Cisco Part Number: IR8140H-K9 is a Cisco Catalyst IR8140H Heavy Duty Router
Product Overview – Cisco Catalyst IR8140H-K9
The Cisco Catalyst IR8140H-K9 Heavy Duty Series Router is a rugged, outdoor-ready industrial router designed to deliver resilient, secure, high-performance networking for critical applications in harsh environments. Built on the versatile IR8100 platform, this model provides modular flexibility, wide-range connectivity, and robust hardware and software features that support demanding use cases in utilities, transportation, mining, smart cities, oil & gas, and other industrial sectors. Its IP67-rated enclosure and modular design ensure dependable operation where reliability counts most — from extreme temperatures to dusty, wet, or shock-prone locations.
Key Capabilities
- Rugged industrial design with IP67 / NEMA Type 4 protection for harsh environments.
- Modular hardware architecture for flexible deployment and future upgrades.
- Supports multiple WAN backhaul options, including cellular and Ethernet.
- Extensible interface support through Universal Interface Module (UIM) slots.
- Onboard GPS/GNSS for asset tracking and location services.
Rugged, Modular Hardware
Industrial-Grade Design
- IP67 ingress protection rating — sealed against dust and water penetration.
- Wide operating temperature range (typically -40°C to 70°C).
- Shock, vibration, salt, and fog resistant for outdoor and industrial deployments.
Modular Flexibility
- Four Universal Interface Module (UIM) slots, including mandatory supervisor and power supply modules.
- Supports up to three Battery Backup Units (BBUs) for extended power resilience.
- Optional modules include 5G and LTE cellular, Wi-SUN/WPAN mesh support, and edge compute enhancements.
Performance & Connectivity
High Connectivity Options
- Dual WAN interfaces: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet copper and SFP fiber.
- Supports concurrent multi-bearer cellular backhaul with dual active modules.
- Multiple packet data networks and APN segregation for secure traffic separation.
- Transparent roaming with Cisco IOS XE Mobile IP for seamless mobility.
Edge Computing & Management
- Optional field-replaceable SSD (e.g., 100 GB) for local edge data storage and processing.
- Cisco IOS XE software platform with SD-WAN support and extensive routing capabilities.
- Support for on-premises and cloud-based management tools (SD-WAN, DNA Center, IoT Field Network Director).
Security & Reliability
Industrial-Grade Security
- Hardware-accelerated encryption and Cisco Trust Anchor Technology.
- Comprehensive VPN and firewall features for secure connectivity.
- Network segmentation (Multi-VRF and VPN) for traffic isolation.
High Availability Features
- Dual SIM support and dual active cellular links for failover and redundancy.
- Support for HSRP and VRRP for router redundancy.
The Cisco Catalyst IR8140H-K9 is engineered to provide industrial enterprises with a powerful, scalable, and secure networking platform capable of handling demanding deployments while ensuring long-term investment protection and operational continuity.
