Cisco wireless LAN controller WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 Cisco wireless LAN controller

Cisco wireless LAN controller WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 Cisco wireless LAN controller

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment

SKU: CSC-WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 | Part #: WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 | MPN: WS-SVC-WISM2-K9

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About the Cisco wireless LAN controller WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 Cisco wireless LAN controller

Quality of Service, traffic prioritization, and advanced roaming capabilities define the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller WS-SVC-WISM2-K9, a service module blade engineered for enterprise-scale wireless deployments. This Cisco Catalyst 6500 / 7600 Service Module Blade consolidates wireless LAN control into your existing chassis infrastructure, delivering two independent WLC instances per module with support for up to 1,000 access points and 15,000 wireless clients. Built on the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) OS platform, the WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 integrates seamlessly with Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco CleanAir, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for unified management and visibility across your wireless network.

Network engineers benefit from stateful switchover and N+1 redundancy to ensure continuous availability, while per-SSID VLAN mapping and 802.11e / WMM enable granular traffic shaping for voice and video prioritization. The module communicates with access points via CAPWAP protocol and supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards. Security is hardened through WPA, WPA2, AES-CCMP encryption with hardware acceleration, TKIP, 802.1X, EAP authentication, and integrated rogue AP detection and containment. Intra-controller and inter-controller roaming via mobility groups ensures seamless client transitions across your wireless fabric. Each controller instance manages up to 500 access points, delivering the scalability large distributed networks demand.

Enterprise Deployment Scenarios

  • Campus and multi-building wireless networks requiring centralized control with distributed redundancy across Catalyst 6500 or 7600 chassis
  • High-density environments supporting 15,000+ concurrent wireless clients with QoS-based voice and video traffic prioritization
  • Secure enterprise deployments leveraging WPA2, AES encryption, and ISE integration for 802.1X-authenticated access
  • Mobile workforce environments with inter-controller roaming and mobility groups spanning multiple WLC instances
  • Mixed-standards environments supporting legacy 802.11b/g and modern 802.11n infrastructure in a single unified control plane

For enterprise IT procurement teams evaluating wireless controller consolidation, contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation on the Cisco WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 and explore deployment options tailored to your infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Equipment
SKUCSC-WS-SVC-WISM2-K9
Part NumberWS-SVC-WISM2-K9
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberWS-SVC-WISM2-K9
Product SeriesCisco Wireless LAN Services Module 2 (WiSM2)
Form FactorCisco Catalyst 6500 / 7600 Service Module Blade
Compatible ChassisCisco Catalyst 6500 Series, Cisco 7600 Series Router
Controller Instances per Module2 (two independent WLC instances per blade)
Maximum Access Points per Module1,000 (500 per controller instance)
Maximum Wireless Clients per Module15,000
AP Communication ProtocolCAPWAP (Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points)
Supported 802.11 Standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Security StandardsWPA, WPA2, AES-CCMP, TKIP, 802.1X, EAP, rogue AP detection and containment
High AvailabilityStateful Switchover (SSO), N+1 redundancy
Management IntegrationCisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco CleanAir, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Software PlatformCisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) OS
VLAN SupportYes — multiple SSIDs with per-SSID VLAN mapping
QoS802.11e / WMM, voice and video prioritization
EncryptionAES hardware-accelerated encryption
InterfacesIntegrated via Catalyst 6500/7600 chassis backplane
Mobility FeaturesIntra-controller and inter-controller roaming, mobility groups
Product TypeWireless LAN Controller Service Module

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco wireless LAN controller WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 Cisco wireless LAN controller

What does the Cisco Cisco wireless LAN controller WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 Cisco wireless LAN controller do?

The Cisco Cisco wireless LAN controller WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 Cisco wireless LAN 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.

Is the Cisco Cisco wireless LAN controller WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 Cisco wireless LAN controller compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco Cisco wireless LAN controller WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 Cisco wireless LAN controller interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.