Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL Wireless Controller for Cloud

Built from the ground-up for the Intent-based networking and Cisco DNA, Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers are Cisco IOS® XE based and integrate the RF excellence of Cisco Aironet® access points creating the best-in-class wireless experience for your evolving and growing organization. TheCisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllersare built on an open and programmable architecture with built-in security, streaming telemetry and rich analytics.

The Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers are built on the three pillars of network excellence-always on, secure, and deployed anywhere-which strengthen the network by providing the best wireless experience without compromise, while saving time and money.

The Cisco® Catalyst® 9800-CL is the next generation of enterprise-class wireless controllers for cloud, with seamless software updates for distributed branches and midsize campuses to large enterprises and service providers.

The Cisco Catalyst 9800-CLController is feature rich and enterprise ready to power your business-critical operations and transform end-customer experiences:

• High availability and seamless software updates, enabled by hot and cold patching, keep your clients and services always on in planned and unplanned events.
• Secure air, devices, and users with the Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL. Wireless infrastructure becomes the strongest first line of defense with Cisco Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access). The controller comes with built-in security: runtime defenses, image signing and integrity verification.
• Deploy anywhere to enable wireless connectivity everywhere. Whether in a public or private cloud, the Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL best meets your organization's needs.
• Built on a modular operating system, the 9800-CL features open and programmable APIs that enable automation of day-0 to day-N network operations. Model-driven streaming telemetry provides deep insights into the health of your network and clients.