Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C8200L-1N-4T is a compact 1RU edge networking platform designed for small branch offices and enterprise locations that require secure cloud-connected networking, SD-WAN and SD-Routing capabilities. It combines a 4-core multicore processor, four integrated 1 Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports and modular expansion in a space-efficient platform.

The C8200L-1N-4T provides two Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 copper ports and two Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports, allowing organizations to connect both copper and fiber WAN services. The platform also includes one NIM slot and one PIM slot for additional connectivity and deployment flexibility.

With Cisco IOS XE and support for Cisco SD-WAN, the platform provides a modern foundation for secure branch connectivity, centralized management, automation and cloud-based security services.

Integrated Gigabit WAN Connectivity

The Cisco Catalyst C8200L-1N-4T features four integrated 1 Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports. This combination supports both copper and fiber connectivity, making the platform suitable for different WAN service types and branch deployment scenarios.

• Four integrated 1 Gigabit Ethernet WAN interfaces
• Two RJ-45 copper WAN ports
• Two SFP fiber WAN ports
• One Network Interface Module (NIM) slot
• One Pluggable Interface Module (PIM) slot
• Flexible connectivity for branch and WAN deployments

SD-WAN Performance

The C8200L-1N-4T is optimized for small branch environments requiring secure SD-WAN connectivity. Cisco specifies up to 500 Mbps SD-WAN IPsec throughput for the platform under the 1400-byte traffic profile.

In autonomous routing mode, the platform supports up to 3.8 Gbps IPv4 forwarding throughput and up to 500 Mbps IPsec throughput under the 1400-byte traffic profile.

Memory and Storage

The C8200L-1N-4T ships with 4GB of DRAM and provides flexible memory expansion options up to 32GB. This enables organizations to increase routing and network scale as branch requirements grow.

The platform includes a fixed 8GB onboard flash memory. Cisco specifies that this flash memory is soldered down and cannot be upgraded. Optional M.2 storage configurations are available depending on deployment and software requirements.

• 4GB default DRAM
• Optional 8GB, 16GB and 32GB DRAM configurations
• 8GB fixed onboard flash memory
• Optional 16GB and 32GB M.2 USB storage
• Optional 600GB M.2 NVMe storage options

Cisco IOS XE and SD-WAN

The Cisco Catalyst C8200L-1N-4T runs on Cisco IOS XE, a modern software platform supporting both autonomous networking and controller-based Cisco SD-WAN operation. This provides organizations with flexible deployment options based on their branch networking architecture.

Cisco IOS XE provides a foundation for routing, VPN, security, automation and network management features while Cisco SD-WAN enables centralized policy and WAN orchestration.

• Cisco IOS XE operating system
• Cisco SD-WAN support
• SD-Routing capabilities
• Centralized network management
• NETCONF and YANG support
• Enterprise routing and VPN capabilities

Security and Branch Networking

The C8200L-1N-4T is designed for secure branch connectivity and cloud-based security architectures. It supports IPsec VPN, Zone-Based Firewall and Public Key Infrastructure capabilities, helping organizations protect WAN traffic and branch resources.

Scalability and Network Capacity

The platform provides scalable routing and security resources for small enterprise branches. Depending on the installed memory configuration, routing and NAT scale can be increased to support larger network environments.

• Up to 800K IPv4 routes with default 4GB DRAM
• Up to 4M IPv4 routes with 32GB DRAM
• Up to 800K IPv6 routes with default 4GB DRAM
• Up to 4M IPv6 routes with 32GB DRAM
• Up to 600K NAT sessions with default 4GB DRAM
• Up to 2M NAT sessions with 32GB DRAM
• Up to 512K firewall sessions
• Up to 4,000 VRFs
• Up to 4,000 ACLs

Ideal Applications

Why Choose Cisco Catalyst C8200L-1N-4T?

• Compact 1RU enterprise edge platform
• Four integrated 1G WAN ports
• Two RJ-45 and two SFP Gigabit interfaces
• 4-core multicore processing architecture
• Expandable DRAM up to 32GB
• Cisco IOS XE operating system
• SD-WAN and SD-Routing support
• IPsec VPN and branch security capabilities
• One NIM and one PIM expansion slot
• Designed for small branch and cloud-connected networks