The Cisco Catalyst IR8100 Heavy Duty Series is a rugged, modular industrial router designed for mission-critical connectivity in harsh outdoor and industrial environments. Built for long-term deployment, it combines high durability with flexible 5G-enabled networking and advanced security features.
Key Capabilities
- Modular Architecture: Fully modular design supports interchangeable compute, radio, power, and battery components, enabling in-field upgrades and extended product lifecycle.
- Rugged Design: IP67 and NEMA Type 4 rated enclosure provides resistance to dust, water ingress, shock, vibration, salt, and extreme weather conditions. Operates from -40°C to 70°C with validated high-temperature resilience up to 85°C.
- Multi-Access Connectivity: Supports 5G (standalone and non-standalone), LTE variants, Wi-SUN, and private/public cellular networks. eSIM capability enhances deployment flexibility.
- Power Flexibility: Options include AC power and integrated battery backup for uninterrupted operation during outages.
- Security Features: Integrated enterprise-grade protection including firewalling, intrusion prevention, DNS security, URL filtering, and malware defense.
Use Cases
Designed for industrial and critical infrastructure applications such as utilities, smart cities, transportation systems, oil and gas operations, and mining environments where reliable edge connectivity is essential.
Deployment Benefits
The IR8100 is engineered to minimize maintenance and cabinet dependency, offering field-upgradable modules for compute, radio, and power. This makes it a future-ready platform for scalable and secure industrial networking with long-term operational resilience.
