Cisco C8235-E-G2 - Secure Router with 2x10GE, 2x2.5GE, 1xNIM, and 1x PIM

Cisco Part Number: C8235-E-G2 is a Cisco 8200 Secure Router with 2x10GE, 2x2.5GE, 1xNIM, and 1x PIM

Cisco C8235-E-G2 Secure Router

The Cisco C8235-E-G2 is a high-performance secure router designed for medium-sized branch and modern WAN edge deployments. Part of the Cisco 8200 Series Secure Routers, it combines advanced routing, SD-WAN and integrated security in a compact 1RU platform. The router is engineered to provide reliable connectivity, hardware-accelerated security and flexible management for organisations looking to modernise their branch infrastructure.

The C8235-E-G2 provides high-speed WAN connectivity through two 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports and two 2.5 Gigabit Multigigabit RJ-45 interfaces with UPoE+ support. Its modular design also includes a Network Interface Module (NIM) slot and a Pluggable Interface Module (PIM) slot, allowing the platform to be adapted to specific connectivity requirements.

Key Features

• 2 x 1/10 GE SFP+ ports for high-speed WAN connectivity
• 2 x 2.5 GE Multigigabit RJ-45 ports with UPoE+ support
• 1 x NIM slot for network interface expansion
• 1 x PIM slot for additional connectivity options
• 16 GB DRAM for demanding routing and security applications
• 16 GB internal storage, upgradeable to 600 GB
• Integrated out-of-band management and RJ-45/micro-USB console connectivity
• Hardware-accelerated cryptography and deep packet inspection
• Support for Cisco SD-WAN and advanced routing
• Next-Generation Firewall capabilities and unified security enforcement
• Quantum-resistant encryption readiness for future security requirements

Flexible and Secure Branch Networking

With its dedicated secure networking processor, the C8235-E-G2 delivers hardware-accelerated security while maintaining high network performance. Cisco's integrated platform approach combines routing, SD-WAN and security capabilities, helping reduce infrastructure complexity and simplify branch operations.

The C8235-E-G2 uses an internal 140W AC power supply as standard, with optional power configurations available for deployments requiring PoE. Its 1RU form factor makes it well suited to rack-mounted branch, enterprise and WAN edge environments where performance, security and expansion flexibility are important.