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Cisco Catalyst 8300-2N2S-6T - router - rack-mountable
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
Associated Documents
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
IP Telephony
- VoIP Protocols
- SIP, SRTP
General
- 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
- 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
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





