C9117AXI-K Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Wi-Fi 6 8x8:8 MIMO Access Points

C9117AXI-K: K-domain controller dependency

C9117AXI-K retains the K suffix and external-controller boundary in its exact PID. Use the K-domain suffix as a controlled ordering identity and verify current approval through Cisco.

C9117AXI-K requires an external controller workflow. Store primary, secondary and tertiary discovery information, DHCP and DNS dependencies, CAPWAP routing and the supported controller release. Do not attach Embedded Wireless Controller recovery instructions to this PID.

Evidence required before acceptance

Tie K-domain authorization to the serial, configured country, 2.5GbE switch profile and PoE source. Capture controller join, configuration download, both radios and a representative client session; retain fault logs so discovery failures can be separated from power or RF faults.

Procurement decision after support ended

This K-domain SKU is acceptable only when controller ownership and a funded migration beyond the ended support period are documented. Cisco lists April 30, 2021 as end of sale and April 30, 2026 as the last date of support.

Closest 9117AXI order comparisons

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