Cisco Catalyst 8300-2N2S-6T router 1GbE

The Cisco Catalyst 8300-2N2S-6T is a high-performance edge router designed for enterprise branch and campus networks. It delivers advanced SD-WAN capabilities, robust security, and multi-gigabit throughput in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor.

Advantages

This router offers exceptional performance with an 8-core x86 CPU and 16 GB DDR4 RAM, enabling up to 5 Gbps SD-WAN IPsec throughput. It supports flexible WAN connectivity with 2x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports and 2x 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports, plus 6x 1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. The device is fully integrated with Cisco DNA Center for simplified management and includes advanced security features such as VPN, firewall, and IPS/IDS.

Suitable for

• Enterprise branch offices requiring high-speed WAN aggregation
• Campus networks needing reliable edge routing and SD-WAN
• Organizations deploying Cisco DNA Center for centralized network management
• Deployments requiring advanced routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS)

Key specifications

• Device Type: Router / Edge Platform
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable 1U
• WAN Ports: 2x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP/SFP+), 2x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• LAN Ports: 6x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Processor: 8-core x86 CPU
• RAM: 16 GB DDR4
• Flash Memory: 16 GB
• Expansion Slots: 2x NIM, 2x SM
• SD-WAN IPsec Throughput: Up to 5 Gbps
• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE
• Management: CLI, SNMP, Netconf, RESTCONF, Cisco DNA Center
• Power Redundancy: Optional RPS support

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair with Cisco DNA Center for SD-WAN orchestration and consider adding redundant power supplies for mission-critical deployments.