Enterprise‑Grade Wireless with AIR CT5508 50 K9 Controller

The AIR CT5508 50 K9 is a robust enterprise-grade wireless LAN controller engineered for medium‑to‑large network deployments. Delivered with 50 access point (AP) licenses and scalable to support up to 500 APs, this controller offers high‑performance connectivity, centralized control, and strong enterprise security.

Feature Highlights

High Capacity and Scalability

Packaging 50 AP licenses as standard, the AIR CT5508 50 K9 scales seamlessly—supporting up to 500 access points and managing thousands of clients. It ensures future‑proof network growth while centralizing wireless management.

Superior Wireless Performance

Supporting the full suite of wireless standards including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (as well as newer 802.11d/e/h/k/r/u/w certs), the AIR CT5508 50 K9 delivers up to nine times the throughput of legacy 802.11a/g networks. This makes it ideal for data‑intensive environments such as voice, video, and mobile applications.

Enterprise‑Class Architecture

Built for reliability, the AIR CT5508 50 K9 features multiple 8 × SFP uplink ports, redundant console I/O options (RJ‑45 and mini‑USB), and support for dual power supplies. With a rack‑mountable 1U form factor, it integrates cleanly into standard network infrastructure.

Security & Management

Advanced Security Capabilities

This controller supports WPA2, IEEE 802.11i, AES, TKIP, as well as IPsec DTLS encryption for OfficeExtend deployments. Rogue access point detection and policy enforcement ensure secure, compliant operations.

Centralized Management & Visibility

Utilizing Cisco’s Unified Wireless Network architecture, the AIR CT5508 50 K9 integrates with Cisco CleanAir for RF interference monitoring, Network-Based Application Recognition 2 (NBAR‑2) for QoS, Bonjour Services Directory, and Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) or Prime Infrastructure. Administrators benefit from real‑time analytics, centralized configuration, and granular policy control.

Technical Specifications

• Includes 50 access point licenses (expandable up to 500)

• Eight SFP uplink ports for flexible network connectivity

• RJ‑45 and mini‑USB console ports for administration

• 10/100/1000 Mbps service port for network access

• Supports wireless standards: 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac

• Input voltage: 100–240 VAC; maximum power consumption: 115 W

• Operating temperature range: 0–40°C

• Operating humidity: up to 95% non‑condensing

• Dimensions: 44 × 53.9 × 4.45 cm

• Weight: approximately 15.9 kg

Ideal Use Cases

The AIR CT5508 50 K9 is designed for enterprises, universities, healthcare facilities, and large branch offices seeking high-performance wireless deployments with centralized network control and future scalability. Its capacity and features are well-suited to support modern mobile, voice, and video applications in secure network environments.

Why Choose AIR CT5508 50 K9?

• Excellent scalability: Start with 50 APs and upgrade up to 500 without disruptive hardware changes

• Enterprise-grade reliability: Rack-mount design, redundant ports and power, Cisco CleanAir, and failover support

• Rich management platform integration: Works within Cisco’s suite for network visibility, policy enforcement, and diagnostic analytics

Visit for Full Details

While this overview captures key elements of the AIR CT5508 50 K9, full technical documentation, datasheets, ordering options, and licensing details are available on the source website. Interested readers are encouraged to visit directly to explore manufacturer specifications, migration options (e.g. from Cisco 5508 to newer models), or to initiate purchase inquiries.

AIR CT5508 50 K9 continues to deliver enterprise reliability even as Cisco phases newer controllers; site visitors can review firmware support, migration strategies, and license upgrades to ensure long-term deployment success.