Mix 5508 WLC with 9800-L as Anchor

[RICHARD MESSINGER]

I currently have a set of 5508 WLC's that is handling my wireless environment. 

Need to add an Anchor Controller to handle the Guest wireless network. 

Can I have a 9800-L as the Anchor or do I need to use a 3504?

Thanks

[balaji.bandi]

If i were you  and got budget then make 9800-L as main controller upgrading from 5508 - and make 5508 as Guest Anchor.

Also need to check AP comparability, if this is too complicated for you, then 3504 is good to start investment point of view.

[RICHARD MESSINGER]

budgets are always a problem these days so upgrading the 5508's to 9800's is not an easy lift.

so will TAC support 9800L as the anchor with the 5508's as the WLCs

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

May be i have not deployed the requirement you looking - since 9800 is new expermenting in my Lab now.

worth looking this URL, you an find answer working with airos.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-8/b_c9800_wireless_controller-aireos_ircm_dg.html#id_85245

[davehampson]

Hi Richard

Just came across this post, did you use the 9800L as an anchor in the end? It is something I'm looking at the moment also.

Regards

Dave

[Madhan kumar G]

Hi,

Did you try this kind of deployment? what was the outcome?

[Madhan kumar G]

Hi,

I am looking for a similar deployment. Whether this can be achieved?

[Arshad Safrulla]

Both are possible considering that you run a IRCM image in 5508. All the options are listed in this document.

Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller-Aireos IRCM Deployment Guide - Cisco