Cisco Aironet 5508 Wireless LAN Controller

Cisco Aironet 5508 Wireless LAN Controller

The Cisco® 5500 Series Wireless Controller, shown in Figure 1, is a highly scalable and flexible platform that enables systemwide services for mission-critical wireless networking in medium-sized to large enterprises and campus environments. Designed for 802.11n performance and maximum scalability, the 5500 Series offers enhanced uptime with:

• RF visibility and protection


• The ability to simultaneously manage up to 500 access points


• Superior performance for reliable streaming video and toll quality voice


• Improved fault recovery for a consistent mobility experience in the most demanding environments

• Network administrators or network operations centers can use this wireless LAN controller to manage wireless access points in large quantities conveniently


• Gigabit Ethernet port for ultra-fast wired network speeds


• Its management capability provides efficient control over setup and configuration of your network


• Quality of Service (QoS) feature for better reliance and usability


• Rack-mount provides better power management for wireless lan controller