Cisco Catalyst C8300-2N2S-4T2X 12-Core 8GB 2×10G 4×1G SD-WAN Edge Platform

Cisco Catalyst C8300-2N2S-4T2X Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C8300-2N2S-4T2X is a 2RU enterprise edge platform engineered for high-performance WAN, SD-WAN, routing, security and branch networking applications. It combines high-speed Ethernet connectivity with flexible modular expansion, providing a scalable foundation for modern enterprise networks.

The platform features 2 × 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports and 4 × 1-Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 interfaces for flexible WAN and LAN connectivity. Its modular architecture includes 2 Service Module slots, 2 Network Interface Module slots and 1 Pluggable Interface Module slot.

With 8GB default DRAM and 16GB M.2 SSD storage, the C8300-2N2S-4T2X provides the processing and storage resources required for demanding enterprise routing, SD-WAN, security and application workloads.

Key Features

High-Speed WAN Connectivity

The Cisco Catalyst C8300-2N2S-4T2X provides integrated high-speed WAN connectivity through two 10G Ethernet interfaces and four 1G Ethernet interfaces. The combination of SFP+ and RJ-45 ports allows the platform to integrate into a variety of enterprise WAN and LAN architectures.

• 2 × 10G SFP+ Ethernet interfaces
• 4 × 1G RJ-45 Ethernet interfaces
• Layer 3 networking and routing capabilities
• WAN MACsec support on supported interfaces
• Flexible integration with enterprise WAN infrastructure

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Performance

Built for modern enterprise WAN environments, the C8300-2N2S-4T2X supports Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and high-speed encrypted WAN connectivity. The platform delivers up to 18.8Gbps SD-WAN IPsec throughput with 1400-byte packets and supports up to 6,000 SD-WAN overlay tunnels.

• Up to 18.8Gbps SD-WAN IPsec throughput at 1400-byte packets
• 7.6Gbps SD-WAN IPsec IMIX throughput
• 5.6Gbps SD-WAN IPsec IQDF IMIX throughput
• Up to 6,000 SD-WAN overlay tunnels
• Up to 19.7Gbps IPv4 forwarding throughput
• Up to 18.9Gbps autonomous IPsec throughput
• 9.3Gbps autonomous IPsec IMIX throughput

Flexible Modular Expansion

The modular architecture of the C8300-2N2S-4T2X allows organizations to expand network connectivity and services as their infrastructure requirements evolve.

Enterprise Network Security

The Cisco Catalyst C8300-2N2S-4T2X provides a secure platform for enterprise WAN and branch networking. It supports a broad range of security technologies designed to protect traffic and network resources across distributed environments.

• IPsec VPN connectivity
• Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Firewall capabilities
• Intrusion Prevention System integration
• URL filtering and Advanced Malware Protection integration
• WAN MACsec support
• Secure Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN connectivity

Memory and Storage

The C8300-2N2S-4T2X is available with 8GB default DRAM and supports higher memory configurations of 16GB and 32GB. The platform also includes 16GB M.2 SSD storage for Cisco IOS XE software and supported platform functions.

Performance and Scalability

The C8300-2N2S-4T2X is designed for demanding enterprise branch, WAN aggregation and edge networking environments. Its combination of high-speed interfaces, SD-WAN capabilities, modular expansion and scalable routing resources makes it suitable for large distributed networks.

• High-speed 10G and 1G Ethernet connectivity
• Up to 18.8Gbps SD-WAN IPsec throughput
• Up to 19.7Gbps IPv4 forwarding
• Up to 6,000 SD-WAN overlay tunnels
• Scalable IPv4 and IPv6 routing capacity
• High NAT and firewall session capacity
• Flexible modular interface expansion

Ideal Applications

• Large enterprise branch offices
• Enterprise WAN infrastructure
• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN deployments
• WAN aggregation and regional offices
• Secure Internet and cloud connectivity
• High-bandwidth business networks
• Data center edge connectivity
• Network security and service deployments
• Organizations requiring modular WAN expansion
• Distributed enterprise and multi-site networks

Why Choose Cisco Catalyst C8300-2N2S-4T2X?

The Cisco Catalyst C8300-2N2S-4T2X combines high-speed Ethernet connectivity, multicore processing, modular expansion, advanced security and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN capabilities in a scalable 2RU enterprise edge platform.

With 2 × 10G SFP+ interfaces, 4 × 1G RJ-45 interfaces, 2 Service Module slots, 2 NIM slots and 1 PIM slot, the platform provides the flexibility required for evolving enterprise WAN and branch infrastructure.

Cisco IOS XE, scalable memory, high-performance IPsec processing and extensive routing capabilities make the C8300-2N2S-4T2X a strong platform for organizations modernizing their secure WAN and enterprise edge infrastructure.