The Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platform, Model C8200L-1N-4T, is a 5G-ready, cloud-optimized enterprise edge router engineered specifically for small branch offices requiring secure, high-performance, and scalable SD-WAN capabilities. Built on an advanced Intel x86 multi-core processor architecture with 4 GB of default DRAM and 8 GB of integrated Flash memory, this 1-Rack Unit (1RU) platform delivers robust routing, multilayer security, and cloud-native agility.
The router is equipped with (4) built-in Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports—consisting of (2) SFP optical ports and (2) RJ45 copper ports—providing flexible fiber and copper connectivity options. It also features (1) Network Interface Module (NIM) slot and a dedicated Pluggable Interface Module (PIM) slot for cellular/LTE/5G expansion, ensuring high adaptability for evolving network demands. With an embedded hardware crypto acceleration engine, the C8200L-1N-4T delivers up to 500 Mbps of IPsec VPN throughput and supports up to 1,500 SD-WAN overlay tunnels.
Key Features & Advanced Capabilities:
High-Performance Multi-Core Architecture: Powered by an Intel x86 4-core CPU designed for optimized packet processing and dynamic core allocation.
Integrated Gigabit WAN Port Density: Features (4) built-in 1G ports ((2) SFP optical and (2) RJ45 copper) for versatile WAN and LAN integration.
Modular Expansion Slots: Includes (1) NIM slot supporting various interface cards (serial, voice, switch modules) and a dedicated PIM slot for cellular 4G/LTE/5G connectivity.
Embedded IPsec Hardware Acceleration: Provides secure cryptographic processing supporting up to 500 Mbps IPsec traffic and robust SSL/crypto acceleration.
Cisco SD-WAN & Cloud Readiness: Architected for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) deployments, offering up to 1,500 SD-WAN overlay tunnels and native cloud connectivity.
Enterprise Management & Reliability: Supports Cisco IOS XE software, advanced security (firewall, NAT, ACLs), and centralized management through Cisco vManage and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN manager.
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