Controller for High Availability – AIR-CT5508-HA-K9

Cisco 5508 Series Wireless LAN Controller for High Availability – AIR-CT5508-HA-K9

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Cisco 5508 Series Wireless LAN Controller for High Availability – AIR-CT5508-HA-K9

Description

This is a Cisco 5508 Series Wireless LAN Controller designed specifically for high-availability (HA) wireless deployments in enterprise and campus environments. The controller operates as a standby unit within a Stateful Switchover (SSO) configuration, providing seamless failover and continuous wireless service availability for Cisco wireless networks.

The AIR-CT5508-HA-K9 controller supports centralized wireless LAN management with advanced RF management, mobility services, enterprise-grade security, and high-density wireless scalability. It is optimized for Cisco Unified Wireless Network deployments and enables sub-second failover between active and standby wireless controllers for mission-critical wireless operations.

Key Features

• Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN Controller
• Dedicated high-availability (HA) controller model
• Supports Stateful Switchover (SSO) failover
• Enables seamless wireless redundancy
• Supports up to 500 wireless access points
• Centralized WLAN management platform
• Optimized for 802.11n and 802.11ac deployments
• Advanced RF management and mobility services
• Enterprise-grade wireless security support
• Suitable for large enterprise and campus WLAN deployments

Specifications

• Part Number: AIR-CT5508-HA-K9
• Product Series: Cisco 5500 Series
• Product Type: Wireless LAN Controller (High Availability)
• Deployment Role: Standby / HA Controller
• Maximum Access Point Support: Up to 500 APs
• Maximum Client Support: Up to 7000 wireless clients
• Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac
• Uplink Ports: 8 × SFP distribution ports
• Console Ports:
  • 1 × RJ-45 console
  • 1 × Mini-USB console
• Service Port: 1 × RJ-45
• USB Port: Yes
• High Availability Support: Stateful Switchover (SSO)
• Mounting Type: Rack Mount (1U)
• Dimensions: 44 × 53.9 × 4.45 cm
• Weight: Approximately 9 kg
• Deployment Environment: Enterprise / Campus / Data Center WLAN
• Function: Provides redundant wireless LAN controller failover and centralized WLAN management