| Product Type | Wireless Controller Upgrade License | 
| Product Form Factor | License (Performance Tier Upgrade) | 
| Intended For | Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers | 
| Upgrade Type | Performance Tier Enhancement | 
| Part Number | LIC-C9800L-PERF= | 
CISCO C9800 Series Wireless Controller Upgrade License
 
 

Key Benefits
 
            
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- Enhances existing CISCO C9800 Series wireless controller performance via scalable licensing.
- Ensures compliance in regulated environments through TAA certification.
- Made in the United States, supporting high standards of production and compatibility.
Product Overview
The CISCO C9800 Series Wireless Controller Upgrade License (Part Number: LIC-C9800L-PERF=) helps businesses enhance their existing C9800 Series wireless controller infrastructure. This software-based license supports performance scaling and advanced wireless control, making it ideal for high-demand environments. Manufactured in the United States and TAA compliant, it's suitable for sectors that require adherence to government procurement standards. Integrating this license as a spare component provides flexibility and simplifies upgrades, helping IT teams manage evolving wireless needs while protecting infrastructure investments.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | Country of Origin | United States | 
| TAA Compliant | Yes | 
| Standards Compliance | FIPS 140-2 (dependent on controller configuration) | 
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Trustworthy Solutions | Secure Boot, Runtime Defenses, Integrity Verification | 
| Security Capabilities Dependent on Controller | Includes advanced threat detection, segmentation, and policy enforcement | 
                      Wireless Features
                      
                    
                    | Wireless Standard Support | Dependent on underlying Cisco C9800 Controller (e.g. Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E supported if controller hardware supports it) | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | License Type | Perpetual | 
| License Category | Performance Upgrade License | 
| License Quantity | 1 license | 
| License Features | Scales controller performance capacity | 
| Used With | Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller | 
| Delivery Method | Electronic | 
| Software Licensing Model | Right-to-use (RTU) | 
| Product Compatibility | Cisco C9800-L Wireless Series | 
| Management Interface | Cisco IOS XE Web UI, Command Line Interface (CLI), Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco DNA Center | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Associated Hardware Interface | Applies to embedded Gigabit Ethernet interfaces of C9800-L controller | 
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Physical Form | Digital Software License Key | 
                      Additional Information
                      
                    
                    | Platform Requirements | Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller | 
| Functionality | Increases maximum throughput tiers and scalability capabilities of licensed controller | 
| Spare Part Designation | Yes (designated as spare SKU LIC-C9800L-PERF=) | 
| Target Market | Enterprise, Government and Public Sector | 
| Deployment Environment | On-premises controller with optional integration to Cisco DNA Center cloud services | 
| Minimum Software Version Required | Cisco IOS XE Gibraltar 16.10.1 or later | 
| Key Benefits | Enables higher performance capacity, protects infrastructure investment, simplifies controller upgrades | 
| Scalability Capability | Increases number of access points and clients supported by controller | 
| Support for High Availability | Yes, when configured with standby controller (license transferable) | 
 
               
     
    