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Cisco AIR-CT5508-100-K9 Refurbished - 100 AP Wireless Controller
MPN: AIR-CT5508-100-K9
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The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN Controller — model AIR-CT5508-100-K9 — is a Refurbished enterprise-class wireless controller designed to manage and scale centralized Wi-Fi infrastructure across mid-size to large organizations. Licensed for up to 100 access points, this controller provides IT teams with centralized configuration, monitoring, and security enforcement across the entire wireless network from a single management plane.Built on Cisco's proven wireless architecture, the 5508 integrates seamlessly with Cisco Aironet access points and works within the Cisco Unified Wireless Network framework. Administrators benefit from robust RF management, client load balancing, rogue detection, and integrated security features including WPA2 and 802.1X authentication support — all from a rack-mountable 1U chassis.
Purchasing a Refurbished unit through WhaleyComm allows enterprises to deploy reliable, name-brand Cisco wireless infrastructure while reducing capital expenditure. Each unit is inspected and tested to ensure operational integrity before shipment. Whether you are expanding an existing Cisco wireless deployment or building out a new campus network, the AIR-CT5508-100-K9 delivers the scalability, control, and Cisco ecosystem compatibility your team depends on.
At a price point of $185.00, this controller represents outstanding value for budget-conscious IT departments that refuse to compromise on performance or vendor consistency.
Technical Specifications
{'Manufacturer Part Number'
'AIR-CT5508-100-K9', 'Brand': 'Cisco', 'Product Series': 'Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN Controller', 'Model': '5508', 'Access Point Capacity': '100 APs (licensed)', 'Form Factor': '1U Rack-Mountable', 'Condition': 'Refurbished', 'Network Management': 'Centralized Wireless LAN Management', 'Security Standards': 'WPA2, 802.1X'}
Ideal Use Cases
Mid-Size Enterprise Campus Wireless
Organizations managing wireless across multiple floors or buildings can centralize AP control under a single 5508 controller, simplifying policy enforcement and reducing administrative overhead. The 100 AP license supports meaningful scale without overspending on capacity that won't be utilized.
Cisco Wireless Network Expansion
IT teams already operating within the Cisco Unified Wireless Network ecosystem can add the AIR-CT5508-100-K9 as a Refurbished secondary or expansion controller to absorb additional access points. This enables seamless growth while maintaining architectural consistency and existing tooling investments.
Education and Healthcare Campus Deployments
Schools, universities, and healthcare facilities with distributed, high-density wireless needs benefit from the 5508's centralized management and robust security capabilities including 802.1X authentication. Deploying Refurbished hardware allows these budget-sensitive organizations to achieve enterprise-grade wireless coverage without straining capital budgets.
What's Included
✔ Cisco AIR-CT5508-100-K9 Wireless LAN Controller (Refurbished)
✔ 100 AP License (pre-installed)
✔ Power Cable
✔ Standard 90-Day WhaleyComm Hardware Warranty
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The Cisco AIR-CT5508-100-K9 is compatible with Cisco Aironet access points supported under the Cisco Unified Wireless Network architecture. It integrates with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for advanced network access control and supports management through Cisco Prime Infrastructure [Verify current version support]. Compatible with standard 802.11a/b/g/n access points within the supported Cisco AP portfolio. Consult Cisco's End-of-Life notices and compatibility matrices to confirm support for specific AP models and software versions in your environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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This model includes a license for up to 100 access points, making it well-suited for mid-size to large enterprise wireless deployments that require centralized management at scale.
Refurbished means this unit has been previously deployed and has since been inspected, tested, and verified to be in working condition before being resold. It offers the same core functionality as new hardware at a substantially lower price point.
The 5508 controller is designed to work within the Cisco Unified Wireless Network ecosystem and supports a wide range of Cisco Aironet access points. We recommend verifying compatibility with your specific AP models and firmware versions against Cisco's official compatibility documentation.
The Cisco 5508 platform supports additional AP license upgrades up to its maximum platform capacity. Please contact WhaleyComm to discuss available license upgrade options compatible with this controller model.
Cisco AIR-CT5508-100-K9 Refurbished - 100 AP Wireless Controller
$185.00
Cisco
Cisco AIR-CT5508-100-K9 Refurbished - 100 AP Wireless Controller
MPN: AIR-CT5508-100-K9
$185.00
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