Cisco 5520 Wireless LAN Controller with Rack Mount Kit (Refurbished)

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: AIR-CT5520-K9-RF UPC#: 882658993688
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  • - Wireless LAN Controller supporting IEEE 802.11ac standard
  • - Multiple deployment modes: centralized, FlexConnect™, mesh
  • - Rack-mountable form factor: height 1.7", width 30.98", depth 19"
  • - Includes 2 RJ-45 network ports and a dedicated management port
  • - Refurbished condition with 3-year limited warranty
  • - TAA compliant and suitable for enterprise environments

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Key Benefits

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  • - Enterprise-class flexibility with support for multiple deployment modes ensures seamless scalability
  • - Refurbished unit with 3-year limited warranty provides cost savings without compromising on reliability
  • - TAA compliance and rack-mountable design make it ideal for government and corporate deployments

Product Overview

The Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller is built for high-scale deployments such as campus networks and service providers. Supporting IEEE 802.11ac and multiple deployment modes like centralized, FlexConnect™, and mesh, it integrates into the Cisco Unified Wireless Network. Its rack-mountable form factor, two RJ-45 ports, and management port make it infrastructure-ready. As a refurbished, TAA-compliant model with a 3-year warranty, it delivers enterprise-grade functionality with robust ROI.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Wireless LAN Controller
Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
Brand Name Cisco
Product Name 5520 Wireless Controller
Product Series 5500
Product Model 5520
Manufacturer Part Number AIR-CT5520-K9-RF
Product Condition Refurbished
Form Factor Rack-mountable
Weight 30 lbs
Power Requirements 400W AC power supplies (1+1 redundant, 80 PLUS Platinum certified)
Redundancy 1+1 power supply redundancy
Hot Swappable Power Supply Yes
Warranty 3-Year Refurbished Warranty

Wireless Features

Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802.11ac
Supported Wi-Fi Standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Maximum Supported APs 1500
Maximum Number of Clients 20000
Frequency Band Support 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin United States / Mexico
TAA Compliant Yes
Certifications UL 60950-1, EMC Class A, FCC Part 15.109
RoHS Compliance Yes

Advanced Security Features

Integrated Firewall Yes (Stateful packet inspection)
Access Control Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
WLAN Security Standards WPA, WPA2, 802.1X
Intrusion Detection/Prevention Supported via Cisco CleanAir® and rogue AP detection
Guest Access Control Supported with internal or external web authentication
Content Filtering Available through Cisco security subscriptions
Malware Protection Supported via Cisco Threat Defense system

Interfaces

Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports 2
Management Port 1 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45
Console Port 1 x RJ-45 serial console port
SFP+ Ports 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+
USB Ports 2 x USB 2.0 Type A
Expansion Slots 2 x SFP+/SFP combo mount slots
Ethernet Technology 10/100/1000Base-T, 10GBase-X
Data Transfer Rate Up to 20 Gbps throughput

Physical & Environmental

Height 1.7 inches (4.32 cm)
Width 30.98 inches (786.89 mm)
Depth 19 inches (48.26 cm)
Mounting Type Rack-mountable (1RU)
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity 5% to 93% (non-condensing)
Cooling Internal fans with front-to-back airflow

Cloud Management & Licensing

Management Interface Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco DNA Center
Supported Deployment Modes Centralized, FlexConnect™, Mesh
Licensing Model Per Access Point (AP)-based licensing
Included Licenses Licenses for APs not included; purchased separately