C9117AXI-EWC-F - Cisco Catalyst 9117 802.11ax 8x8:8 MIMO Access Point

C9117AXI-EWC-F: power-feature acceptance

C9117AXI-EWC-F retains the F suffix and EWC embedded-controller boundary in its exact PID. Match the F-domain purchase line to the approved destination before radio configuration begins.

For F-domain EWC commissioning, test the intended power source and record any reduced-feature behavior before RF acceptance. Cisco documents 802.3at operation and reduced features under specified lower-power or USB conditions; the installed power design must therefore be part of the order record.

Evidence required before acceptance

Connect the F-domain approval, serial, PoE class, USB use, 2.5GbE negotiation, embedded-controller backup and client tests. Repeat the feature check after changing injector or switch hardware so a power change does not silently alter service.

Procurement decision after support ended

Accept this F-EWC order only against the real switch-port power budget and required USB or radio feature set. Cisco lists April 30, 2021 as end of sale and April 30, 2026 as the last date of support.

Closest 9117AXI order comparisons

• C9117AXI-E1 - compare controller architecture and complete ordering suffix.
• C9117AXI-K - compare controller architecture and complete ordering suffix.
• C9117AXI-EWC-N - compare controller architecture and complete ordering suffix.

Official evidence: Cisco Catalyst 9117 data sheet; Cisco 9117 installation guide; Cisco EWC data sheet; Cisco 9117 lifecycle notice; and Cisco compliance lookup.