Description

The Cisco Catalyst 9800-40 Wireless Controller is designed to provide enterprise-class wireless connectivity with the scalability, performance, and security required for today’s digital campuses. Built on Cisco IOS XE and supporting Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), the 9800-40 delivers consistent and reliable wireless services while enabling centralized management of access points and policies.

Supporting up to 2,000 access points and 32,000 clients, the Catalyst 9800-40 is optimized for medium to large campus environments. Its modular, redundant hardware and software design ensures high availability, while advanced security features like secure boot, runtime defenses, and encrypted traffic inspection protect networks against evolving threats.

Integrated with Cisco DNA Center, the controller simplifies operations through automation, assurance, and analytics, enabling IT teams to proactively manage wireless performance and troubleshoot faster. The 9800-40 is ideal for organizations looking to future-proof their wireless infrastructure with a flexible, cloud-ready solution.

Key Features & Benefits

• Supports up to 2,000 access points and 32,000 clients

• Powered by Cisco IOS XE for modularity and programmability

• Native Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support for high-density environments

• Advanced security: secure boot, runtime defenses, encrypted traffic inspection

• Seamless integration with Cisco DNA Center for automation and assurance

• High availability with redundancy and stateful switchover (SSO)

• Scalable for medium to large enterprise campuses

• Flexible deployment: on-premises, private cloud, or public cloud

Technical Specifications

✅ The Cisco Catalyst 9800-40 Wireless Controller provides secure, scalable, and cloud-ready wireless connectivity, making it the ideal backbone for modern enterprise Wi-Fi deployments.