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Optimized for 802.11ac Wave2 performance, the Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller is a highly scalable, service-rich, resilient, and flexible platform that enables next-generation wireless networks for medium-sized to large enterprise and campus deployments. AIR-CT8540-1K-K9 supports 1000 APs.
Figure 1 shows the appearance of AIR-CT8540 controller with cover.
Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
Product Code |
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Description |
Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller Supporting 1000 APs - rack kit |
Chassis Height |
Two rack-unit (2RU) |
Throughput |
40 Gbps |
Max AP Support |
6000 |
Max Client Support |
64000 |
Max VLANs |
4096 |
Data Ports |
4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces or 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces |
Storage |
Dual SSD with Hardware RAID |
Power Options |
1200 W AC, 930 W DC Redundant PSUs |
Dimensions (W x L x H) |
18.96 x 30.18 x 3.43 in. (48.2 x 76.6 x 8.70 cm) |
Net Weight |
44 lb (19.9 kg) |
Figure 2 shows the front panel of AIR-CT8540 controller.
Note:
① |
LEDs Area |
② |
KVM connector |
☆ LEDs include:
- Power button/power status LED
- Temperature status LED
- Locator (Unit identification) button LED
- Power supply status LED
- System status LED,
- Network link activity LED (this indicates the network activity only on Service port, - RP port, and CIMC port)
- Fan status LED
☆ KVM connector is used with KVM cable that provides two USB 2.0, one VGA, and one serial connector.
Figure 3 shows the back panel of AIR-CT8540 controller.
Note:
① |
2 × Type A 3.0 USB ports |
⑤ |
Redundancy Port (RP) |
② |
CIMC port 10/100/1000 Base-T |
⑥ |
VGA Connector |
③ |
SerialCOM Connector—Standard RS-232 Serial COM port using RJ-45 connector |
⑦ |
ID Switch and LED |
④ |
Ethernet Service Port (SP)—Management 10/100/1000 Base-T |
⑧ |
Power Supply |
☆ Rear panel has a standard VGA port using a female D-Sub-15 Connector (does not show anything once the Cisco WLC software starts except the initial BIOS parameters. All the prints from this point onwards are available on the serial console).
Table 2 shows some recommended SFP for this wireless controller.
SFP |
Description |
10GBASE-SR SFP Module |
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10GBASE-LR SFP+ Module for SMF 10 Gbps |
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Cisco Direct-Attach Twinax Copper Cable Assembly with SFP+ Connectors, SFP-H10GB-CU1M |
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Cisco Direct-Attach Twinax Copper Cable Assembly with SFP+ Connectors, SFP-H10GB-CU3M |
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SFP-H10GB-CU5M,5M Passive Copper Twinax Cable F, Nexus,24AWG cable assembly |
Table 3 shows the comparison of similar items.
Models |
AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 |
|
Max Access Points with licenses |
6000 |
6000 |
Max Client Support with licenses |
64,000 |
64,000 |
Ports |
4 x 10G SFP+ |
4 x 10G SFP+ |
Bundle |
None |
1000 Access Points |
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AIR-CT8540-1K-K9 Specification |
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Wireless |
IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11d, WMM/802.11e, 802.11h, 802.11n, 802.11k, 802.11r, 802.11u, 802.11w, 802.11ac Wave1 and Wave2 |
Wired/switching/routing |
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX specification, 1000BASE-T. 1000BASE-SX, 1000-BASE-LH, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, IEEE 802.1AX Link Aggregation |
Data request for comments (RFC) |
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Security standards |
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Encryption |
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Authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) |
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Management |
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Management Interfaces |
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Interfaces and Indicators |
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Physical dimensions |
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Environmental Conditions |
Air temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
Electrical input:
◦ Minimum: 90 VAC ◦ Maximum: 264 VAC ◦ Maximum power 538W
◦ A-weighted per ISO 7779 LpAm (dBA), operation at 77°F (25°C): 59.4 |
Regulatory compliance |
CE Markings per directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC Safety:
EMC - Emissions:
EMC - Immunity:
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