Product Overview

The ​​C8300-2N2S-4T2X=​​ is a Cisco 8000 Series ISR (Integrated Services Router) engineered for mid-sized to large enterprise branches requiring high-performance routing, SD-WAN capabilities, and hybrid WAN flexibility. With ​​4x T1/E1 ports​​, ​​2x 10G SFP+ interfaces​​, and modular expansion slots, it bridges legacy infrastructure and modern cloud-centric demands while delivering robust security and application optimization.

Core Technical Specifications

• ​​Interfaces​​: 4x T1/E1 ports + 2x 10G SFP+ slots + ​​2x Network Interface Modules (NIMs)​​ + ​​2x Service Module slots​​.
• ​​Performance​​: ​​Up to 3 Gbps throughput​​ with ​​hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN​​ for encrypted traffic.
• ​​Software​​: Runs ​​Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN​​ with full integration into ​​vManage​​ for centralized orchestration.
• ​​Redundancy​​: ​​Dual hot-swappable power supplies​​ and ​​stateful switchover (SSO)​​ for near-zero downtime.

Addressing Critical User Concerns

​​Q: Can it support both legacy T1 circuits and high-speed SD-WAN underlays?​​

Yes. The ​​T1/E1 ports​​ integrate legacy systems like PBX or payment terminals, while the ​​10G SFP+ slots​​ and NIMs enable ​​5G wireless​​, ​​MPLS​​, or ​​broadband underlays​​ for SD-WAN traffic, ensuring seamless coexistence during transitions.

​​Q: How does it enhance application performance in distributed environments?​​

• ​​Application-Aware Routing (AAR)​​: Dynamically steers traffic based on real-time link quality.
• ​​Cisco NBAR2​​: Classifies 1,500+ applications to enforce QoS policies for voice/video prioritization.

​​Q: What security features mitigate branch network risks?​​

• ​​Cisco Umbrella Integration​​: Blocks malware and phishing attempts at the DNS layer.
• ​​Zone-Based Firewall (ZBFW)​​ and ​​MACsec encryption​​ for traffic segmentation and data integrity.

Deployment Scenarios and Best Practices

• ​​Financial Branches​​: Secure transactional data over T1 links while using 10G interfaces for real-time trading platforms.
• ​​Healthcare Networks​​: Connect legacy medical devices via T1 and prioritize telehealth traffic with SD-WAN policies.
• ​​Retail Hubs​​: Aggregate POS systems and surveillance feeds, leveraging Service Modules for on-site WAN optimization.

Procurement and Licensing

For enterprises prioritizing Cisco-validated solutions, the “C8300-2N2S-4T2X=” is available exclusively via itmall.sale, which offers pre-licensed SD-WAN subscriptions and certified hardware with plug-and-play readiness.

Why This Router Embeds Itself in Transitional Architectures

While newer routers tout all-in-one cloud-native designs, the C8300-2N2S-4T2X= thrives by ​​balancing legacy integration with SD-WAN agility​​. Its modularity allows enterprises to modernize at their own pace without discarding still-valuable infrastructure. In a world where hybrid is the norm, not the exception, this router’s ability to “do both” quietly cements its role as a linchpin for pragmatic network evolution.