Cisco AIR-CT5508-K9 Wireless LAN Controller 5508 | Enterprise Wi-Fi Controller | Up to 500 APs | 8× Gigabit SFP Ports | High Availability WLAN Controller | Rackmount
- Centralized management for Cisco wireless access points
- Supports up to 500 APs and thousands of wireless clients
- High-performance WLAN controller architecture
- 8 × Gigabit Ethernet SFP uplink ports
- Up to ~20 Gbps aggregate wireless throughput (deployment dependent)
- High Availability (HA) support with redundancy options
- Supports FlexConnect, Local, and Mesh AP modes
- Advanced RF management and optimization
- Seamless roaming and mobility control
- Integrated wireless security enforcement
- Cisco AireOS operating system
- Rackmount 1U enterprise chassis design
- SKU: AIR-CT5508-K9
- Categories: Wireless Lan Controllers
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise campus Wi-Fi management
- Large office wireless networks
- University and education networks
- Hospitality and hotel Wi-Fi systems
- Government and corporate WLAN infrastructure
- Centralized multi-site wireless deployments
Security Features
- WPA2-Enterprise / WPA2-Personal support
- 802.1X authentication with RADIUS / TACACS+
- Secure CAPWAP tunneling for AP communication
- Rogue access point detection and containment
- Wireless Intrusion Detection & Prevention (WIDS/WIPS)
- VLAN segmentation and SSID isolation
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Secure HTTPS / SSH / SNMPv3 management
- Guest access policies and captive portal support
| Model | AIR-CT5508-K9 |
|---|---|
| Series | Cisco 5500 Wireless LAN Controller |
| Type | Enterprise WLAN Controller |
| Max AP Support | Up to 500 APs |
| Client Capacity | Up to ~7000 clients (typical deployment) |
| Network Ports | 8 × 1G Ethernet (SFP) |
| Management Ports | 1 × management port, console port |
| Throughput | Up to ~20 Gbps (model/config dependent) |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Operating System | Multi-plane architecture (control + data separation) |
| Operating System | Cisco AireOS |
| Redundancy | Supports dual PSU / HA pair (depending model) |
| Dimensions | 44.0 × 53.9 × 4.45 cm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | ~8.5 kg (single PSU configuration) |
| Weight | ~9.1 kg (dual PSU configuration) |
| Power Supply | Internal redundant AC power supply design (model dependent) |
| Redundancy | Supports dual PSU / HA pair (depending model) |
• Next-day delivery available across the UAE (excluding public holidays)
• Shipping charges are included within the UAE
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• Delivery timelines may vary during public holidays or unforeseen circumstances
• Customers may return products within 7 days of purchase
• A 5% deduction will apply to all approved returns
• Returned items must be in their original condition and packaging
• After the initial 7-day return period, refunds are not available
• Within 30 days of purchase, customers are eligible for a replacement only
• Replacements are subject to the availability of equivalent items currently in stock
• If the same item is unavailable, a suitable alternative of similar item may be offered.
The Cisco ISR4451-X-V/K9 is a high-performance enterprise branch router from the Cisco ISR 4000 Series. Designed for voice, video, and secure WAN connectivity, it supports modular service integration, advanced security features, and scalable performance for enterprise and service provider networks.
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