C9130AXE-H – Wi-Fi 6 8×8:8 AP – External Antennas – 5G mGig Uplink
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C9130AXE-H Description
The C9130AXE-H is a Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series indoor Wi-Fi 6 access point with external antennas for halls and high-density spaces in the H regulatory domain. The AP has 8x8:8 MIMO with Flexible Radio Assignment, an 8-DART smart antenna connector certified for antennas up to 13 dBi, and a 100/1000/2500/5000 Multigigabit Ethernet uplink. Running 4x4 on 2.4 GHz and 8x8 on 5 GHz needs 802.3bt power at 30.5W, while 802.3af at 13.4W leaves 1x1 radios and disables USB.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
C9130AXE-H |
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Product type |
Indoor Wi-Fi 6 wireless access point |
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Access point series |
C9130AXE-H Catalyst 9130AX Series |
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Ordering pattern |
C9130AXE-x with x as the regulatory-domain designator |
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Antenna model |
External-antenna Catalyst 9130AXE access point |
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Wireless standard |
Wi-Fi 6 / IEEE 802.11ax |
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Radio and MIMO profile |
8×8:8 MIMO with 802.11ax support and Flexible Radio Assignment |
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Supported controllers |
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series plus Cisco 3504, 5520, 8540 Series, and Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller |
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Software support |
Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.10 MR1 or later and Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.1.1 or later |
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Ethernet interfaces |
1 x 100/1000/2500/5000 Multigigabit Ethernet RJ-45, RJ-45 console, and USB 2.0 |
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External antenna connection |
Smart antenna connector with 8-DART interface; selected antennas and breakout cables must match Cisco guidance |
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Power planning |
802.3at PoE+, 802.3bt Cisco UPOE, AIR-PWRINJ6=, 802.3af PoE, or AIR-PWRINJ5= with feature level tied to available power |
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MIMO Profile |
8×8:8 MIMO ordering description with Flexible Radio Assignment support |
Application Scenarios
In a lecture hall, designers position external antennas where the seating is and connect them to the access point through the smart antenna connector.
A library or classroom block with many simultaneous clients uses the 8×8:8 radio profile and its 5G uplink to carry traffic back to the access switch.
On a campus WLAN, the AP joins a Catalyst 9800 Series controller, with Cisco DNA subscription terms handled on the controller side.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9130AXE-H |
C9130AXI-H |
C9130AXE-EWC-H |
C9130AXE-STA-H |
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Regulatory domain |
H |
H |
H |
H |
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Operating mode |
Controller-based AP |
Controller-based AP |
Embedded Wireless Controller |
Controller-based AP |
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Antennas |
External antennas |
Internal antennas |
External antennas |
C-ANT9104 stadium antenna |
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Spatial streams |
8×8:8 MIMO |
8×8:8 MIMO |
8×8:8 MIMO |
Dual 5 GHz MIMO |
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Interfaces |
1 x 5G Multigigabit Ethernet |
1 x 5G Multigigabit Ethernet |
1 x 5G Multigigabit Ethernet |
1 x 5G Multigigabit Ethernet |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 17.1.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 16.12.1 with AP Device Pack |
Not published |
Cisco IOS XE 17.6.1 |
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AireOS controller support |
Cisco 3504, 5520, 8540 and vWLC |
Cisco 3504, 5520, 8540 and vWLC |
Not published |
Not supported |
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Dimensions |
9.17 x 9.17 x 1.58 in. |
8.9 x 8.9 x 1.88 in. |
9.17 x 9.17 x 1.58 in. |
18.2 x 23.5 x 5.8 in. |
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Weight |
3.78 lb |
3.2 lb |
3.78 lb |
15.5 lb |
C9130AXE-H and C9130AXI-H share the -H suffix and a 5G Multigigabit uplink, but C9130AXE-H takes external antennas while C9130AXI-H has internal ones and is smaller at 8.9 x 8.9 x 1.88 in. and 3.2 lb against 9.17 x 9.17 x 1.58 in. and 3.78 lb. Designs that must pick antennas to fit the space stay with C9130AXE-H, and sites that want a self-contained internal-antenna AP move to C9130AXI-H. C9130AXE-EWC-H is the same body ordered with the Embedded Wireless Controller image, so it replaces C9130AXE-H only when the AP should host the controller. Venues built on the C-ANT9104 stadium antenna need C9130AXE-STA-H, which requires IOS XE 17.6.1 or later and is not supported on AireOS controllers.
Ordering Checklist
- Controller model: If C9130AXE-H joins a CW9800 controller, pick CW9800L, CW9800M, CW9800H1 or CW9800H2 and run IOS XE 17.14.1 or later (17.18.2 or later on CW9800L). CW9800L needs a higher IOS XE release than CW9800M, CW9800H1 and CW9800H2.
- AP subscription: Order one Cisco DNA subscription or Cisco Networking Subscription (LIC-CW-E Essentials or LIC-CW-A Advantage) for each AP; the unified LIC-CW SKUs need IOS-XE 17.15.x or later. The CW9800 controller boots without a license, but every AP it manages needs its own subscription.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | C9130AXE-H | Product Type | Indoor Wi-Fi 6 wireless access point |
| Access point series | C9130AXE-H Catalyst 9130AX Series | Ordering Pattern | C9130AXE-x with x as regulatory-domain designator |
| Antenna Model | External-antenna Catalyst 9130AXE access point | Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 6 / IEEE 802.11ax |
| MIMO Profile | 8×8:8 MIMO ordering description with Flexible Radio Assignment support | External Antenna Boundary | Certified for antenna gains up to 13 dBi on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Smart Antenna Connector | 8-DART interface with Self-Identifiable Antenna support | Software Support | Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.10 MR1 or later; Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.1.1 or later |
| Supported Controllers | Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series, Cisco 3504, 5520, 8540 Series, and Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller | Cisco DNA Licensing | Cisco DNA license selection required for Wi-Fi 6 AP use with Catalyst 9800 Series Controllers and Cisco Catalyst Center |
| License Options | AIR-DNA-E or AIR-DNA-A in 3-year, 5-year, or 7-year subscription terms | Ethernet Uplink | 1 x 100/1000/2500/5000 Multigigabit Ethernet RJ-45 |
| Console Port | RJ-45 management console port | USB Port | USB 2.0 at 4.5W |
| Status Indicator | Status LED for boot loader, association, operating, warning, and error states | Power Input Options | 802.3at PoE+, 802.3bt Cisco UPOE, AIR-PWRINJ6=, 802.3af PoE, or AIR-PWRINJ5= |
| Full-Power Injector | AIR-PWRINJ6= listed as full power for 9130 APs | 802.3bt Feature Mode | 4×4 2.4 GHz, 8×8 5 GHz, 5G link, USB enabled, and 30.5W max PoE consumption |
| 802.3af Feature Mode | 1×1 radios, 1G link, USB disabled, and 13.4W max PoE consumption | Dimensions | 9.17 x 9.17 x 1.58 in. (23.3 x 23.3 x 4.0 cm) |
| Weight | 3.78 lb. (1.71 kg) | Operating Temperature | 32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% noncondensing | Storage Temperature | -22 to 158 F (-30 to 70 C) |
| Operating Altitude Test | 40 C at 9843 ft. (3000 m) | Regulatory Check | Customers are responsible for verifying approval for use in their countries |
| Mounting Note | Antenna and bracket selection must follow Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE guidance |
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