Product Type | Wireless Controller |
Model | C9800-L-C |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Rack Height | 1U |
Weight | 7.72 lbs (3.5 kg) |
Max Power Consumption | 86.9 Watt |
Power / Voltage Required | 100 - 240 VAC |
Power Supply Type | Internal power supply |
Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller Copper Uplink REMANUFACTURED

Key Benefits

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- Provides reliable enterprise-class wireless control at a cost-effective remanufactured price point
- Highly compact and rack-mountable, saving valuable data center or network closet space
- TAA-compliant and backed by Cisco's one-year warranty, ensuring trusted deployment in government or enterprise settings
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller with copper uplink is a remanufactured enterprise wireless controller designed for high-performance LAN environments. Featuring Gigabit Ethernet support and a 10 Gbps data transfer rate, it boasts 11 ports and a compact 1U rackmount design. With a power consumption of 86.9W and TAA compliance, it ensures flexible deployment options. Manufactured in Mexico, it also includes a 1-year limited hardware warranty, enabling reliable, budget-friendly wireless scalability for businesses.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Supported WLAN Access Points | Up to 250 |
Supported Clients | Up to 5,000 clients |
Wi‑Fi Standards Supported (via APs) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Compliance & Origin
COO | MEXICO |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, UL, CE, ICES, RoHS |
Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
Advanced Security Features
Policy Enforcement | Yes, via Cisco TrustSec |
Encrypted Traffic Analytics | Yes |
Identity-Based Access Control | Yes |
Support for Secure Guest Access | Yes |
WPA3 Support | Supported (via compatible APs) |
Application Visibility and Control (AVC) | Yes |
Interfaces
Networking Type | Ethernet |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
Networking / Ports Qty | 11 |
Uplink Ports | 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports |
Copper Ports | 6 x 1G Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Console Port | 1 x USB Type-B, 1 x RJ-45 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-A) |
Management Interface | 1 x 1G RJ-45 |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 8.5 Inch |
Depth | 9.06 Inch |
Height | 1.58 Inch |
Operating Temperature Range | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Type | Fanless |
MTBF | 309,500 hours |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Options | Cisco DNA Center, CLI, GUI, SNMP |
License Types Supported | Cisco DNA Essentials / Advantage / Premier |
Cisco Smart Licensing Required | Yes |
Embedded Wireless Controller | Yes |