Cisco C8300‑1N1S‑4T2X Edge Router – Catalyst 8300 Series

Description

The Cisco C8300‑1N1S‑4T2X is a high‑performance, modular 1 RU edge router from the Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms family, engineered for modern enterprise branch and WAN edge deployments. Built on Cisco IOS XE software with a multicore Intel architecture, this platform delivers robust routing, security, and SD‑WAN capabilities with flexible connectivity options. Embedded on the chassis are 2 × 10 G SFP+ fiber ports and 4 × 1 G RJ45 Ethernet ports, providing versatile WAN and LAN interfaces for aggregating internet links, MPLS, or high‑speed SD‑WAN connections. The design includes 1 Service Module (SM) slot and 1 Network Interface Module (NIM) slot for interface expansion and adaptability to evolving network requirements. With 8 GB DRAM and 16 GB M.2 SSD storage by default, the C8300‑1N1S‑4T2X supports demanding routing workloads and scales performance with optional memory upgrades. Performance‑wise, it offers up to ~19.7 Gbps IPv4 forwarding throughput and significant IPsec/SD‑WAN encryption capabilities — meeting the needs of bandwidth‑intensive enterprise and branch environments.†

Key Features:

• 2 × 10 G SFP+ and 4 × 1 G RJ45 ports for flexible WAN and LAN connectivity†

• Modular expansion slots: 1 SM, 1 NIM, plus 1 PIM for future interfaces†

• Cisco IOS XE SD‑WAN ready with advanced routing, security, and automation support†

• Up to ~19.7 Gbps IPv4 forwarding throughput with scalable IPsec performance†

• Supports ~6000 SD‑WAN tunnels, ACL entries, NAT sessions, and large route tables for enterprise edge workloads