AIR-CT8510-3K-K9, Cisco 8500 Wireless Controller, 3000 APs support

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  • Model: AIR-CT8510-3K-K9
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    Overview

    Cisco AIR-CT8510-3K-K9 Overview

    The Cisco AIR-CT8510-3K-K9 is a high-capacity enterprise wireless LAN controller designed for large campus and data center deployments. Supporting up to 6,000 access points and 64,000 clients with 10Gbps throughput and two 10GE interfaces, it delivers resilient, centralized WLAN control. Features such as FlexConnect, mesh, advanced QoS, AVC, and integrated wireless policy enforcement help Asian, European, African, and North American organizations simplify operations while service providers, distributors, and SMB integrators benefit from scalable, policy-driven Wi-Fi management.

    Product Highlights

    10Gbps
    Max Through
    6,000
    Max APs
    64,000
    Max Users

    Product Applications Scenarios

    Enterprise Network
    Centralizes up to thousands of APs with QoS and AVC, reducing branch WLAN management overhead and improving user experience across global offices.
    Cloud Services
    Provides 10Gbps aggregation and L2/L3 mobility for Wi-Fi access into private or hybrid clouds, helping cut service downtime and roaming issues.
    Public Infrastructure
    Scales to 64,000 clients and 6,000 APs with guest services and RF management, ideal for airports, campuses, and metros needing reliable public Wi-Fi.

    Product Features Comparison

    Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Model AIR-CT8510-3K-K9, Cisco 8500 Wireless Controller, 3000 APs support AIR-ANT5170P-R, Cisco AIR-ANT5170P-R Antenna, 5GHz, 7dBi, RP-TNC QSFP-H40G-CU5M, Cisco QSFP-H40G-CU5M Cable, 40Gbps/5m/Passive Copper ASR5K-FANT-UP, Cisco ASR 5000 Accessory, Fan Tray/Spare/Hot-swappable
    Brand Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Compatible Models n/a Cisco Aironet 1250 Modular Unified Access Point Platform, 1252AG, 1252AG Standalone Access Point, 1252AG Unified Access Point, 1252G, 1252G Unified Access Point n/a n/a
    Accessory Type Wireless Controller Antenna Direct-attach copper cable assembly Fan Tray/Spare/Hot-swappable
    Connector Type Two 10 GE 2 x RP-TNC n/a n/a
    Mounting Method 1 RU Appliance Wall-mountable n/a n/a
    Certification n/a n/a RoHS 6 n/a

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Number Description
    AIR-ANT5170P-R Cisco 5GHz 7dBi directional antenna with RP-TNC connectors for extending enterprise WLAN coverage.
    QSFP-H40G-CU5M Cisco 40GBASE-CR4 5m passive QSFP+ direct-attach copper cable for high-speed controller uplinks.
    PWR-C49E-300AC-F Cisco 300W AC hot-swappable power supply for Catalyst platforms, suitable for redundant power designs.

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    Specification

    Cisco AIR-CT8510-3K-K9 Specification

    Model
    AIR-CT8510-3K-K9
    Brand
    Cisco
    Maximum throughput
    10Gbps
    Link Aggregation Group (LAG)
    Yes
    Form factor
    1 RU Appliance
    Flexconnect + mesh
    Yes
    Max WLANs
    512
    Maximum access point
    6,000
    Interfaces or network I/O
    Two 10 GE
    Access control lists (ACLs)
    Yes
    Radio Resource Management (RRM)
    Yes
    Bonjour Gateway
    Yes
    Mesh
    Yes
    Max Power consumption
    675W
    Cisco VideoStream
    Yes
    OfficeExtend
    Yes
    Rendundant power
    Yes (installed) AC or DC
    Guest anchor
    Yes
    Workgroup bridge
    Yes
    Max Number of Flex Groups
    2,000
    Guest services (wireless)
    Yes
    Minimum access points
    100
    Maximum RF Tag support
    50,000
    QoS
    Yes
    Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
    Yes
    HA with Client SSO
    Yes
    Max Access Points per Group
    100
    Datagram Transport Layter Security (DTLS)
    Yes
    Cisco Compatible Extensions Call Admission Control (CAC)/Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
    Yes
    HA with AP SSO
    Yes
    Bi-directional rate limiting
    Yes
    Max VLANs
    4096
    Rendundant fans
    Yes
    Integrated Wireless Policy Engine
    Yes
    Maximum client support
    64,000
    Central Mode (formerly Local Mode)
    Yes
    Max Number of access point groups
    6,000
    Mobililty
    L2 & L3
    FlexConnect
    Yes

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    Questions & Answers

    How does the AIR-CT8510-3K-K9 compare to the Cisco 5520?

    The AIR-CT8510-3K-K9 supports more APs (3000 vs. the 5520's 1500), providing higher scalability for large enterprise environments.

    What are the common troubleshooting steps for AIR-CT8510-3K-K9?

    Common steps include checking the physical connections, verifying firmware versions, reviewing configuration settings, and consulting system logs for errors.

    What are the application scenarios for the AIR-CT8510-3K-K9?

    The AIR-CT8510-3K-K9 is ideal for large enterprises, universities, and healthcare institutions requiring robust, scalable wireless network management.

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