C9117AXI-EWC-H Cisco Catalyst 9117 WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5 Access Point

C9117AXI-EWC-H: architecture conversion boundary

C9117AXI-EWC-H retains the H suffix and EWC embedded-controller boundary in its exact PID. Release the H-domain asset only after destination approval and configured regulatory behavior agree.

For H-domain EWC operation, record whether the AP will retain embedded management or join a different supported controller architecture. A conversion changes discovery, backup and administrative ownership, so preserve the original image and the post-change acceptance result.

Evidence required before acceptance

Tie the H authorization to the serial and pre-change software. Store controller role, country, enabled channels, switch port, PoE source and representative client tests before and after conversion. Keep rollback criteria with the change approval.

Procurement decision after support ended

Quote review must state the intended controller architecture because EWC is an operational boundary, not a cosmetic suffix. 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.
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• 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.