Cisco Aironet 5508 Wireless LAN Controller

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:

• RF visibility and protection
• The ability to simultaneously manage up to 500 access points
• Superior performance for reliable streaming video and toll quality voice
• Improved fault recovery for a consistent mobility experience in the most demanding environments

• Use this wireless LAN controller to provide the visibility, scalability, and reliability needed for system wide wireless LAN network
• Up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet connectivity for your wired network
• Management port for convenient and more powerful connectivity
• Quality of Service (QoS) feature for better reliance and usability
• Rack-mount provides convenient access and organization of wireless lan controller for easy upgrading