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1. a Number lproducubescnpionn Description Cisco SMARTnet SMARTnet Service 8x5xXNBD e License Bima LIC CT5508 UPG Primary upgrade SKU Pick any number or combination of the following CON SNT LCTUPG options under this SKU to upgrade one or many controllers under one product authorization key L LIC CT5508 5A 5 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller eDelivery CON SNT LICT55A 2013 Cisco and or its affiliates All rights reserved This document is Cisco Public Information Page 5 of 9 Part Number Product Description Cisco SMARTnet Service 8x5xNBD L LIC CT5508 25A 25 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller eDelivery CON SNT LCT25A L LIC CT5508 50A 50 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller eDelivery CON SNT LCT50A L LIC CT5508 100A 100 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller eDelivery CON SNT LCT100A L LIC CT5508 250A 250 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller eDelivery CON SNT LCT250A Table 6 Ordering Information for Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Additive Capacity Licenses Paper PAKs a E Service 8x5xNBD Paper LIC CT5508 UPG Primary upgrade SKU Pick any number or combination of the following CON SNT LCTUPG License options under this SKU to upgrade one or many controllers under one product authorization key LIC CT5508 5A 5 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller CON SNT LICT55A LIC CT5508 25A 25 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller CON SNT LCT25A LIC CT5508 50A 50 AP Adder License for2. Afafe cisco Data Sheet Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Maximum Performance and Scalability Support for up to 500 access points and 7000 clients e 802 11n optimized for up to nine times the performance of 802 11a g networks e Enhanced uptime with the ability to simultaneously configure and manage 500 access points per controller Improved Mobility and Services e Larger mobility domain for more simultaneous client associations e Faster radio resource management RRM updates for uninterrupted network access when roaming Intelligent RF control plane for self configuration self healing and self optimization e Efficient roaming improves application performance such as toll quality voice and consistent streaming of video and data backup Licensing Flexibility and Investment Protection Additional access point capacity licenses may be added over time Cisco OfficeExtend Solution e Secure simple cost effective mobile teleworker solution Up to 500 remote access points per controller Supports Cisco Unified IP Phones for reduced cell phone charges Comprehensive Wired Wireless Security Full Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points CAPWAP access point to controller encryption Supports rogue access point detection and denial of service attacks e Management frame protection detects malicious users and alerts network administrators Enterprise Wireless Mesh
3. Service Port 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 Service Port 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 For High Availability for future use LED indicators link Utility Port 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 LED indicators link Expansion Slots 1 5508 Console Port RS232 DB 9 male RJ 45 connector included mini USB Other Indicators Sys ACT Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2 2013 Cisco and or its affiliates All rights reserved This document is Cisco Public Information Page 4 of 9 Physical and Environmental Dimensions WxDxH 17 30 x 21 20 x 1 75 in 440 x 539 x 44 5 mm Weight 20 Ibs 9 1 kg with 2 power supplies Temperature Operating temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Storage temperature 13 to 158 F 25 to 70 C e Humidity Operating humidity 10 95 noncondensing Storage humidity up to 95 e Input power 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 05 A at 110 VAC 115W Maximum 0 523 A at 220 VAC 115W Maximum Test Conditions Redundant Power Supplies 40C Full Traffic e Heat Dissipation 392 Btu hour at 110 220 VAC Maximum Regulatory Compliance CE Mark Safety UL 60950 1 2003 EN 60950 2000 e EMI and susceptibility Class A e U S FCC Part 15 107 and 15 109 e Canada ICES 003 e Japan VCCI e Europe EN 55022 EN 55024 Tables 3 and Table 4 list the ordering and accessories information for Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Table 3 Ordering Information for Cisco 5500 Seri
4. e Dynamic wireless mesh networks support indoor and outdoor connectivity for areas that are difficult to wire Environmentally Responsible Support for adaptive power management to turn off access point radios during off peak hours to reduce power consumption e OfficeExtend solution reduces costs and supports green best practices by reducing commuting time and saving on gas vehicle mileage and insurance costs 2013 Cisco and or its affiliates All rights reserved This document is Cisco Public Information The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller shown in Figure 1 is a highly scalable and flexible platform that enables systemwide services for mission critical wireless networking in medium sized to large enterprises and campus environments Designed for 802 11n performance and maximum scalability the 5500 Series offers enhanced uptime with e FF visibility and protection e The ability to simultaneously manage up to 500 access points e Superior performance for reliable streaming video and toll quality voice e Sub second stateful failover of all access points and clients from the primary to standby controller Figure 1 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN Controller Features Optimized for high performance wireless networking the Cisco 5500 Series Controller offers improved mobility and prepares the business for the next wave of mobile devices and applications The 5500 Series supports a higher density of cli
5. RFC RFC 791 IP RFC 2460 IPv6 pass through Bridging mode only e RFC 792 ICMP e RFC 793 TCP e RFC 826 ARP RFC 1122 Requirements for Internet Hosts RFC 1519 CIDR e RFC 1542 BOOTP RFC 2131 DHCP RFC 5415 CAPWAP Protocol Specification e RFC 5416 CAPWAP Binding for 802 11 Security Standards e WPA e IEEE 802 11i WPA2 RSN RFC 1321 MD5 Message Digest Algorithm RFC 1851 The ESP Triple DES Transform RFC 2104 HMAC Keyed Hashing for Message Authentication RFC 2246 TLS Protocol Version 1 0 RFC 2401 Security Architecture for the Internet Protocol RFC 2403 HMAC MD5 96 within ESP and AH RFC 2404 HMAC SHA 1 96 within ESP and AH RFC 2405 ESP DES CBC Cipher Algorithm with Explicit IV RFC 2406 IPsec RFC 2407 Interpretation for ISAKMP RFC 2408 ISAKMP RFC 2409 IKE RFC 2451 ESP CBC Mode Cipher Algorithms RFC 3280 Internet X 509 PKI Certificate and CRL Profile RFC 3602 The AES CBC Cipher Algorithm and Its Use with IPsec e RFC 3686 Using AES Counter Mode with IPsec ESP RFC 4347 Datagram Transport Layer Security RFC 4346 TLS Protocol Version 1 1 2013 Cisco and or its affiliates All rights reserved This document is Cisco Public Information Page 3 of 9 Encryption e Authentication Authorization e and Accounting AAA Management Management Interfaces Interfaces and Indicators WEP and TKIP MIC RC4 40 104 and 128 bits both static and shared keys AES CBC CCM CCMP DES DES CBC 3DES SSL and TLS RC4 1
6. and time of day based access As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network this controller provides real time communications between Cisco Aironet access points the Cisco Wireless 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 QoS Software Licensing Flexibility Base access point licensing offers flexibility to add up to 500 additional access points as business needs grow The licensing structure supports a variety of business mobility needs as part of the basic feature set including the Cisco OfficeExtend solution for secure mobile teleworking and Cisco Enterprise Wireless Mesh which allows access points to dynamically establish wireless connections in locations where it may be difficult or impossible to physically connect to the wired network Table 1 lists the features of the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN Controllers Table 1 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN Controller Features k amp n l e S Scalability e Supports 12 25 50 100 250 or 500 access points for business critical wireless services at locations of all sizes High Performance Wired speed nonblocking performance for 802 11n networks RF Management Provides both real time and historical information about RF interference impacting network performance across controllers via systemwide Cisco CleanAir technology integ
7. the 5508 Controller CON SNT LCT50A LIC CT5508 100A 100 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller CON SNT LCT100A LIC CT5508 250A 250 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller CON SNT LCT250A The additive capacity licenses allow for the increase in access point capacity supported by the controller up to a maximum of 500 access points As an example if a controller was initially ordered with support for 250 access points that capacity could be later increased to up to 500 access points by purchasing a 250 access point additive capacity license 1x LIC CT5508 250A A certificate with a PAK is required to add additional access point capacity on the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller The certificate may be expedited via email If a paper certificate is required for customs it should be ordered to ship via U S mail Each additive capacity license and PAK must be registered prior to installation Ordering and installing the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller additive capacity licenses is a three step process 1 Select the correct SKU for email or paper delivery 2 Register the PAK certificate see Registering PAK Certificate 3 Install the license on the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller see Installing License Please review the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide Release 6 0 or later for detailed ordering registration and installation information for the 5500 Series additive capacity licenses Electronic deliv
8. 28 bit and RSA 1024 and 2048 bit DTLS AES CBC IPSec DES CBC 3DES AES CBC IEEE 802 1X RFC 2548 Microsoft Vendor Specific RADIUS Attributes RFC 2716 PPP EAP TLS RFC 2865 RADIUS Authentication RFC 2866 RADIUS Accounting RFC 2867 RADIUS Tunnel Accounting RFC 2869 RADIUS Extensions RFC 3576 Dynamic Authorization Extensions to RADIUS RFC 3579 RADIUS Support for EAP RFC 3580 IEEE 802 1X RADIUS Guidelines RFC 3748 Extensible Authentication Protocol Web based authentication TACACS support for management users SNMP v1 v2c v3 RFC 854 Telnet RFC 1155 Management Information for TCP IP Based Internets RFC 1156 MIB RFC 1157 SNMP RFC 1213 SNMP MIB II RFC 1350 TFTP RFC 1643 Ethernet MIB RFC 2030 SNTP RFC 2616 HTTP RFC 2665 Ethernet Like Interface types MIB RFC 2674 Definitions of Managed Objects for Bridges with Traffic Classes Multicast Filtering and Virtual Extensions RFC 2819 RMON MIB RFC 2863 Interfaces Group MIB RFC 3164 Syslog RFC 3414 User Based Security Model USM for SNMPv3 RFC 3418 MIB for SNMP RFC 3636 Definitions of Managed Objects for IEEE 802 3 MAUs Cisco private MIBs Web based HTTP HTTPS Command line interface Telnet Secure Shell SSH Protocol serial port Cisco Wireless Control System WCS Uplink 8 5508 1000BaseT 1000Base SX and 1000Base LH transceiver slots Small Form Factor Pluggable SFP options only Cisco SFPs supported GLC T GLC SX MM GLC LH SM LED indicators link
9. ents and delivers more efficient roaming with at least nine times the throughput of existing 802 11a g networks The 5500 Series automates wireless configuration and management functions and allows network managers to have the visibility and control needed to cost effectively manage secure and optimize the performance of their wireless networks With integrated Cisco CleanAir technology the 5500 Series protects 802 11n performance by providing cross network access to real time and historic RF interference information for quick troubleshooting and resolution Page 1 of 9 The Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller supports Cisco Application Visibility and Control AVC the technology that includes the Network Based Application Recognition 2 NBAR 2 engine Cisco s deep packet inspection DPI capability The NBAR 2 engine can classify applications applies quality of service QoS setting to either drop or mark the traffic and prioritizes business critical applications in the network Cisco AVC uses NetFlow Version 9 to export the flows to Cisco Prime Infrastructure or a third party NetFlow Collector The 5508 also supports Bonjour Services Directory to enable Bonjour Services to be advertised and utilized in a separate Layer 3 network Wireless Policy engine is a wireless profiler and policy feature on the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller that enables profiling of wireless devices and enforcement of policies such as VLAN assignment QoS ACL
10. er to download the DTLS license from Cisco com To obtain a data DTLS license follow these steps Step 1 Browse to http cisco com go license Step 2 On the Product License Registration page choose Licenses Not Requiring a PAK Step 3 Choose Cisco Wireless Controllers DTLS License under Wireless Step 4 Complete the remaining steps to generate the license file The license will be provided online or via email 2013 Cisco and or its affiliates All rights reserved This document is Cisco Public Information Page 7 of 9 Step 5 Copy the license file to your TFTP server Step 6 Install the license by browsing to the WLC Web Administration Page Management gt Software Activation gt Commands gt Action Install License Step 7 Browse to Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller Software Download Page http www cisco com cisco software release html mdfid 282600534 amp release 7 0 230 0 amp relind AVAILAB LE amp softwareid 280926587 amp rellifecycle ED amp reltype latest Step 8 Choose the release that corresponds to the SW running on your WLC Step 9 Choose the NON LDPE software release AIR CT5500 K9 X X XX aes Step 10 Complete the remaining steps to download the software Service and Support Realize the full business value of your wireless network and mobility services investments faster with intelligent customized services from Cisco and our partners Backed by deep networking expertise and a broad ecosystem of partne
11. ery of the same PAKs is available by ordering the e License SKUs as listed in Table 5 If a paper certificate is required please use the SKUs listed in Table 6 PAK Certificate Registration Customers are required to register a PAK certificate for all upgrade licenses for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Customer email address and host name are required to register the PAK certificate at http www cisco com go license 2013 Cisco and or its affiliates All rights reserved This document is Cisco Public Information Page 6 of 9 Installing License on Cisco WCS Server Follow these steps to install a license file If you need additional help contact Cisco Technical Assistance Center TAC at 800 553 2447 or tac cisco com 1 Install Cisco WCS software if not already completed 2 Save the license file lic to a temporary directory on your hard drive You will receive an email from Cisco with an attached license file 3 Open a supported version of the Internet Explorer browser 4 Inthe location or address field enter the following URL replacing IP address with the IP address or host name of the Cisco WCS server https lt IP address gt 5 Log into the Cisco WCS server as system administrator Be aware that usernames and passwords are case sensitive 6 From the Help menu select Licensing 7 On the Licensing page from the Command menu select Add License 8 On the Add License page click Browse to nav
12. es Wireless Controllers Service 8x5xNBD AIR CT5508 12 K9 5500 Series Wireless Controller for up to 12 Cisco access points CON SNT CT0812 AIR CT5508 25 K9 5500 Series Wireless Controller for up to 25 Cisco access points CON SNT CT0825 AIR CT5508 50 K9 5500 Series Wireless Controller for up to 50 Cisco access points CON SNT CT0850 AIR CT5508 100 K9 5500 Series Wireless Controller for up to 100 Cisco access points CON SNT CT08100 AIR CT5508 250 K9 5500 Series Wireless Controller for up to 250 Cisco access points CON SNT CT08250 AIR CT5508 500 K9 5500 Series Wireless Controller for up to 500 Cisco access points CON SNT CT08500 AIR CT5508 500 2PK 2 Pack 5500 Series Wireless Controller for up to 500 Cisco access points each CON SNT AIRC552P 1000 access points total AIR CT5508 HA K9 Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller for High Availability CON SNT CT5508HA Table 4 Accessories for Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Part Number Product Name AIR PWR 5500 AC 5500 Series Wireless Controller Redundant AC Power Supply AIR FAN 5500 5500 Series Wireless Controller Fan Tray AIR CTS500 RK MNT 5500 Series Wireless Controller Spare mounting kit Additive Capacity Upgrade Licenses Tables 5 and 6 list additive capacity upgrade licenses for the Cisco 5500 Series Table 5 Ordering Information for Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Additive Capacity Licenses e Delivery Product Authorization Keys PAKs
13. igate to the location where you saved the lic file 9 Click Download The Cisco WCS server imports the license Table 7 shows the optional DTLS license for Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Datagram Transport Layer Security DTLS is required for all OfficeExtend deployments to encrypt the Data Plane traffic Customers planning to install this device physically in Russia must order the controller with DTLS disabled and then obtain a physical PAK in order to enable a DTLS license and should not download the license from Cisco com Please consult your local government regulations to ensure that Data DTLS encryption is permitted If a customer chooses SWC5500K9 60 SWC5500K9 70 or SWC5500K9 72 DTLS Data Encryption is enabled by default When a customer orders the 5500 Series and chooses either SWC5500LPE K9 70 or SWC5500LPE K9 72 in the Optional Licenses tab data DTLS Encryption is disabled The DTLS Paper PAK license is designated for customers who purchase a controller with DTLS disabled due to import restrictions but get permission to add DTLS support after initial purchase This optional DTLS license is required for Cisco OfficeExtend deployment Table 7 Optional Licensing for Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers PAKs LIC CT5508 LPE K9 5508 Wireless Controller DTLS License Paper PAK L LIC CT55 LPE K9 Cisco 5508 Controller DTLS License electronic Certificate Other customers can simply use the procedure outlined below in ord
14. ration OfficeExtend Supports corporate wireless service for mobile and remote workers with secure wired tunnels to the Cisco Aironet 1130 or 1140 Series Access Points e Extends the corporate network to remote locations with minimal setup and maintenance requirements zero touch deployment Improves productivity and collaboration at remote site locations Separate SSID tunnels allow both corporate and personal Internet access Reduced CO2 emissions from decrease in commuting Higher employee job satisfaction from ability to work at home Improves business resiliency by providing continuous secure connectivity in the event of disasters pandemics or inclement weather Comprehensive End to End e Offers control and provisioning of wireless access points CAPWAP compliant DTLS encryption to help Security ensure full line rate encryption between access points and controllers across remote WAN LAN links Enterprise Wireless Mesh e Allows access points to dynamically establish wireless connections without the need for a physical connection to the wired network e Available on select Cisco Aironet access points Enterprise Wireless Mesh is ideal for warehouses manufacturing floors shopping centers and any other location where extending a wired connection may prove difficult or aesthetically unappealing High Performance Video e Integrates Cisco VideoStream technology as part of the medianet framework to optimize the delivery of video application
15. rs Cisco professional and technical services enable you to successfully plan build and run your network as a powerful business platform Our services can help you successfully deploy the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller and integrate mobility solutions effectively to lower the total cost of ownership and secure your wireless network To learn more about Cisco Wireless LAN service offers visit http Awww cisco com go wirelesslanservices Summary The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller is designed for 802 11n performance and offers maximum scalability for enterprise and service provider wireless deployments It simplifies deployment and operation of wireless networks helping to ensure smooth performance enhance security and maximize network availability The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller manages all the Cisco access points within campus environments and branch locations eliminating complexity and providing network administrators with visibility and control of their wireless LANs For More Information For more information about Cisco wireless controllers contact your local account representative or visit http www cisco com en US products ps6366 index html For more information about the Cisco Unified Wireless Network framework visit http www cisco com go unifiedwireless 2013 Cisco and or its affiliates All rights reserved This document is Cisco Public Information Page 8 of 9 IE CISCO Europe Headquarter
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17. s across the WLAN 2013 Cisco and or its affiliates All rights reserved This document is Cisco Public Information Page 2 of 9 C eo End to End Voice Supports Unified Communications for improved collaboration through messaging presence and conferencing Supports all Cisco Unified IP Phones for cost effective real time voice services High Availability An optional redundant power supply that helps to ensure maximum availability Environmentally Responsible e Organizations may choose to turn off access point radios to reduce power consumption during off peak hours Mobility Security and Secure reliable wireless connectivity and consistent end user experience Management for IPv6 amp Dual Stack Clients e Increased network availability through proactive blocking of known threats Equips administrators for IPv6 troubleshooting planning and client traceability from a common wired and wireless management system Table 2 lists the product specifications for Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Table 2 Product Specifications for Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Wireless IEEE 802 11a 802 11b 802 119 802 11d WMM 802 11e 802 11h 802 11k 802 11n 802 11r 802 11u 802 11w 802 1 1ac Wired Switching Routing IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX specification 1000BASE T 1000BASE SX 1000 BASE LH IEEE 802 1Q Vtagging and IEEE 802 1AX Link Aggregation Data Request For Comments e RFC 768 UDP
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