The Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller AIR-CT8540-1K-K9 is essential for businesses seeking high-efficiency, next-generation wireless networks. Scalability is at the forefront, supporting up to 1000 access points, making it ideal for medium to large enterprises and campuses. With its optimized 802.11ac Wave2 performance, network speeds and user capacity are significantly enhanced, providing a better user experience and productivity.
A core strength of this controller is its high throughput capabilities, reaching 40 Gbps, vital for handling the heavy data traffic of modern organizations. High availability is guaranteed through redundancy features and resilient dual SSD storage with hardware RAID configuration. This minimizes downtime and ensures a consistent, reliable network connection, which is critical for daily operations.
Moreover, the controller’s robustness is mirrored in its physical design—a sturdy 2RU chassis that fits seamlessly into standard rack setups, alongside other network hardware. It also boasts flexibility with multiple data port options, including 4 x 10G or 1G Ethernet interfaces, catering to different network infrastructures and expansion needs.
Additionally, the AIR-CT8540-1K-K9 is equipped to manage up to 64,000 clients and supports a high number of VLANs (4096), offering comprehensive coverage and segmentation options for complex network environments. Its intuitive interface and management features simplify configuration and monitoring, reducing the administrative burden on IT staff.
In terms of investment, the Cisco 8540 Controller promises longevity with its future-proof design. It is already equipped to handle the next wave of wireless technology, saving costs on upgrades and ensuring that your infrastructure won’t be obsolete any time soon.
Choosing the Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller means investing in a powerful, efficient, and future-oriented wireless network management system, striking an optimal balance between performance, control, and scalability. With support from Nortland Systems, customers are assured of expert guidance and exceptional service for their Cisco networking solutions.
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.
Quick Specs
Figure 1 shows the appearance of AIR-CT8540 controller with cover.
Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
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Product Code |
AIR-CT8540-1K-K9 |
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Description |
Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller Supporting 1000 APs – rack kit |
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Chassis Height |
Two rack-unit (2RU) |
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Throughput |
40 Gbps |
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Max AP Support |
6000 |
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Max Client Support |
64000 |
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Max VLANs |
4096 |
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Data Ports |
4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces or 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces |
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Storage |
Dual SSD with Hardware RAID |
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Power Options |
1200 W AC, 930 W DC Redundant PSUs |
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Dimensions (W x L x H) |
18.96 x 30.18 x 3.43 in. (48.2 x 76.6 x 8.70 cm) |
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Net Weight |
44 lb (19.9 kg) |
Product Details
Figure 2 shows the front panel of AIR-CT8540 controller.
Note：
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LEDs Area |
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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：
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2 × Type A 3.0 USB ports |
⑤ |
Redundancy Port (RP) |
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CIMC port 10/100/1000 Base-T |
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VGA Connector |
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SerialCOM Connector—Standard RS-232 Serial COM port using RJ-45 connector |
⑦ |
ID Switch and LED |
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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).
The SFP Support
Table 2 shows some recommended SFP for this wireless controller.
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SFP |
Description |
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SFP-10G-SR |
10GBASE-SR SFP Module |
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SFP-10G-LR |
10GBASE-LR SFP+ Module for SMF 10 Gbps |
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SFP-H10GB-CU1M |
Cisco Direct-Attach Twinax Copper Cable Assembly with SFP+ Connectors, SFP-H10GB-CU1M |
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SFP-H10GB-CU3M |
Cisco Direct-Attach Twinax Copper Cable Assembly with SFP+ Connectors, SFP-H10GB-CU3M |
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SFP-H10GB-CU5M |
SFP-H10GB-CU5M,5M Passive Copper Twinax Cable F, Nexus,24AWG cable assembly |
Compare to Similar Items
Table 3 shows the comparison of similar items.
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Models |
AIR-CT8540-K9 |
AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 |
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Max Access Points with licenses |
6000 |
6000 |
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Max Client Support with licenses |
64,000 |
64,000 |
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Ports |
4 x 10G SFP+ |
4 x 10G SFP+ |
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Bundle |
None |
1000 Access Points |
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