Compatibility of 5508 controller & 9130 AP

[shiergoetz]

We have an HA pair of 5508 controllers & 3702i APs & are considering adding 9130 APs.  Will the 5508 support the 9130 model AP?  Are there any issues with a mixed 3702 & 9130 environment?  Does the 9130 ship with its own mounting bracket?

[Leo Laohoo]

Not possible.
The last firmware the 2504/5508/WiSM2 can support is 8.5.X.X.
The Catalyst 91XX AP requires a minimum of 8.10.X.X to operate.
The only way is to convert one (or more) APs into Mobility Express/eWLC which turns the AP into a hybrid WLC while acting as an AP.

[Rasika Nayanajith]

Further to Leo's comment, pls keep this page as a reference when it comes to WLC/AP compatibility

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/compatibility/matrix/compatibility-matrix.html#56735 

Regarding mounting brackets, when you order you have to select like any other AP model.If you replacing 3702 with 9130 existing mounting bracket will work

HTH

Rasika