Cisco CW9800M is the exact ordering identifier covered here, in the Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers range. The reviewed specification records max access points: 3,000; max clients: 32,000; throughput: Up to 50 Gbps. Use this guide to decide what to include in a configuration request, rather than treating similar model numbers as interchangeable.
Specifications that define this model
The values below retain the source qualifiers. A missing field is not evidence that a capability is included or absent.
| Specification | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Max access points | 3,000 |
| Max clients | 32,000 |
| Throughput | Up to 50 Gbps |
| Ports | 4 x 1/10G; 2 x 25G |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Deployment | Appliance |
How to evaluate this exact configuration
Access point ceiling
Access point ceiling for CW9800M: 3,000. Treat this as a published ceiling rather than a deployment target. Confirm the access-point models, software compatibility and required resilience arrangement.
Client ceiling
Client ceiling for CW9800M: 32,000. Document the expected active-client workload and growth separately. A maximum client figure is not a performance guarantee for every traffic mix.
Throughput ceiling
Throughput ceiling for CW9800M: Up to 50 Gbps. Check how traffic will be carried and which interfaces the design uses. Keep the capacity, connection and resilience requirements together when requesting a configuration.
Compare nearby ordering codes
| Model | Max access points | Max clients | Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW9800M | 3,000 | 32,000 | Up to 50 Gbps |
| CW9800H1 | 6,000 | 64,000 | Up to 100 Gbps |
| CW9800H2 | 6,000 | 64,000 | Up to 100 Gbps |
These are specification comparisons, not statements that the models are drop-in replacements. Compare the configuration limits before choosing an alternative.
CW9800H1 manufacturer reference · CW9800H2 manufacturer reference
Questions before you request a quote
Which product does CW9800M identify?
It identifies Cisco Catalyst CW9800M wireless controller. Keep CW9800M on the requirement and quote; a family name alone does not fix the ordering configuration.
What should I check before ordering CW9800M?
Start with the specification and configuration checks above, then state the quantity, destination and intended connections or platform. Ask for the exact contents of the offered configuration and identify every proposed substitution separately.
Build a clear requirement
Specify CW9800M, quantity and delivery country, then add the configuration information discussed above. Keep accessories and any accepted alternative as separate lines. Request current pricing and availability rather than relying on an article for live commercial information.
View the CW9800M product listing · Browse Cisco wireless controllers · Request a quote
For the wider selection process, read the related buying guide.
Sources and scope
Document and identifier checks: 2026-10-17. Prepared from manufacturer documentation and the catalogue's recorded specifications; no hands-on benchmark is claimed. Confirm destination-specific options and configuration eligibility against the source documents. Prices, stock, delivery dates and coverage terms are not established by this guide.