Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CISC-C9800200K9 | Part #: C9800-200-K9 | MPN: C9800-200-K9
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About the Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller
The Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller is a purpose-built, hardware-based wireless LAN controller designed for enterprise campuses requiring high-density, high-availability wireless infrastructure. Built on Cisco IOS XE and the Catalyst 9000 architecture, it supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) access points alongside Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E deployments, enabling organizations to future-proof their wireless infrastructure without forklift upgrades. The platform delivers stateful switchover (SSO) high availability, ensuring sub-second failover and zero-client disruption during controller-level events, making it suitable for mission-critical environments such as hospitals, financial trading floors, and large enterprise campuses.
The Catalyst 9800-200 leverages Cisco's programmable UADP 3.0 ASIC for hardware-accelerated data plane processing, offloading packet forwarding, QoS enforcement, and deep packet inspection from the control plane CPU. This architecture enables line-rate throughput even under peak load conditions supporting tens of thousands of simultaneous clients. The controller integrates natively with Cisco DNA Center for intent-based networking automation, Cisco AI Endpoint Analytics for client profiling, and Cisco Spaces for location and IoT services, positioning it as a converged platform for modern enterprise networking.
From a security standpoint, the 9800-200 embeds Cisco TrustSec, mDNS gateway functionality, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) for threat detection without decryption, and native integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for zero-trust policy enforcement. The controller runs a model-driven programmability stack with support for YANG data models, RESTCONF, NETCONF, and streaming telemetry, enabling full integration into NetDevOps workflows and third-party orchestration platforms. It occupies a 1U rack form factor and is positioned between the 9800-80 and the 9800-L in Cisco's controller portfolio, addressing mid-to-large enterprise campus scale requirements launched in Q1 2026.
Ideal for
- Large enterprise campus wireless consolidation supporting 3,000–6,000 Cisco Catalyst Wi-Fi 7 access points under a single controller pair with SSO high availability
- Healthcare campus deployments requiring zero-downtime failover, segmented clinical and guest networks, and IoT medical device onboarding via Cisco ISE integration
- Higher education institutions managing high-density lecture halls, dormitories, and outdoor deployments with per-SSID QoS and Cisco Spaces location analytics
- Financial services trading floor environments demanding deterministic low-latency wireless connectivity with Encrypted Traffic Analytics for compliance-driven threat visibility
- Manufacturing and logistics campuses deploying Wi-Fi 7 for real-time inventory tracking, AGV connectivity, and industrial IoT segmentation via Cisco TrustSec
- Sports and entertainment venues requiring simultaneous support for 64,000+ wireless clients with dynamic RF management and centralized policy enforcement
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Model | Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mount |
| Maximum Access Points Supported | 6,000 APs |
| Maximum Wireless Clients | 64,000 clients |
| Wi-Fi Standards Supported | 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11n |
| Data Plane Architecture | Cisco UADP 3.0 ASIC hardware-accelerated forwarding |
| System Throughput | Up to 40 Gbps aggregate wireless traffic throughput |
| Network Interfaces | 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports; 2 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet management ports |
| High Availability | Stateful Switchover (SSO) with sub-second failover; N+1 and N+N HA support |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE (17.x and later) |
| Programmability | NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, YANG data models, streaming telemetry, Python scripting |
| Security Features | Cisco TrustSec, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), MACsec, WPA3-Enterprise, 802.1X/EAP, rogue AP detection and containment |
| Management Integration | Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco Spaces, Cisco ISE, SNMP v3, Syslog, NetFlow/IPFIX |
| RF Management | Cisco AI-driven RRM (Radio Resource Management), Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA), CleanAir spectrum intelligence |
| Mobility Architecture | Cisco Unified Wireless (Centralized), FlexConnect (local switching), SD-Access wireless fabric mode |
| SSID Support | Up to 4,096 WLANs (16 SSIDs per AP radio) |
| VPN Tunneling | CAPWAP, DTLS encryption for control and data plane AP tunnels |
| Redundant Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies (standard configuration) |
| Power Supply Input | 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | Approximately 350W maximum under full load |
| Rack Units | 1U (fits standard 19-inch EIA rack) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Compliance and Certifications | FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, UL, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, RoHS |
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CISC-C9800200K9 |
| Part Number | C9800-200-K9 |
| Condition | New |
| Model | Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mount |
| Maximum Access Points Supported | 6,000 APs |
| Maximum Wireless Clients | 64,000 clients |
| Wi-Fi Standards Supported | 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11n |
| Data Plane Architecture | Cisco UADP 3.0 ASIC hardware-accelerated forwarding |
| System Throughput | Up to 40 Gbps aggregate wireless traffic throughput |
| Network Interfaces | 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports; 2 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet management ports |
| High Availability | Stateful Switchover (SSO) with sub-second failover; N+1 and N+N HA support |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE (17.x and later) |
| Programmability | NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, YANG data models, streaming telemetry, Python scripting |
| Security Features | Cisco TrustSec, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), MACsec, WPA3-Enterprise, 802.1X/EAP, rogue AP detection and containment |
| Management Integration | Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco Spaces, Cisco ISE, SNMP v3, Syslog, NetFlow/IPFIX |
| RF Management | Cisco AI-driven RRM (Radio Resource Management), Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA), CleanAir spectrum intelligence |
| Mobility Architecture | Cisco Unified Wireless (Centralized), FlexConnect (local switching), SD-Access wireless fabric mode |
| SSID Support | Up to 4,096 WLANs (16 SSIDs per AP radio) |
| VPN Tunneling | CAPWAP, DTLS encryption for control and data plane AP tunnels |
| Redundant Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies (standard configuration) |
| Power Supply Input | 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | Approximately 350W maximum under full load |
| Rack Units | 1U (fits standard 19-inch EIA rack) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Compliance and Certifications | FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, UL, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, RoHS |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller
What does the Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller do?
The Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
What does the Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller do?
The Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
What does the Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller do?
The Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
What are the headline specs of the Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller?
Key specifications for the Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller: new condition; manufacturer Cisco; model Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller; form factor 1U Rack-Mount; maximum access points supported 6,000 APs; maximum wireless clients 64,000 clients; wi-fi standards supported 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11n. Manufacturer part number C9800-200-K9. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
What are the headline specs of the Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller?
Key specifications for the Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller: new condition; manufacturer Cisco; model Cisco Catalyst 9800-200 Wireless Controller; form factor 1U Rack-Mount; maximum access points supported 6,000 APs; maximum wireless clients 64,000 clients; wi-fi standards supported 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11n. Manufacturer part number C9800-200-K9. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.