Cisco 8300 Series Edge Platforms - High-Performance Enterprise Routers
Elevate your network with the Cisco 8300 Series Edge Platforms, offering high-performance, secure, and scalable solutions for modern enterprise needs.
Overview
The Cisco 8300 Series Edge Platforms are advanced, 5G-ready routers designed to deliver high-performance, secure, and scalable networking solutions for enterprise environments. These platforms are optimized for cloud-native agility, edge intelligence, and multi-layer security, facilitating a seamless transition to cloud-based infrastructures.
- High-Performance Multicore Processors: 8 or 12 core CPUs with default 8 GB memory (upgradable to 32 GB).
- Integrated Security Features: NGFW, IPS, AMP, URL filtering, and Cisco Umbrella SIG support.
- Embedded IPsec VPN Hardware Acceleration: Up to 9.3 Gbps IPSec IMIX throughput.
- Flexible Interface Options: Gigabit Ethernet and SFP/SFP+ options for fiber/copper needs.
- Modular Design: Supports SM, NIM, and PIM for customization and scalability.
- Dual Power Supplies: AC, DC, and reversed-airflow DC (NEBS) options for high availability.
- Comprehensive Management: Cisco DNA Center and Catalyst SD-WAN Manager support.
| Form Factor | 1RU and 2RU rack-mountable options |
| WAN Ports | Configurations include 1 x 1G, 2 x 10G, and combinations thereof, depending on the model |
| Ethernet Ports | Options range from 6 x 1G to 6 x 10G, with RJ-45 and SFP/SFP+ interfaces |
| Memory | Default 8 GB DRAM, upgradable to 32 GB |
| Storage | Integrated 8 GB flash memory, with M.2 storage options up to 2 TB NVMe |
| IPsec Throughput | Up to 9.3 Gbps for IPSec Internet Mix (IMIX) traffic |
| IPv4 Forwarding Throughput | Up to 19.7 Gbps for 1400-byte packets |
| Number of IPv4 Routes | Up to 1.6 million (8 GB), up to 4 million (32 GB) |
| Number of IPv6 Routes | Up to 1.5 million (8 GB), up to 4 million (32 GB) |
| Number of VRFs | Up to 4,000 |
| Number of NAT Sessions | Up to 1.2 million (8 GB), up to 2 million (32 GB) |
| Number of Firewall Sessions | Up to 512,000 |
| Number of Queues | Up to 16,000 |
What is the maximum IPsec throughput of the Cisco 8300 Series?
Up to 9.3 Gbps of IPSec Internet Mix (IMIX) traffic.
Can the memory of the Cisco 8300 Series be upgraded?
Yes. Default 8 GB DRAM can be upgraded to 32 GB.
What types of interfaces are available?
Gigabit Ethernet plus SFP/SFP+ slots for both fiber and copper connectivity.
Does the Cisco 8300 Series support dual power supplies?
Yes. AC, DC, and reversed-airflow DC (NEBS) options are available for redundancy.