Cisco 5508 - Wireless Controller - Network Management Device Datasheet

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© 2012 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 1 of 8Data SheetMaximum Performance and Scalability● Support for up to 500 access points and 7000 clients● 802.11n optimized for up to nine times theperformance of 802.11a/g networks● Enhanced uptime with the ability to simultaneouslyconfigure and manage 500 access points per controllerImproved Mobility and Services● Larger mobility domain for more simultaneous clientassociations● Faster radio resource management (RRM) updates foruninterrupted network access when roaming● Intelligent RF control plane for self-configuration, self-healing, and self-optimization● Efficient roaming improves application performancesuch as toll quality, voice, and consistent streaming ofvideo and data backupLicensing Flexibility and Investment Protection● Additional access point capacity licenses may beadded over timeCisco OfficeExtend Solution● Secure, simple, cost-effective mobile teleworkersolution● Up to 500 remote access points per controller● Supports Cisco® Unified IP Phones for reduced cellphone chargesComprehensive Wired/Wireless Security● Full Control and Provisioning of Wireless AccessPoints (CAPWAP) access-point-to-controller encryption● Supports rogue access point detection and denial-of-service attacks● Management frame protection detects malicious usersand alerts network administratorsEnterprise Wireless Mesh● Dynamic wireless mesh networks support indoor andoutdoor connectivity for areas that are difficult to wireEnvironmentally Responsible● Support for adaptive power management to turn offaccess point radios during off-peak hours to reducepower consumption● OfficeExtend solution reduces costs and supportsgreen best practices by reducing commuting time andsaving on gas, vehicle mileage, and insurance costsCisco 5500 Series Wireless ControllersThe Cisco® 5500 Series Wireless Controller, shown in Figure 1,is a highly scalable and flexible platform that enablessystemwide services for mission-critical wireless networking inmedium-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 accesspoints● Superior performance for reliable streaming video andtoll quality voice● Improved fault recovery for a consistent mobilityexperience in the most demanding environmentsFigure 1. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN ControllerFeaturesOptimized for high-performance wireless networking, the 5500Series offers improved mobility and prepares the business forthe next wave of mobile devices and applications. The 5500Series supports a higher density of clients and delivers moreefficient roaming, with at least nine times the throughput ofexisting 802.11a/g networks.The 5500 Series automates wireless configuration andmanagement functions and allows network managers to havethe visibility and control needed to cost-effectively manage,secure, and optimize the performance of their wirelessnetworks. With integrated Cisco CleanAir™ technology, the5500 Series protects 802.11n performance by providing cross-network access to real-time and historic RFinterference information for quick, troubleshooting and resolution. As a component of the Cisco Unified WirelessNetwork, this controller provides real-time communications between Cisco Aironet® access points, the CiscoWireless Control System (WCS), and the Cisco Mobility Services Engine to deliver centralized security policies,wireless intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities, award-winning RF management, and quality of service(QoS).