United States$5,000,000+
Inventory Delivered By
A
Aaron Mitchell
5
Catalyst 9800-80 delivers superior scalability and high-density wireless performance.
C9800-80-K9
CATALYST 9800-80 WRLS CTLR
FEATURED DEAL
Name:
C9800-80-K9
- Description:
- CATALYST 9800-80 WRLS CTLR
- Rating:
Added to cart 28 times recently
- Availability:
In stock - Ready to Ship
- Brand:
- Cisco
- GTIN:
- 889728200462
- Condition:
- Warranty:
- 3
- List Price:
$101,465.00
- Price:
$46,257.0054.4% off
Quantity:
1
Business price:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
TRUSTED, TRIED, PROVEN
Officially Accredited
& Verified By
Next-Gen IT
Solutions Powered By
C9800-80-K9 Overview
C9800-80-K9 is a Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller designed for enterprise environments that require high-performance centralized management of wireless networks. While it does not directly transmit radio frequency signals like an access point, it plays a critical role by managing and orchestrating numerous connected APs that operate on various Wi‑Fi standards.
Engineered to secure, monitor, and streamline large-scale deployments, this appliance supports connectivity for APs operating on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands under 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax protocols. With features such as robust security implementations, redundant power supplies, and flexible rack-mount installation options, the C9800-80-K9 is ideally suited for large offices, university campuses, and enterprise data centers that demand reliable wireless infrastructure management.
C9800-80-K9 price is $46,257.00, a 54.4% saving from the Cisco list price of $101,465.00. C9800-80-K9 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
Request bulk order quote for C9800-80-K9 for additional pricing. Browse the full Cisco Wlan Controller series or explore all Cisco products.
C9800-80-K9 Specifications
- Weight
- N/A
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Max Range
- N/A
- Coverage Area
- N/A
- Antenna Gain
- N/A
- Frequency Bands
- 2.4GHz / 5GHz
- Compliance
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- Outdoor Use
- No
- Mesh Networking
- N/A
- Security Features
- WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, VPN
- Beamforming
- N/A
- MIMO Technology
- N/A
- Data Rate
- N/A
- Antenna Type
- N/A
- Product Type
- Wireless LAN Controller
- Wireless Type
- N/A
- Mounting Options
- Rack Mount
- Protocols Supported
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Ethernet
- Wi-Fi Standard
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Connector Type
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Power Supply
- AC / Redundant Power Supply
- Ethernet Port
- Multiple 10G Ethernet
- Max Number of Devices Supported
- Up to 64,000 clients
- Management Features
- On-Premises, CLI, SNMP, REST API
- Processor
- Multi-core processor
- Memory
- 16GB DRAM, 4GB Flash
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Wireless Controller (C9800-80-K9)
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table
 C9800-80-K9 |  C9800-40-K9 |  C1-AIR-CT5508-K9 |  C9800-L-C-K9 |  C1-AIR-CT5760-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Wireless LAN Controller | Wireless LAN Controller | Wireless Product | Wireless LAN Controller | Wireless Access Point |
| Wireless Type | N/A | Controller | Access Point | N/A | Access Point |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 | N/A | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | N/A | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | N/A | 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Data Rate | N/A | N/A | 1Gbps | N/A | 1Gbps |
| Max Range | N/A | N/A | 200 feet | N/A | N/A |
| Coverage Area | N/A | N/A | 2000 sq feet | N/A | N/A |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 / SFP | N/A | RJ-45 | N/A | RJ-45 |
| Antenna Type | N/A | N/A | Omnidirectional | N/A | Omnidirectional |
| Antenna Gain | N/A | N/A | 5dBi | N/A | 5dBi |
| MIMO Technology | N/A | N/A | MU-MIMO | N/A | MU-MIMO |
| Beamforming | N/A | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes |
| Mounting Options | Rack Mount | Rack Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | N/A | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount |
| Power Supply | AC / Redundant Power Supply | AC Adapter/Dual PSU | PoE | AC Adapter | PoE |
| Mesh Networking | N/A | N/A | No | N/A | No |
| Ethernet Port | Multiple 10G Ethernet | 2x 10G SFP+ | 1x Gigabit | 2x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit |
| Max Number of Devices Supported | Up to 64,000 clients | 40 APs / 2000 Clients | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Protocols Supported | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Ethernet | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Ethernet | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax / Ethernet | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax / Ethernet | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Management Features | On-Premises, CLI, SNMP, REST API | Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP | Cloud Management / On-Premises | On-Premises / SNMP | Cloud Management / On-Premises / SNMP |
| Security Features | WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, VPN | WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, TrustSec, VPN | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X / VPN | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X |
| Compliance | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS |
| Processor | Multi-core processor | Quad-core | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | 16GB DRAM, 4GB Flash | 8GB | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Outdoor Use | No | No | No | No | No |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Wireless Controller (C9800-80-K9) | Cisco Catalyst 9800-40 Wireless Controller | C1-AIR-CT5508-K9 Wireless Access Point | Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller (C9800-L-C-K9) | C1-AIR-CT5760-K9 Wireless Access Point |
| Height | N/A | 1.75 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 17.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | 18 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | 13.2 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wi‑Fi Standard |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Brandon Hayes
4
Reliable enterprise WLAN controller with advanced security.
C
Colton Whitfield
5
Handles large wireless deployments with consistent uptime.
D
Damon Porter
3
Powerful controller offering smooth centralized management.
E
Evan Harper
4
High-capacity wireless platform built for enterprise scale.
F
Franklin Doyle
5
Stable performance and excellent integration capabilities.
G
Graham Caldwell
5
Professional wireless controller supporting mission-critical operations.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Wireless Controller (C9800-80-K9)?
The Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Wireless Controller is a fixed, high-performance appliance that centrally manages up to 6,000 access points and 64,000 clients for enterprise-grade wireless networking.
How many access points and clients can the C9800-80 support?
The C9800-80 supports up to 6,000 access points and 64,000 clients, delivering scalable wireless coverage for large campuses and data centers.
Which licensing options are available for the C9800-80-K9?
Licensing options include Cisco DNA Essentials, DNA Advantage, and Cisco Plus, each offering incremental feature sets for security, analytics, and automation.
What deployment modes does the Catalyst 9800-80 support?
It supports standalone, high-availability pair, and Cisco DNA Center–managed deployments to ensure flexibility and redundancy in enterprise networks.