Overview
The Bring Your Own License (BYOL) version of next generation wireless controller (C9800-CL-K9) combines the advantages and flexibility of an AWS public cloud with the customization and features richness customers usually get with on-prem deployments. As part of Cisco's Cloud portfolio, the Catalyst 9800-CL Wireless Controller delivers high-speed always-on and secure wireless services with differentiating features like Zero Touch AP provisioning, High Availability, Application Visibility & Control, and more. The C9800-CL-K9 AMI runs a modern Operation System, open Cisco IOS XE Software, that support model-driven programmability, streaming telemetry, and patching. Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL Wireless Controller supports the following deployment scenario in this release: the wireless controller is available in AWS Virtual Private Network (VPC) connected to the customer enterprise network via a managed VPN. The VPN can be terminated either on the AWS Gateway Router or on a Cisco CSR. The deployment mode is Flex Central Authentication and Local Switching for IPv4 and IPv6 clients with fall back to Local Authentication.
Learn more about Cisco's cloud portfolio: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/cloud/overview.html Other product demos & Trials: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/cloud/promotions-free-trials.html Watch the connect, protect, consume video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hutN661yqRc
Highlights
- Enterprise-class wireless controller that is simple, secure and can scale on demand. Delivered as IaaS from the AWS cloud
- Cost effective wireless deployment with rich feature set like Zero touch AP provisioning, AVC, Modular QoS, Flexible Netflow, Open Programmable interface, and more.
- Scale up to 6000 Access Points and 64,000 Clients with all Enterprise and Service Provider grade wireless features at ZERO cost.
Details
Pricing
Additional AWS infrastructure costs
Type | Cost |
|---|---|
EBS General Purpose SSD (gp2) volumes | $0.10/per GB/month of provisioned storage |
Vendor refund policy
The Cisco Cloud WLC BYOL AMI utilizes subscription base AP licenses purchased directly from Cisco or Cisco partners. Please contact your Cisco sales team or partner for refund information.
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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Usage instructions
- Go to AWS marketplace clicking on following URL https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace
- Locate Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller product page by searching the AWS Marketplace for "C9800-CL" and click Continue
- Choose the fulfilment option: Cloud Formation Template (recommended) or Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
- If choosing the AMI one, you will have the choice to use the AWS Console or the AWS Market place Web interface
- In all cases, you will be guided through the steps to launch a new C9800-CL instance
- During the instantiation process you would be prompted to select: a. the desired AWS Region b. the VPC (custom or default) where to install the C9800-CL c. the desired IP subnet for the C9800-CL management/wireless management interface d. the Security Group associated to the VPC e. the key pair for ssh connection
- Click "Review and Launch", and then review the information for correctness.
- Click "Launch Instances".
- Go to AWS Console > EC2 services and wait for your instance to indicate a state of "running". It takes few minutes after this point, before you can connect to your C9800-CL instance.
- Connect to the IP address assigned to your C9800-CL instance and use the WebUI wizard for Day 0 configuration and setup.
- Or alternatively connect to your instance using an SSH client, providing the private SSH key selected during setup or the credentials defined. Example: ssh -i mykeypair.pem ec2-user@<IP of the instance>
- Once SSH has connected, you should be at the IOS XE command prompt on C9800-CL. You may now begin configuring your instance.
Support
Vendor support
Cisco TAC supports BYOL AMI customers only after a license is purchased from Cisco or a reseller. To set up C9800-CL Wireless Controller, watch https://youtu.be/kXPPeP3Ah3Y
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
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Customer reviews
Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL in AWS
We tried it out for a POC and worked great, setup is simple and once deployed it is working as expected, same behaviour as the on-prem physical gear