Cisco Catalyst C8200L-1N-4T Edge Router – 1RU Platform with 1 NIM Slot and 4×1G WAN Ports
The Cisco Catalyst C8200L-1N-4T is a high-performance branch edge router designed for secure WAN connectivity and SD-WAN deployment. Featuring four Gigabit WAN ports, modular NIM expansion, and up to 3.8 Gbps forwarding throughput, it delivers reliable performance and scalable networking for modern enterprise branch environments.
- Description
Description
The Cisco Catalyst C8200L-1N-4T is part of the Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms designed for secure WAN connectivity, SD-WAN deployment, and cloud-managed networking for branch offices. Built for small to medium branch environments, this router delivers high performance, secure connectivity, and flexible service deployment for modern enterprise networks.
Powered by a multicore Intel x86 processor with 4 GB DRAM, the C8200L-1N-4T provides strong routing performance and advanced networking capabilities including integrated SD-WAN services, hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN, and cloud-native security integration. The platform supports up to 3.8 Gbps IPv4 forwarding throughput and up to 500 Mbps IPsec VPN throughput, making it ideal for distributed enterprise branches that require secure WAN connectivity and encrypted traffic tunnels.
This router includes four built-in 1-Gigabit WAN ports, along with modular expansion using 1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot, allowing organizations to adapt network interfaces as infrastructure requirements grow. It also supports extensive network scalability, including thousands of ACLs, large routing tables, and high NAT session capacity.
The 1RU rack-mount form factor allows easy deployment in enterprise racks or branch network cabinets. The platform integrates seamlessly with Cisco SD-WAN solutions and cloud-delivered security services to support modern Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures.
Overall, the Cisco C8200L-1N-4T is a powerful and flexible enterprise edge router that combines performance, scalability, and advanced security capabilities for branch networks and hybrid cloud connectivity.
Key Features:
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4× Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports for high-speed branch connectivity
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Hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN up to 500 Mbps throughput
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Up to 3.8 Gbps IPv4 forwarding performance
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Modular architecture with 1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot
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Supports Cisco SD-WAN and SASE-ready cloud security services
