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Cisco Catalyst 8300-2N2S-6T - router - rack-mountable

Name: Cisco Catalyst 8300-2N2S-6T router rack-mountable
Brand: Cisco Ent Net
SKU: C8300-2N2S-6T
Price: 18869.86 GBP
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Manuf P/N: C8300-2N2S-6T

APAXON#: 7306201

EAN: 889728309462

Cisco Catalyst 8300-2N2S-6T
Router 1GbE
rack-mountable
for P/N: C8300-DNA, UCS-E1100D-M6
Weight: 17.80 KG

Intel x86 CPU with 8-GB memory default
High-performance multicore processors support high-speed WAN connections
Dynamic core allocation architecture that can leverage data plane cores for I/O and service plane as per-user configuration
Increases scalability for IPSec throughput needs for medium- and large-sized branches
SSL and crypto hardware acceleration
Hardware-anchored Secure Boot and Secure Unique Device Identification (SUDI) support for Plug-and-Play to verify the identity of the hardware and software

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Overview

Cisco Catalyst 8300 series Edge Platforms (Catalyst 8300) with Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software deliver Cisco's secure, cloud-scale SD-WAN solution for the branch. The Catalyst 8300 series is purpose-built for high performance and integrated SD-WAN Services along with flexibility to deliver security and networking services together from the cloud or on premises. It provides higher WAN port density and a redundant power supply capability. Catalyst 8300 series Edge Platforms also come with Trustworthy Solutions 2.0 infrastructure that secures the platforms against threats and vulnerabilities with integrity verification and remediation of threats. The Catalyst 8300 series Edge Platforms are well suited for medium-sized and large enterprise branch offices for high WAN IPSec performance with integrated SD-WAN services.

Main Specifications

Product Description: Cisco Catalyst 8300-2N2S-6T - router - rack-mountable
Device Type: Router
Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 2U
Data Link Protocol: Gigabit Ethernet
Performance: SD-WAN IPsec throughput (1400Bytes, clear text): up to 1.9 Gbps ¦ SD-WAN IPsec throughput (IMIX, clear text): 1.75 Gbps ¦ IPv4 forwarding throughput (1400-byte packet size): 19.7 Gbps ¦ IPsec throughput (1400Bytes, clear text): up to 1.9 Gbps
Capacity: SD-WAN overlay tunnels scale: 6000 ¦ IPsec SVTI tunnels: 4000 ¦ ACL: 4000 ¦ Access Control Entries (ACEs) per system (IPv4): 72000 ¦ IPv4 routes: 1600000 ¦ IPv6 routes: 1500000 ¦ Queues: 16000 ¦ NAT sessions: 1200000 ¦ Firewall sessions: 512000 ¦ Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) entries: 4000
Network / Transport Protocol: IPSec, IPv4, IPv6, RSVP, DHCP, DNS, L2TPv3, PPPoE, RTP, RTCP, NTP
Routing Protocol: Static IP routing, RIP-1, RIP-2, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, IGMPv3, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, RSVP, LISP, HSRP, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD), GRE, policy-based routing (PBR), VRRP, MPLS, OSPFv3, DVMRP
Remote Management Protocol: DHCP, RADIUS, OMP, SNMP, NTP, SSH, SCP, NETCONF, CLI
VoIP Protocols: SIP, SRTP
Features: SD-WAN support, SUDI, QoS, firewall protection, NAT support, NBAR, FNF, Cisco UADP, ERSPAN, Cisco IPSLA, EEM, ACL support, EVC, AAA, AVC, PPP, MLPPP, MLFR, HDLC, CBWFQ, WRED, PfR, CAC, IVR, SAF, AAR, DNS client, DHCP client, PAT support, DHCP server, Syslog support, IPFIX, NTP server, FEC
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.1Q
Designed For: P/N: C8300-DNA, UCS-E1100D-M6
Dimensions (WxDxH): 43.8 cm x 47 cm x 8.89 cm
Weight: 18.1 kg
System Requirements: Cisco IOS XE 17.3.2

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APAXON Product Data Sheet - Cisco Catalyst 8300-2N2S-6T - router - rack-mountable(C8300-2N2S-6T).pdfPDF

Product Features

Robust security

Equipped with advanced encryption algorithms including 256-bit AES, Triple DES, and SHA-512, ensuring secure data protection and communication channels for all your network transactions.

High-capacity performance

Boasts impressive capacity with up to 1. 9 Gbps SD-WAN IPsec throughput, 19. 7 Gbps IPv4 forwarding throughput, and support for up to 1. 6 million IPv4 routes, catering to high-demand network environments.

Advanced networking features

Supports a suite of sophisticated networking features such as Application Aware Routing (AAR), Quality of Service (QoS), and SD-WAN support, enhancing network efficiency and reliability.

Comprehensive connectivity

Features a wide array of interfaces including Ethernet 1000Base-T for WAN/LAN, USB, and expansion slots for service modules, NIM, and PIM, providing versatile connectivity options for various network setups.

Durable and reliable

Designed for longevity with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 710,300 hours and compliance with multiple safety and environmental standards, ensuring dependable operation in diverse conditions.

Specifications

General

Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.1Q, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950-1, IEC/EN 60825, FDA, AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, CNS 13438 Class A, EN 300 386, EN 55032, EN 55032 Class A, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-1, EN55024, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B Class A, ICES-003 Class A, IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-3, IEC/EN 61000-4-11, IEC/EN 61000-4-2, IEC/EN 61000-4-3, IEC/EN 61000-4-4, IEC/EN 61000-4-5, IEC/EN 61000-4-6, IEC/EN 61000-4-8, KN32 Class A, KN35
Device Type: Router
Data Link Protocol: Gigabit Ethernet
Processor: Intel
Flash Memory: 8 GB
Authentication Method: RADIUS, Secure Shell (SSH)
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 2U
RAM: 8 GB (installed) / 32 GB (max)
Hard Drive: 16 GB
Performance: SD-WAN IPsec throughput (1400Bytes, clear text): up to 1.9 Gbps, SD-WAN IPsec throughput (IMIX, clear text): 1.75 Gbps, IPv4 forwarding throughput (1400-byte packet size): 19.7 Gbps, IPsec throughput (1400Bytes, clear text): up to 1.9 Gbps
Capacity: SD-WAN overlay tunnels scale: 6000, IPsec SVTI tunnels: 4000, ACL: 4000, Access Control Entries (ACEs) per system (IPv4): 72000, IPv4 routes: 1600000, IPv6 routes: 1500000, Queues: 16000, NAT sessions: 1200000, Firewall sessions: 512000, Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) entries: 4000
Network / Transport Protocol: IPSec, IPv4, IPv6, RSVP, DHCP, DNS, L2TPv3, PPPoE, RTP, RTCP, NTP
Routing Protocol: Static IP routing, RIP-1, RIP-2, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, IGMPv3, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, RSVP, LISP, HSRP, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD), GRE, policy-based routing (PBR), VRRP, MPLS, OSPFv3, DVMRP
Remote Management Protocol: DHCP, RADIUS, OMP, SNMP, NTP, SSH, SCP, NETCONF, CLI
Encryption Algorithm: SSL, IKE, DES, 128-bit AES, 256-bit AES, Triple DES, 1024-bit RSA, 2048-bit RSA, 748-bit RSA, ECDSA 256-bit, ECDSA 384-bit, MD5, SHA, 256-bit SHA, 384-bit SHA, 512-bit SHA, DTLS, TLS, PKI, HMAC, ESP, SHA-1, SHA-2, 256-bit AES-CBC, 256-bit AES-GCM
Features: SD-WAN support, SUDI, QoS, firewall protection, NAT support, NBAR, FNF, Cisco UADP, ERSPAN, Cisco IPSLA, EEM, ACL support, EVC, AAA, AVC, PPP, MLPPP, MLFR, HDLC, CBWFQ, WRED, PfR, CAC, IVR, SAF, AAR, DNS client, DHCP client, PAT support, DHCP server, Syslog support, IPFIX, NTP server, FEC

Connections & Expansion

Installed Modules Qty (Max): 0 (installed) / 5 (max)
Expansion Slots: 2 (total) / 2 (free) x service module (SM), 2 (total) / 2 (free) x NIM, 1 (total) / 1 (free) x Pluggable Interface Module (PIM)
Interfaces: WAN / LAN: 6 x 1000Base-T, USB: 1 x

Miscellaneous

MTBF: 710,300 hours

Power

Power Device: Internal power supply

Software / System Requirements

OS Required: Cisco IOS XE 17.3.2

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature: 0 °C
Max Operating Temperature: 40 °C
Humidity Range Operating: 5 - 85% (non-condensing)

Weight & dimensions

Width: 43.8 cm
Depth: 47 cm
Weight: 18.1 kg
Height: 8.89 cm

IP Telephony

VoIP Protocols: SIP, SRTP

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