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Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms are high-performance, cloud-ready branch routers designed to deliver secure SD-WAN connectivity, advanced security, and edge intelligence for modern enterprise networks. Built on Cisco IOS XE, these platforms provide a programmable architecture with API-driven automation, zero-touch provisioning, and seamless integration with cloud-managed networking environments.
Designed for medium and large enterprise branches, the Catalyst 8300 Series supports high-performance WAN connectivity, integrated security services, and flexible modular expansion. The platforms offer multiple WAN/LAN interface options, redundant hot-swappable power supplies, and compatibility with existing Cisco network, voice, compute, and cellular modules. Built-in Trustworthy Solutions 2.0 security features help protect against evolving cyber threats through secure boot, hardware-based identity, and platform integrity verification.
Cisco Catalyst 8300 Key Features
- Optimised for Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, SASE, and secure branch architectures.
- Intel Xeon D processor architecture with up to 128 GB DDR4 memory and NVMe storage options up to 10 TB.
- Hardware-accelerated IPsec encryption for high-performance VPN connectivity.
- Flexible modular design supporting WAN, LAN, 5G, LTE, and service modules.
- 1RU and 2RU models with dual redundant AC or DC power supplies.
- Supports virtual network functions (VNFs) for branch consolidation and uCPE deployments.
Available models include C8300-1N1S-6T, C8300-1N1S-4T2X, C8300-2N2S-6T, and C8300-2N2S-4T2X, offering scalable throughput options up to 12.4 Gbps IPv4 CEF IMIX and up to 6.8 Gbps SD-WAN performance. The Catalyst 8300 Series integrates with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager and Cisco Security Cloud Control to simplify deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
