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Data Sheet Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Maximum Performance and Scalability ● Support for up to 500 access points and 7000 clients ● 802.11n optimized for up to nine times the performance of 802.11a/g networks ● Enhanced uptime with the ability to simultaneously configure and manage 500 access points per controller Improved Mobility and Services ● Larger mobility domain for more simultaneous client associations ● Faster radio resource management (RRM) updates for uninterrupted network access when roaming ● Intelligent RF control plane for self-configuration, self-healing, and self-optimization ● Efficient roaming improves application performance such as toll quality, voice, and consistent streaming of video and data backup Licensing Flexibility and Investment Protection ● Additional access point capacity licenses may be added over time The Cisco® 5500 Series Wireless Controller, shown in Figure 1, is a highly scalable and flexible platform that enables systemwide services for mission-critical wireless networking in medium-sized to large enterprises and campus environments. Designed for 802.11n performance and maximum scalability, the 5500 Series offers enhanced uptime with: ● The ability to simultaneously manage up to 500 access points Superior performance for reliable streaming video and tollquality voice Sub-second stateful failover of all access points and clients from the primary to standby controller Figure 1. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN Controller Cisco OfficeExtend Solution ● Secure, simple, cost-effective mobile teleworker solution ● Up to 500 remote access points per controller ● Supports Cisco® Unified IP Phones for reduced cell phone charges Comprehensive Wired/Wireless Security ● Full Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) access-point-to-controller encryption ● Supports rogue access point detection and denial-ofservice attacks ● Management frame protection detects malicious users and alerts network administrators Enterprise Wireless Mesh ● Dynamic wireless mesh networks support indoor and outdoor connectivity for areas that are difficult to wire Environmentally Responsible ● Support for adaptive power management to turn off access point radios during off-peak hours to reduce power consumption ● OfficeExtend solution reduces costs and supports green best practices by reducing commuting time and saving on gas, vehicle mileage, and insurance costs Features Optimized for high-performance wireless networking, the Cisco 5500 Series Controller offers improved mobility and prepares the business for the next wave of mobile devices and applications. The 5500 Series supports a higher density of clients and delivers more efficient roaming, with at least nine times the throughput of existing 802.11a/g networks. The 5500 Series automates wireless configuration and management functions and allows network managers to have the visibility and control needed to cost-effectively manage, secure, and optimize the performance of their wireless networks. With integrated Cisco CleanAir® technology, the 5500 Series protects 802.11n performance by providing cross-network access to realtime and historic RF interference information for quick troubleshooting and resolution. © 2013 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

The Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller supports Cisco Application Visibility and Control(AVC), the technology that includes the Network-Based Application Recognition 2 (NBAR-2) engine, Cisco’s deep packet inspection (DPI) capability. The NBAR-2 engine can classify applications, applies quality of service (QoS) setting to either drop or mark the traffic, and prioritizes business-critical applications in the network. Cisco AVC uses NetFlow Version 9 to export the flows to Cisco Prime™ Infrastructure or a third-party NetFlow Collector. The 5508 also supports Bonjour Services Directory to enable...

End-to-End Voice ● Supports Unified Communications for improved collaboration through messaging, presence, and conferencing ● Supports all Cisco Unified IP Phones for cost-effective, real-time voice services High Availability ● An optional redundant power supply that helps to ensure maximum availability Environmentally Responsible ● Organizations may choose to turn off access point radios to reduce power consumption during off peak hours Mobility, Security and Management for IPv6 & DualStack Clients ● Secure, reliable wireless connectivity and consistent end-user experience ● Increased...

Item Encryption Specifications ● WEP and TKIP-MIC: RC4 40, 104 and 128 bits (both static and shared keys) ● AES: CBC, CCM, CCMP ● DES: DES-CBC, 3DES ● SSL and TLS: RC4 128-bit and RSA 1024- and 2048-bit ● DTLS: AES-CBC ● IPSec: DES-CBC, 3DES, AES-CBC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) ● IEEE 802.1X ● RFC 2548 Microsoft Vendor-Specific RADIUS Attributes ● RFC 2716 PPP EAP-TLS ● RFC 2865 RADIUS Authentication ● RFC 2866 RADIUS Accounting ● RFC 2867 RADIUS Tunnel Accounting ● RFC 2869 RADIUS Extensions ● RFC 3576 Dynamic Authorization Extensions to RADIUS ● RFC 3579 RADIUS...

● Dimensions (WxDxH): 17.30 x 21.20 x 1.75 in. (440 x 539 x 44.5 mm) ● Weight: 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with 2 power supplies ● Temperature: Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C); Storage temperature: -13 to 158°F (-25 to 70°C) ● Humidity: Operating humidity: 10 95%, noncondensing. Storage humidity: up to 95% ● Input power: 100 to 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz; 1.05 A at 110 VAC, 115W Maximum; 0.523 A at 220 VAC, 115W Maximum; Test Conditions: Redundant Power Supplies, 40C, Full Traffic. ● Heat Dissipation: 392 Btu/hour at 110/220 VAC Maximum Regulatory Compliance CE Mark Safety: ● UL 60950-1:2003 ● EN...

Part Number Cisco SMARTnet Service 8x5xNBD 25 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller (eDelivery) 50 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller (eDelivery) 100 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller (eDelivery) Product Description 250 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller (eDelivery) Ordering Information for Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Additive Capacity Licenses (Paper PAKs) Part Number Cisco SMARTnet Service 8x5xNBD Primary upgrade SKU: Pick any number or combination of the following options under this SKU, to upgrade one or many controllers under one product authorization...