REFURBISHED
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Cisco C9800-L-C-K9 Refurbished — Wi-Fi 6 Wireless LAN Controller
MPN: C9800-L-C-K9
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Lifetime
Warranty
ISO 9001
Certified Testing
R2v3
Responsible Refurb
25+
Years
5K+
Customers
ISO
Certified
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Tested
Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Professionally tested to factory specification. Backed by 25 years of enterprise wireless trust.
This refurbished Cisco C9800-L-C-K9 is a Catalyst 9800-L Wireless LAN Controller with all-copper uplinks, professionally tested and reset to factory defaults. Built on Cisco IOS XE, this 1U rack-mount unit is purpose-built for small to midsize enterprise campus and branch deployments requiring centralized, scalable Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) management. Every unit ships after full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, and final inspection under WhaleyComm's ISO 9001-certified process.The C9800-L-C-K9 delivers up to 5 Gbps aggregate throughput and supports up to 250 access points and 5,000 clients under the base license, with upgrade paths available via the Performance license. The copper uplink interface set includes four 2.5G/1G RJ45 data ports and two 10G RJ45 uplink ports, plus a dedicated RJ45 management port, RJ45 redundancy port for Stateful Switchover (SSO), USB 3.0, and both RJ45 and Micro-USB console ports. Security is hardware-anchored with Cisco Secure Boot, Trust Anchor module, image signing, runtime defenses, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) integration. The open IOS XE platform supports NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG model-driven telemetry, and Plug and Play (PnP) zero-touch provisioning.
At $2,399, this refurbished C9800-L-C-K9 delivers a proven enterprise-grade WLAN platform at a significant discount versus new list pricing — without compromising on capability, compliance, or support. WhaleyComm's R2v3 and e-Stewards certifications ensure responsible sourcing, and every unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty.
Technical Specifications
MPN
C9800-L-C-K9
Product Family
Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Series
Product Type
Wireless LAN Controller
Uplink Type
Copper
Form Factor
1U Rack-Mountable
Operating System
Cisco IOS XE
Wi-Fi Standard
802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 1, Wave 2 / 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Max Access Points (Base)
250
Max Clients (Base)
5,000
Max Throughput
5 Gbps
Max VLANs
4,096
Max WLANs
4,096
Data Ports
4 x 2.5G/1G RJ45 (10-Mbps not supported)
Uplink Ports
2 x 10G RJ45
Management Port
1 x RJ45 (out-of-band)
Redundancy Port
1 x RJ45 (SSO)
Console Port
1 x RJ45, 1 x Micro-USB
USB Port
1 x USB 3.0 Type-A
Power Supply
External 12V DC, 110W AC adapter (C9800-AC-110W), 120/240V AC
Weight
3.95 lb (1.79 kg)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
1.58 in x 8.5 in x 9.06 in (4.02 cm x 21.59 cm x 23.01 cm)
High Availability
Stateful Switchover (SSO), In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), hot and cold patching
Security
Secure Boot, Trust Anchor module, image signing, runtime defenses, integrity verification, ETA, SD-Access, WPA3, 802.1X, RBAC, ACL
Automation
NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG model-driven telemetry, Plug and Play (PnP)
Wired Standards
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1AX Link Aggregation
Ideal Use Cases
Small to Midsize Enterprise Campus
Centrally manage up to 250 access points and 5,000 wireless clients across a campus environment with 5 Gbps aggregate throughput and full Wi-Fi 6 support.
Enterprise Branch and Distributed Sites
Deploy as a fixed wireless controller at branch locations requiring reliable, policy-consistent WLAN management with Cisco IOS XE and Plug and Play zero-touch provisioning.
High-Security Wireless Environments
Meet strict security requirements with hardware-anchored Secure Boot, Trust Anchor technology, Encrypted Traffic Analytics, WPA3, 802.1X, and Software-Defined Access integration.
Network Automation and Intent-Based Networking
Leverage NETCONF, RESTCONF, and YANG model-driven telemetry to automate day-0 through day-N operations and integrate with Cisco Catalyst Center for unified visibility.
High-Availability Wireless Infrastructure
Maintain always-on services with Stateful Switchover (SSO), In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), and hot and cold patching to eliminate planned and unplanned downtime.
Wi-Fi 6 Upgrade Projects
Modernize legacy wireless infrastructure by controlling Cisco Catalyst 9100 Wi-Fi 6 and Aironet 802.11ac Wave 1 and Wave 2 access points from a single, scalable platform.
What's Included
Cisco C9800-L-C-K9 Wireless LAN Controller
12V DC 110W AC Power Adapter (C9800-AC-110W)
Fan Module
Lifetime Warranty — No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. We have stood behind our hardware for 25 years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
COMPATIBLE PLATFORMS
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The Cisco C9800-L-C-K9 is compatible with the following access points: Cisco Catalyst 9100 Series (802.11ax / Wi-Fi 6) and Cisco Aironet 802.11ac Wave 1 and Wave 2 access points.
SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS & STANDARDS
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Wired and switching standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, IEEE 802.1AX Link Aggregation.
MANAGEMENT & AUTOMATION
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Management integration: Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
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Automation protocols: NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP.
ADDITIONAL COMPATIBILITY
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Wireless standards supported: IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac Wave 1 and Wave 2, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), 802.11d, 802.11e (WMM), 802.11h, 802.11k, 802.11r, 802.11u, 802.11w.
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
Clear fulfilment, tracking, return, warranty, and support information for enterprise hardware orders.
Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
The C9800-L-C-K9 supports Cisco Catalyst 9100 Series 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) access points as well as Cisco Aironet 802.11ac Wave 1 and Wave 2 access points. For a full compatibility matrix specific to your IOS XE software version, contact our engineering team or consult the official Cisco compatibility guide.
Under the base license, the C9800-L-C-K9 supports up to 250 access points and 5,000 wireless clients with up to 5 Gbps aggregate throughput. A Performance license upgrade is available to expand capacity beyond the base tier.
Yes. The C9800-L-C-K9 is powered by an external 12V DC, 110W AC adapter (Cisco model C9800-AC-110W) that operates on 120/240V AC input. This adapter ships with the unit by default.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Cisco C9800-L-C-K9 Refurbished — Wi-Fi 6 Wireless LAN Controller
$3,450.00
Cisco
Cisco C9800-L-C-K9 Refurbished — Wi-Fi 6 Wireless LAN Controller
MPN: C9800-L-C-K9
$3,450.00
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