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Cisco Catalyst C8300-2N2S-4T2X Edge Router
cisco catalyst c8300 2n2s 4t2x edge router
cisco catalyst c8300 2n2s 4t2x edge router

Cisco Catalyst C8300-2N2S-4T2X Edge Router

The Cisco Catalyst C8300-2N2S-4T2X is the flagship 2RU edge router for large enterprise branches. Replacing the ISR 4451, it features massive expandability (2 SM, 2 NIM), dual 10G SFP+ uplinks, and an astonishing 5 Gbps of secure SD-WAN throughput.
Quick Specs:
· Integrated Ports: 4x 1G (RJ-45) + 2x 10G (SFP+)
· Module Slots: 2x SM, 2x NIM, 1x PIM
· Memory / Storage: 8 GB RAM / 8 GB Flash
· Throughput: Up to 5 Gbps (SD-WAN IPsec)
· Power: Dual Redundant Power Supplies
· Form Factor: 2RU Rack-mountable

Comprehensive Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C8300-2N2S-4T2X Edge Platform is the ultimate routing solution for large-scale enterprise branches, regional aggregation hubs, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Purpose-built to handle the intense bandwidth requirements of modern multi-cloud architectures and 5G networks, this platform is the designated next-generation successor to the industry-standard Cisco ISR 4451.
Housed in a robust 2-Rack-Unit (2RU) chassis, the C8300-2N2S-4T2X is powered by an advanced multi-core x86 CPU and custom crypto-acceleration silicon. It delivers an unprecedented level of integration, allowing businesses to consolidate secure routing, 10-Gigabit switching, Unified Threat Defense (UTD) firewalls, and edge computing into a single, highly resilient SD-WAN appliance managed centrally via Cisco vManage.

Comprehensive Product Overview

10-Gigabit Core Connectivity: Eliminate branch bottlenecks. The “2X” signifies two integrated 10G SFP+ ports, providing ultra-high-speed fiber uplinks directly to your core network or ISP, making it ideal for bandwidth-intensive environments like universities and hospitals.
Massive 5 Gbps SD-WAN Performance: Leverage custom Cisco silicon to achieve up to 5 Gbps of hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN throughput. Ensure flawless performance for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Microsoft 365, and real-time unified communications.
Ultimate Expandability (2 SM + 2 NIM): This router offers unmatched hardware flexibility. With two massive Service Module (SM) slots and two Network Interface Module (NIM) slots, you can easily integrate dozens of PoE+ LAN ports, legacy voice interfaces, or Cisco UCS-E server blades for edge computing.
Built-in 5G Readiness: Stay connected when fiber cuts occur. The dedicated Pluggable Interface Module (PIM) slot allows you to insert advanced 4G LTE or 5G cellular modules for ultra-fast, automatic WAN failover.
Branch-in-a-Box Consolidation: With the ability to run containerized applications (Cisco Edge Compute) and enterprise-grade Layer 7 application firewalls (IPS/IDS, URL filtering) natively on the router, you can drastically reduce the hardware footprint in your IT closets.

Technical Specifications

Specification Details for C8300-2N2S-4T2X
Product Series Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms
Integrated WAN/LAN Ports 6 Total: 4 x 1G RJ-45 (Copper) + 2 x 10G SFP+ (Fiber)
Service Module (SM) Slots 2 (Supports high-density switching / edge compute)
NIM Slots 2 (Network Interface Modules)
PIM Slots 1 (Pluggable Interface Module for Cellular/LTE)
Default Memory (RAM) 8 GB
Default Flash Storage 8 GB
IPsec Throughput (1400 Bytes) Up to 5 Gbps
IPv4 Forwarding Throughput Up to 19.7 Gbps
Power Supply Dual redundant AC or DC (Hot-swappable FRU)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.5 x 17.25 x 16.3 in. (8.89 x 43.8 x 41.4 cm)
Weight 21.4 lbs (9.71 kg)

Ideal Application Scenarios

Large Enterprise Hubs & Regional HQs: The perfect secure gateway for massive branch offices with 500+ users, requiring dual 10G uplinks and 5 Gbps of encrypted SD-WAN throughput to securely access corporate data centers.
Total IT Consolidation: Utilize the two SM slots to install high-density 24-port switch modules and virtual machine (VM) hosting modules, replacing standalone switches, firewalls, and local branch servers with one 2RU device.
High-Availability Hospital/Campus Networks: Deploy with dual redundant power supplies and a 5G cellular PIM module to guarantee that life-critical data and communication networks maintain 100% uptime under all circumstances.

Supported Accessories & Expansion Modules

Maximize your router’s ROI and capabilities with these official Cisco expansion modules:
SM-N-24T-P: 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Service Module (with PoE+) to act as a local access switch.
P-5GS6-GL: Cisco 5G Sub-6 GHz PIM for high-bandwidth cellular WAN backup.
NIM-1MFT-T1/E1: 1-port Multiflex Trunk Voice/Data NIM for legacy telecom.
PWR-CC1-250WAC: 250W AC Power Supply (Order a second unit for active/standby power redundancy).
MEM-C8300-16GB / 32GB: RAM upgrades to support massive routing tables, Cisco UTD security features, or ThousandEyes network monitoring.

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