The Cisco Catalyst C8300-1N1S-4T2X is a modular edge router built for large enterprise branch offices and regional headquarters. Its key differentiator is its flexible port configuration, which includes a high-speed 25GbE interface and a combination of 1GbE and 10GbE ports, making it suitable for aggregating diverse types of network links.
The Cisco Catalyst C8300-1N1S-4T2X is a highly flexible and powerful edge router tailored for modern, bandwidth-intensive enterprise WANs. Its standout feature is the blend of a future-ready 25GbE port with a high density of 10GbE and 1GbE ports, making it an excellent choice for large branches that need to aggregate various types of connections while preparing for future bandwidth growth within an SD-WAN architecture.
| Feature | Cisco Catalyst C8300-1N1S-4T2X | Cisco Catalyst C8300-1N1S-6T |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differentiator | High-Speed Focus (25G) & 10G Density | High 1GbE Copper Density |
| Fixed 10/25G Ports | 1x 25G (SFP28) + 2x 10G (SFP+) + 1x 10G (SFP+) | 1x 25G (SFP28) + 1x 10G (SFP+) |
| Fixed 1GbE Ports | 4x RJ-45 | 6x RJ-45 |
| Best Use Case | Sites needing multiple high-speed WAN links. | Sites with many standard 1GbE device connections. |
2-Rack Unit (2RU)
Very High (Multi-gigabit). Capable of handling advanced services like SD-WAN and encryption at high speeds.
1x 1/10 GbE SFP+ (1N) • 1x 1/10/25 GbE SFP28 (1S) • 4x 1 GbE RJ-45 Ports (4T) • 2x 10 GbE SFP+ (2X) • 1x 1 GbE RJ-45 Management Port
2 x Service Module Slots + 1 x Embedded Services Module (ESM) Slot for running virtual network functions.
| Form Factor | 2-Rack Unit (2RU) |
| Throughput | Very High (Multi-gigabit). Capable of handling advanced services like SD-WAN and encryption at high speeds. |
| Fixed Interfaces | 1x 1/10 GbE SFP+ (1N) • 1x 1/10/25 GbE SFP28 (1S) • 4x 1 GbE RJ-45 Ports (4T) • 2x 10 GbE SFP+ (2X) • 1x 1 GbE RJ-45 Management Port |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x Service Module Slots + 1 x Embedded Services Module (ESM) Slot for running virtual network functions. |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS® XE (Modern, programmable OS for SD-WAN and automation). |
| Power Supplies | Dual, Hot-Swappable AC or DC Power Supplies (Standard for C8300 series). |
| Fans | Redundant, Hot-Swappable Fan Trays. |
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