Cisco Catalyst 8300 C8300-1N1S-6T

The Cisco Catalyst 8300-1N1S-6T is a high-performance, 1RU rack-mountable edge platform router designed for enterprise medium-to-large branch offices, SD-WAN, and edge computing deployments. It converges advanced routing, security, and application services into a compact, modular form-factor, serving as a secure and agile gateway for cloud and WAN connectivity.

Key Features & Benefits

High-Density Fixed Ports

6 x 1Gbps Layer 3 Ethernet ports (4 x RJ45 + 2 x SFP combo ports) for flexible WAN/LAN connectivity.
Supports speeds: 10Mbps/100Mbps/1Gbps.

Modular Expansion

1 x Service Module (SM) slot, 1 x Network Interface Module (NIM) slot, 1 x PIM slot.
Backward-compatible with most Cisco 4000 Series ISR modules.
Ready for 5G/LTE wireless WAN modules.

Powerful Performance

Multicore Intel CPU.
10 Gbps IP throughput.
2 Gbps SD-WAN throughput.
Up to 9.3 Gbps IPSec (IMIX) performance with hardware crypto acceleration.

Enterprise-Grade Security

Integrated next-generation firewall (NGFW).
Hardware secure boot, integrity verification.
IPsec/SSL VPN, URL filtering, NBAR2, and application control.

SD-WAN & Cloud Native

Full Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN support.
Zero-touch deployment (PnP), cloud management.
Cisco IOS XE OS, open API, and automation-ready.

Reliability & Efficiency

Dual redundant AC power supplies (default).
Hot-swappable modules and fans.
Low acoustics: 49 dBa typical.

Technical Specifications

Item	Specification
Form Factor	1RU rack-mountable
Fixed Ports	4 x 1G RJ45, 2 x 1G SFP (combo)
Expansion Slots	1 x SM, 1 x NIM, 1 x PIM
CPU	Multicore Intel
Memory	Default 8GB DRAM (upgradable to 32GB)
Storage	8GB onboard flash; 16GB M.2 SSD (upgradable)
Throughput	IP: 10 Gbps; SD-WAN: 2 Gbps
IPSec Performance	Up to 9.3 Gbps (IMIX)
Power	Dual AC (85–264VAC); optional DC
Power Consumption	~82W (typical)
Dimensions	1U (4.4 x 43.7 x 43.9 cm)
Weight	~9.07 kg (20 lbs)
Operating Temp	0°C to 40°C
Supported OS	Cisco IOS XE 17.3.2+
Management	CLI, WebUI, SD-WAN Manager, DNA Center, NETCONF/YANG