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Cisco CW9800M Catalyst Wireless Controller, 3000 APs, 32,000 Clients, 50 Gbps, 1RU

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Cisco CW9800M Catalyst Wireless Controller, 3000 APs, 32,000 Clients, 50 Gbps, 1RU

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Cisco Catalyst CW9800M wireless LAN controller, 1RU, for medium-sized deployments. Up to 3000 access points, 32,000 clients and 50 Gbps throughput; 4096 WLANs. Uplinks 2x 25G SFP+ and 4x 1/10G SFP+, RJ-45 and 10G SFP redundancy ports. SSO 1:1 and N+1 high availability, hot patching, ISSU. Cisco IOS XE 17.14.1 or later. Ships with one AC power supply, hot-swappable PEMs. Per-AP Cisco DNA or Networking subscription required. One-year limited hardware warranty. Genuine Cisco from ARC IP Networks, a Cisco Registered Partner.

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Cisco CW9800M at a glance

The Cisco Catalyst CW9800M is a 1RU wireless LAN controller for medium-sized deployments, supporting up to 3000 access points, 32,000 clients and 50 Gbps throughput. It has 2x 25G and 4x 1/10G SFP+ uplinks, runs Cisco IOS XE 17.14.1 or later, and is the named replacement for the Catalyst 9800-40.

ARC IP Networks is a Cisco Registered Partner in Australia. We supply the genuine Cisco CW9800M through Cisco's authorised Australian distribution, with a GST tax invoice on every order.

Scale3000 APs, 32,000 clients
ThroughputUp to 50 Gbps
Uplinks2x 25G + 4x 1/10G SFP+
HASSO 1:1 and N+1

Best for

  • Medium-sized campuses consolidating wireless control
  • Replacing Catalyst 9800-40 controllers
  • Networks needing stateful switchover and hitless upgrades

Key features

Supports up to 3000 access points and 32,000 clients with up to 50 Gbps throughput.

Fixed uplinks: 2x 25 Gbps SFP+ and 4x 1/10 Gbps SFP+.

Redundancy ports for SSO: 1x RJ-45 and 1x 10 Gbps SFP.

Up to 4096 WLANs, 4096 VLANs and 300 Flex APs per site.

High availability with 1:1 active/standby SSO, N+1 redundancy, hot patching and ISSU.

Hot-swappable power entry modules; ships with a single AC power supply.

Managed by WebUI, Cisco Catalyst Center and open-standards APIs.

No licence needed to boot; each connected AP needs a Cisco DNA or Cisco Networking subscription.

Cisco CW9800M specifications

Cisco CW9800M technical specifications
SpecificationValue
Scale
Access pointsUp to 3000
ClientsUp to 32,000
ThroughputUp to 50 Gbps
WLANs / VLANs4096 / 4096
Flex APs per siteUp to 300
Interfaces
Uplinks2x 25 Gbps SFP+, 4x 1/10 Gbps SFP+
Redundancy (SSO)1x RJ-45, 1x 10 Gbps SFP
Management1x RJ-45 service port
Console1x RJ-45, 1x USB 3.0
USB2x USB 3.0
Power and cooling
Power supplyShips with one AC PSU; hot-swappable PEMs
Input90 to 264 VAC or -40 to -72 VDC
Maximum power350W
FansFour internal, front-to-rear airflow
Software and HA
SoftwareCisco IOS XE 17.14.1 or later
High availabilitySSO 1:1, N+1, hot patching, ISSU
ManagementWebUI, Catalyst Center, APIs
Physical and environment
Form factor1RU
Dimensions (W x D x H)43.94 x 46.74 x 4.39 cm
Operating temperature0 to 40°C (0 to 50°C short term)
Humidity10% to 90% noncondensing
Licensing and warranty
LicensingNo licence to boot; one subscription licence per AP; Smart Account mandatory
WarrantyOne-year limited hardware warranty

Figures from Cisco's official data sheet.

The Cisco CW9800M in depth

Mid-size control in 1RU

The CW9800M brings Catalyst 9800 IOS XE wireless control to a 1RU platform for up to 3000 access points and 32,000 clients. Cisco's end-of-sale notice for the Catalyst 9800-40 and 9800-80 names the CW9800M as the replacement for the 9800-40.

Resilience

Stateful switchover with 1:1 active standby and N+1 redundancy keeps APs and clients connected, while hot patching and ISSU allow upgrades without downtime. Power entry modules are hot-swappable.

Licensing

No licence is needed to boot the controller, but each AP that joins needs a Cisco DNA software subscription or Cisco Networking Subscription, and a Smart Account is mandatory.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about the Cisco CW9800M from the ARC IP Networks team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Up to 3000 access points and 32,000 clients, with up to 50 Gbps throughput.

Yes. Cisco's end-of-sale notice for the Catalyst 9800-40 and 9800-80 lists the CW9800M as the replacement for the C9800-40-K9.

No licence is needed to boot. Each connected access point needs a Cisco DNA software subscription or Cisco Networking Subscription licence, and a Smart Account is mandatory.

Yes. It ships with one AC power supply; a second power entry module of the same type can be added, and PEMs are hot-swappable. Spares include PWR-CH1-750WACR (AC) and PWR-CH1-950WDCR (DC).

A one-year limited hardware warranty, with replacement parts shipped within ten working days of the RMA request.

ARC IP Networks is a Cisco Registered Partner and supplies the genuine Cisco CW9800M through Cisco's authorised Australian distribution, with a GST tax invoice.

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ARC IP Networks is a Cisco Registered Partner, supplying Cisco switching, wireless, collaboration and security products to businesses, schools and integrators across Australia.

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  • Manufacturer's warranty and local pre-sales help choosing the right model and licence.
  • GST tax invoice on every order, with trade and project pricing available.

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