Cisco Wireless Controller on Cisco Services-Ready Engine (SRE) Data Sheet
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Product Overview
The Cisco
® Wireless Controller application on the
Cisco Services-Ready Engine (SRE) enables systemwide wireless functions in small to medium-sized enterprises and branch offices. Delivering 802.11n performance and scalability, the Cisco Wireless Controller on the SRE is an entry-level controller that provides low total cost of ownership and investment protection by integrating seamlessly with the existing network. The Cisco SRE Modules are router blades for the Cisco Integrated Services Routers Generation 2 (ISR G2), which allows you to provision the Cisco Wireless Controller applications on the module remotely at any time. This can help your organization to quickly deploy wireless on-demand, reduce operating costs, and consolidate the branch office infrastructure.
As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, this controller provides real-time communication between
Cisco Aironet® access points, the
Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS), and the
Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) to deliver centralized security policies, wireless intrusion prevention system (wIPS) capabilities, award-winning RF management, context-aware capabilities for location tracking, and quality of service (QoS) for voice and video.
The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller on the Cisco SRE supports from five to 50 access points, and additional access point support may be added in increments of five or 25. The licensing structure supports a variety of business mobility needs as part of the basic feature set, including Enterprise Wireless Mesh, which allows access points to dynamically establish wireless connections in locations where it may be difficult or impossible to physically connect to the wired network.
The Cisco Wireless Controller application is available for Cisco SRE Internal Services Module (ISM) 300 and the Cisco SRE Service Module (SM) 700 and SM 900, with flexible licensing and deployment options.
Features and Benefits
The Cisco Wireless Controller on Cisco SRE Modules delivers the features and benefits listed in Table 1.
Table 1. Cisco Wireless Controller on Cisco SRE Module: Features and Benefits
Table 2 lists Cisco SRE ISM and SM support on Cisco Integrated Services Routers.
Table 2. Cisco SRE ISM and SM Support on Cisco Integrated Services Routers
Table 3 lists the features and benefits of the Cisco Wireless Controller on the Cisco SRE.
Table 3. Cisco Wireless Controller on the Cisco SRE: Features and Benefits
| Feature |
Benefits |
| Scalability |
• ISM 300 supports up to 10 access points.
• SM 700 and 900 support up to 50 access points.
|
| High Performance |
• Wired network speed, nonblocking performance for 802.11n networks
|
| RF Management |
• Provides both real-time and historical information about RF interference impacting network performance across controllers, via systemwide Cisco CleanAir integration
|
| Security |
• Wireless intrusion prevention system (wIPS)
|
| Comprehensive End-to-End Security |
• Offers Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) compliance to help ensure full-line-rate encryption between access points and controllers across remote WAN/LAN links
|
| Enterprise Wireless Mesh |
• Allows access points to dynamically establish wireless connections without the need for a physical connection to the wired network
• Available on select Cisco Aironet access points, Enterprise Wireless Mesh is ideal for warehouses, manufacturing floors, shopping centers, and any other location where extending a wired connection may prove difficult or aesthetically unappealing
|
| High-Performance Video |
• Integrates Cisco VideoStream technology as part of the medianet framework to optimize the delivery of video applications across the WLAN
|
| End-to-end Voice Services |
• Supports
Unified Communications for improved collaboration through messaging, presence, and conferencing
• Supports all
Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phones for cost-effective, real-time voice services
|
| PCI Integration |
• Part of Payment Card Industry (PCI) certified architecture, making the solution well-suited for retail customers who deploy transactional data applications such as scanners and kiosks
|
| Environmentally Responsible |
• Organizations may choose to turn off access point radios to reduce power consumption during off peak hours
|
| Mobility, Security and Management for IPv6 and Dual-Stack Clients |
• Secure, reliable wireless connectivity and consistent end-user experience
• Increased network availability through proactive blocking of known threats
• Equips administrators for IPv6 troubleshooting, planning, and client traceability from a common wired and wireless management system
|
Product Specifications
Table 4 lists the product specification for Cisco Wireless Controller on the Cisco SRE.
For physical specifications of Cisco SRE Modules, visit:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps10598/data_sheet_c78-553913.html.
Table 4. Product Specifications for the Cisco Wireless Controller on Cisco SRE
Ordering Information
The Cisco Wireless Controller is an application supported on Cisco SRE (ISM or SM) for ISR G2. The wireless controller application and access point licenses can be ordered together with the supported ISR G2 routers or can be ordered and installed to supported ISR G2 routers after router purchase and installation.
Tables 5 through 8 provide ordering information for the Cisco Wireless Controller on Cisco SRE. To place an order, visit the Cisco ordering website:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/ordering/index.shtml.
Table 5. Cisco SRE Ordering Information
Table 6. Ordering Information for Cisco Wireless Controllers on Cisco SRE When Ordering Supported Cisco ISR G2 Routers
Service and Support Information
Cisco SRE hardware service and support is covered by the Cisco SMARTnet
® Service contract for the router in which the module will reside. Cisco SRE-supported applications have associated Cisco Software Application Support plus Upgrades (SASU) options, which you must purchase separately; they are not included in the router or Cisco SRE module Cisco SMARTnet Service contract.
Additive Capacity Upgrade Licenses
The additive capacity licenses allow for the increase in access point capacity supported by the controller to up to a maximum of 10 access points for one ISM module and 50 access points for SM modules. As an example, if a wireless controller on the Cisco SM 700 Service Module was initially ordered with the 25-access point support, that capacity could be later increased to up to 50 access points by purchasing one 25-access point additive capacity license (2 x FL-SRE-WLC-25A).
Tables 7 and 8 list capacity upgrade licenses for the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller on Cisco SRE.
Table 7. Ordering Information for Cisco Wireless Controller on Cisco SRE: Access Point Licenses (e-Delivery Product Authorization Keys [PAKs])
Table 8. Ordering Information for Cisco Wireless Controller on SRE: Access Point Licenses (Paper PAKs)
Service and Support
Wireless LAN Services
Realize the full business value of your wireless network and mobility services investments faster with intelligent, customized services from Cisco and our partners. Backed by deep networking expertise and a broad ecosystem of partners, Cisco professional and technical services enable you to successfully plan, build, and run your network as a powerful business platform. Our services can help you successfully deploy the Cisco Wireless Controller and integrate mobility solutions effectively to lower the total cost of ownership and secure your wireless network.
To learn more about Cisco wireless LAN service offers, visit:
http://www.cisco.com/go/wirelesslanservices.
Technical Support Services
Application software support services for the Cisco SRE has been simplified to make it easier for you to run the application software that is appropriate for your organization's business needs without the need to update service contracts when you change or move applications. A single
Software Application Support plus Upgrades (SASU) contract on the Cisco SRE module provides coverage for any licensed Cisco application running on the module including the Cisco Wireless Controller application.
Hardware and operating system support for the SRE module is provided through the
Cisco SMARTnet Service or
Cisco Services for IPS contract attached to the ISR G2 chassis.
To learn more about Cisco Technical Services, visit:
http://www.cisco.com/go/ts.
Summary
The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller on SRE is designed for 802.11n performance with an entry-level, integrated wireless controller build on the Cisco ISR G2 for small and medium-sized businesses and branches deployments. It simplifies deployment and operation of wireless networks, helping to ensure smooth performance, enhance security, and maximize network availability. The Cisco Wireless Controller manages all the Cisco access points within campus environments and branch locations, eliminating complexity and providing network administrators with visibility and control of their wireless LANs.
For More Information
For more information about Cisco wireless controllers, contact your local account representative or visit:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/index.html.
For more information about the Cisco Unified Wireless Network framework, visit:
http://www.cisco.com/go/unifiedwireless.
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