Overview
Introducing the C9115AXE-A Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point – a cutting-edge solution for businesses seeking to elevate their wireless network performance to new heights. This exceptional access point boasts an external antenna design, leveraging the power of Wi-Fi 6 technology to deliver unparalleled speed and reliability. With a robust 4x4:4 MIMO configuration, users can experience seamless connectivity even in high-density environments, ensuring smooth data transmission and minimal disruptions. The A Domain feature offers enhanced security protocols, safeguarding sensitive information and providing peace of mind for network administrators. Experience the next generation of wireless networking with the C9115AXE-A Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point. The external antenna design ensures optimal signal strength across various areas within your workspace, promoting consistent coverage throughout. Wi-Fi 6 technology enhances bandwidth efficiency and reduces latency, enabling multiple devices to connect simultaneously without sacrificing performance or reliability.
Specification
C9115AXE-A Specification
C9115AXE-A Specification | |
Description | Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, A Domain |
Software | â—  Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.9 or later â—  Cisco IOS ® XE Software Release 16.11 or later |
Supported wireless LAN controllers | â—Â Â Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers â—Â Â Cisco 3500, 5520, and 8540 Series Wireless Controllers and Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller |
802.11n version 2.0 (and related) capabilities | â—Â Â 4x4 MIMO with four spatial streams â—Â Â Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC) â—Â Â 802.11n and 802.11a/g beamforming â—Â Â 20- and 40-MHz channels â—Â Â PHY data rates up to 890 Mbps (40 MHz with 5 GHz and 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz) â—Â Â Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) â—Â Â 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) â—Â Â Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) support |
802.11ac | â—Â Â 4x4 downlink MU-MIMO with four spatial streams â—Â Â MRC â—Â Â 802.11ac beamforming â—Â Â 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels â—Â Â PHY data rates up to 3.47 Gbps (160 MHz with 5 GHz) â—Â Â Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) â—Â Â 802.11 DFS â—Â Â CSD support |
802.11ax | â—Â Â 4x4 downlink MU-MIMO with four spatial streams â—Â Â Uplink/downlink OFDMA â—Â Â TWT â—Â Â BSS coloring â—Â Â MRC â—Â Â 802.11ax beamforming â—Â Â 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels â—Â Â PHY data rates up to 5.38 Gbps (160 MHz with 5 GHz and 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz) â—Â Â Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) â—Â Â 802.11 DFS â—Â Â CSD support |
Integrated antenna | â—Â Â 2.4 GHz, peak gain 3 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth â—Â Â 5 GHz, peak gain 4 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth |
External antenna (sold separately) | â—  Cisco Catalyst 9115AXE Access Points are certified for use with antenna gains up to 6 dBi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) â—  Cisco offers the industry's broadest selection of antennas, delivering optimal coverage for a variety of deployment scenarios |
Interfaces | â—  1x 100, 1000, 2500 Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) – IEEE 802.3bz â—  Management console port (RJ-45) â—  USB 2.0 (enabled via future software) |
Indicators | â—Â Â Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, and boot loader errors |
Dimensions (W x L x H) | â—  Access point (without mounting brackets): C9115I: 8.0 x 8.0 x 1.5 in. (20.3 x 20.3 x 3.8 cm), C9115E: 8.0 x 8.0 x 1.7 in. (20.3 x 20.3 x 4.3 cm) |
Input power requirements | â—  802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+),  802.3bt Cisco Universal PoE (Cisco UPOE+, Cisco UPOE ®) â—  Cisco power injector, AIR-PWRINJ6= â—  802.3af PoE â—  Cisco power injector, AIR-PWRINJ5= (Note: This injector supports only 802.3af) Note: When 802.3af PoE is the source of power, both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios will be reduced to 2x2 and Ethernet downgraded to 1 Gigabit Ethernet. In addition, the USB port will be off. |
Environmental | Cisco Catalyst 9115AXI â—  Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C) â—  Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25ËšC, 15,000 ft. â—  Operating temperature: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) â—  Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing) â—  Operating altitude test: 40ËšC, 9843 ft. Note: When the ambient operating temperature exceeds 40°C, the access point will shift from 4x4 to 2x2 on both the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios, uplink Ethernet will downgrade to 1 Gigabit Ethernet, and the USB interface will be disabled. Cisco Catalyst 9115AXE â—  Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C) â—  Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25ËšC, 15,000 ft. â—  Operating temperature: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C) â—  Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing) â—  Operating altitude test: 40ËšC, 9843 ft. |
System memory | â—Â Â 2048 MB DRAM â—Â Â 1024 MB flash |
Available transmit power settings | 2.4 GHz â—Â Â 23 dBm (200 mW) â—Â Â 20 dBm (100 mW) â—Â Â 17 dBm (50 mW) â—Â Â 14 dBm (25 mW) â—Â Â 11 dBm (12.5 mW) â—Â Â 8 dBm (6.25 mW) â—Â Â 5 dBm (3.13 mW) â—Â Â 2 dBm (1.56 mW) â—Â Â -1dBm (0.79mW) â—Â Â -4dBm (0.39mW) 5 GHz â—Â Â 23 dBm (200 mW) â—Â Â 20 dBm (100 mW) â—Â Â 17 dBm (50 mW) â—Â Â 14 dBm (25 mW) â—Â Â 11 dBm (12.5 mW) â—Â Â 8 dBm (6.25 mW) â—Â Â 5 dBm (3.13 mW) â—Â Â 2 dBm (1.56 mW) â—Â Â -1dBm (0.79mW) â—Â Â -4dBm (0.39mW) |
Frequency band and 20-MHz operating channels | A (A regulatory domain): â—Â 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels â—Â 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels â—Â 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels (excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz) â—Â 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels |