Product Overview

The ​​CP-8800-A-KEM-WMK=​​ is a ​​high-density wireless mobility controller module​​ for Cisco’s Catalyst 8800 Series switches. Designed for large-scale enterprise and campus networks, it integrates ​​Wi-Fi 6E management​​, ​​RF analytics​​, and ​​Cisco DNA Center compatibility​​ to streamline wireless and wired network convergence.

Core Technical Specifications

• ​​AP Capacity​​: Manages ​​12,000 access points​​ and ​​250,000 concurrent clients​​
• ​​Throughput​​: ​​120 Gbps aggregate traffic​​ with hardware-accelerated QoS
• ​​Chassis Compatibility​​: ​​Catalyst 8800 Series​​ (C8800-32X or C8800-48X chassis required)
• ​​Radio Support​​: Dual-band (2.4/5/6 GHz) with ​​Cisco CleanAir​​ interference mitigation
• ​​Redundancy​​: ​​N+1 module failover​​ with <500ms convergence time

Key Deployment Scenarios

​​1. Stadiums and Large Venues​​
Optimizes high-density Wi-Fi 6E performance for ​​real-time 4K streaming​​ and ​​IoT-enabled crowd analytics​​ during live events.

​​2. Healthcare Campuses​​
Supports ​​medical IoT devices​​ (e.g., smart infusion pumps, patient monitors) with ​​Aironet 1800s APs​​ and HIPAA-compliant segmentation.

​​3. Smart Manufacturing​​
Enables ​​private 5G/Wi-Fi convergence​​ for autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and ​​predictive maintenance sensors​​ via Cisco Cyber Vision.

Addressing Critical User Questions

​​Q: Is this module compatible with legacy Cisco 5508 WLC-managed APs?​​
A: Yes—supports ​​FlexConnect and Mobility Express​​ modes for APs running ​​8.10+ code​​, but 6 GHz band management requires Wi-Fi 6E APs.

​​Q: How does it handle firmware updates in large deployments?​​
A: Uses ​​Multi-Site Orchestrator​​ for staggered, zero-downtime updates across distributed sites.

​​Q: What licensing is required for full feature access?​​
A: ​​DNA Premier 5-year license​​ includes ​​AI Endpoint Analytics​​ and ​​Software-Defined Access (SDA)​​ for policy automation.

Purchasing and Integration Notes

For chassis validation and regional SKU specifics, visit the Catalyst 8800 modules page at itmall.sale. Ensure supervisor modules run ​​IOS XE 17.12.1+​​ to enable Wi-Fi 6E capabilities.

Operational Perspective

While the ​​CP-8800-A-KEM-WMK=​​ excels in scalability, its dependency on Catalyst 8800 chassis limits flexibility for cloud-centric organizations. For enterprises invested in Cisco’s ecosystem, however, it’s a powerhouse—especially when paired with ​​Cisco ThousandEyes​​ for end-to-end visibility. Just factor in the learning curve for IT teams transitioning from standalone WLCs to converged architectures. The sheer client density it supports could redefine wireless deployment strategies, provided power and cooling infrastructures are future-proofed.