Cisco C9800 Series Wireless Controller Upgrade License

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: E-LIC-C9800L-PERF=
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  • Enables performance enhancements on Cisco C9800 series wireless controllers
  • TAA compliant for use in U.S. government and regulated industries
  • Manufactured in the United States to meet origin compliance
  • Software-based upgrade, avoids hardware replacement costs

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Key Benefits

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  • Boosts performance and scalability of deployed Cisco C9800 Series Wireless Controllers
  • Ensures compliance for public sector and government via TAA certification
  • Avoids unnecessary hardware investments by enabling features through licensing

Product Overview

The Cisco C9800 Series Wireless Controller upgrade license, part number E-LIC-C9800L-PERF=, enhances existing Cisco controller capabilities with performance scaling and additional features. Manufactured in the USA and TAA compliant, it is ideal for secure government and enterprise deployments requiring reliable, scalable wireless solutions. This license allows IT teams to adapt to growing network demands while extending the value of current hardware investments. Licensing specifics depend on the base controller configuration.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Software License
Form Factor Digital (Electronic License)
Supported Platform Cisco C9800 Series Wireless Controllers
Purpose Performance License Upgrade
License Type Upgrade License
License Mode Smart License Enabled
License Term Perpetual (based on controller support)
Power Requirements Not Applicable

Wireless Features

Supported Wireless Standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (depends on base controller model)
WLAN Scaling Increases supported WLANs and APs
Client Scaling Yes, increases number of clients supported per controller

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes
Regulatory Compliance FCC, CE, ICES (Controller-dependent)
Certifications Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2 (Controller-dependent)

Advanced Security Features

Encryption Standards AES-256 (controller dependent)
Secure Boot Support Yes (on supported base hardware)
Content Filtering Available if integrated with Cisco Umbrella
Malware Protection Support Yes (via Cisco Secure integration)
Intrusion Detection/Prevention Supported on compatible controllers
Firewall Capabilities Yes — Layer 3/4 firewall on supported hardware
Role-Based Access Control Yes
802.1X Authentication Support Yes

Interfaces

Network Interfaces Supported Dependent on existing C9800 controller hardware
Performance Scaling Yes - Upgrades throughput and client capacity

Physical & Environmental

Physical Requirements None (digital license activation)
Dimensions Not applicable
Weight Not applicable
Operating Temperature Not applicable
Operating Humidity Not applicable
Storage Conditions Not applicable

Cloud Management & Licensing

License Delivery Electronic via Cisco Smart Licensing portal
Smart Licensing Enabled Yes
Software Version Compatibility Cisco IOS XE (17.x and above recommended)
License Activation Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM)
Included Cloud Features Enables centralized cloud-based license tracking and monitoring
Management Interface Cisco DNA Center, Web UI, CLI, SNMP