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The Cisco Catalyst C9105AXWT-S is a ruggedized Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) access point engineered for hazardous industrial environments requiring intrinsic safety. Key differentiators include:
Designed for pharmaceutical cleanrooms, underground mining, and ammonia refrigeration facilities, it delivers 4.3 Gbps aggregate throughput while maintaining ≤1 ms jitter for PROFINET/Modbus TCP industrial protocols.
C9105AXWT-S | C9105AXWT-D | |
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Hazardous Certification | Zone 1 (IECEx) | Zone 2 (ATEX) |
Frequency Bands | 2.4/5/6 GHz | 2.4/5 GHz |
Max EIRP | 24 dBm (6 GHz) | 33 dBm (5 GHz) |
Enclosure Material | 316L Stainless Steel | Cast Aluminum |
Conduit Ports | 2x M20 threaded | 1x NEMA 4X |
The C9105AXWT-S trades peak transmit power for intrinsic safety in Zone 1 areas, leveraging 6 GHz’s cleaner spectrum for deterministic wireless control.
Three critical but underdocumented capabilities:
When sourcing the C9105AXWT-S, verify:
The C9105AXWT-S addresses two life-critical industrial needs:
In a recent deployment at a lithium battery plant, the C9105AXWT-S’s 6 GHz band eliminated RF interference from high-voltage arcing—a persistent issue with 5 GHz models. While its stainless steel build doubles the weight of aluminum APs, the corrosion-resistant passive cooling ensures 10+ year lifespans in chlorine-rich environments. Always conduct a hazardous area classification audit and review NFPA 70 Article 501 compliance before commissioning.