Cisco Catalyst 8200

The Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms are next-generation, 5G-ready cloud edge routers purpose-built for modern branch networking. Designed to support Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures, these platforms combine secure SD-WAN, advanced routing, and cloud-native capabilities to accelerate digital transformation for small and medium-sized enterprise branches. Powered by a high-performance x86 multicore System-on-Chip (SoC) architecture (4 or 8 cores), the Catalyst 8200 Series delivers strong throughput and scalability. It supports up to 32 GB DRAM and 600 GB NVMe storage, enabling demanding applications and edge compute use cases.

Key Features

Flexible Connectivity: Four integrated 1G WAN ports, one NIM slot, and one PIM slot for LTE/5G expansion.
Secure SD-WAN Integration: Runs Cisco IOS XE with native SD-WAN for centralized, cloud-scale management.
Performance Optimization: Hardware-accelerated IPsec with Intel QAT and DPDK for improved data plane efficiency.
Advanced Security: Integrated next-generation firewall (NGFW) with centralized policy control via Cisco management platforms.
Automation & Provisioning: API-driven deployment with zero-touch provisioning and Cisco DNA subscriptions.
Compact Design: 1RU form factor ideal for branch environments with limited space.
Virtualization Ready: uCPE variant supports multiple VNFs, consolidating networking and application workloads.
Model Options: C8200-1N-4T for higher performance branches; C8200L-1N-4T for cost-efficient, cloud-managed deployments.

As an evolution of the Cisco 4000 Series ISR, the Catalyst 8200 Series delivers enhanced performance, integrated security, and flexible WAN connectivity, making it a future-ready platform for SD-WAN, 5G, and cloud-driven branch architectures.