05-03-2023 10:35 AM
Hi everyone,
Do I need to purchase multiple C9800-CL-K9 SKU's if I need to deploy the controller across multiple sites?
For example:
I have 20 access points that I need to deploy across two independent sites for the same customer. I need the sites to have 10 access points each. Do I need to purchase 2 x C9800-CL-K9 for both sites or I can just purchase one, then deploy it on the two sites individually? There is no license requirement for the controller itself, so if I add access points to the controller with valid licenses will that suffice?
Thanks in advance.
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05-04-2023 06:06 PM
But you need to buy support for each instance of 9800-CL if you expect to be able to get TAC support and software updates for them.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9800-cl-wireless-controller-cloud/nb-06-cat9800-cl-cloud-wirel-data-sheet-ctp-en.html#Orderinginformation
05-03-2023 12:17 PM
Hi
License for WLC is not necessary:
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A. No. Like on older AireOS based controllers, there is no special license for the 9800 controller itself (if no access points are joined to it).
You only need to license the Access Points that are joined to the controller.
However, it is the controller which communicates with Smart Licensing
and it is the controller that verifies the licensing of all the joined access points.
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05-04-2023 06:06 PM
But you need to buy support for each instance of 9800-CL if you expect to be able to get TAC support and software updates for them.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9800-cl-wireless-controller-cloud/nb-06-cat9800-cl-cloud-wirel-data-sheet-ctp-en.html#Orderinginformation
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