Product Summary
Cisco C8300-2N2S-6T is a Catalyst 8300 Series edge platform router combining SD-WAN, security, and connectivity in a 2RU form factor. Designed for enterprise branch offices, it features 6x 1GbE RJ45 ports, dual NIM slots, and integrated security services with 2.5Gbps throughput.
Product Details
This modular router delivers advanced SD-WAN capabilities via Cisco vManage, supporting zero-touch provisioning and application-aware routing. It includes 6x 1GbE copper ports, 2x network interface module (NIM) slots, and 2x service module (SM) slots for expansion. With Cisco IOS XE software, it enables encryption, threat defense, and WAN optimization for hybrid networks.
Key Features
SD-WAN Ready: Full Cisco SD-WAN solution with vManage support
High Performance: 2.5Gbps throughput with services enabled
Connectivity: 6x 1GbE RJ45 ports + 2x 1GbE SFP ports
Expansion: 2x NIM slots + 2x SM slots
Security: Integrated firewall, IPsec VPN, and Cisco Umbrella
Wireless: 4G/LTE/5G module support
Management: Cisco DNA Center compatibility
Virtualization: Application hosting via Cisco IOx
Redundancy: Dual power supply support
Product Parameters Table
| Parameter | Specification |
| Platform | Catalyst 8300 Series |
| Throughput | 2.5 Gbps (with services) |
| Fixed Ports | 6x 1GbE RJ45, 2x 1GbE SFP |
| Expansion Slots | 2x NIM, 2x SM |
| Power Supplies | 1+1 redundancy (PSU sold separately) |
| Encryption | Hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN |
| OS | Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN |
| Dimensions | 2RU rack-mountable |
| Max Power Consumption | 150W |
Similar Models Comparison Table
| Model | Throughput | Ports | Expansion | Key Difference |
| C8300-2N2S-6T | 2.5 Gbps | 6x1GbE+2xSFP | 2NIM+2SM | Mid-range branch SD-WAN |
| C8200-1N-4T | 500 Mbps | 4x1GbE | 1 NIM | Small branch entry model |
| C8500-12X4QC | 10 Gbps | 12x10G SFP+ | 6 SM | Large enterprise edge |
| ISR4451-X-AX/K9 | 500 Mbps | 4x1GbE+2xSFP | 4 EHWIC | Legacy ISR series alternative |
