C8211-G2 – 2x1GE RJ-45/SFP Combo WAN – 4x1GE Ports – 3.38 lb Desktop Router
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C8211-G2 Description
The C8211-G2 is a Cisco 8200 Series Secure Router in a desktop form factor for small branch WAN edges. The router forwards 5.6 Gbps and carries 3 Gbps of IPsec and 2 Gbps of SD-WAN traffic at 512 bytes, with two 1 GE RJ-45/SFP combo WAN ports, two Flex ports and two LAN ports. It has no cellular slot, no module slot and no PoE output, and it requires Cisco IOS XE Release 26.2.1.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C8211-G2 |
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Platform type |
Desktop form factor |
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WAN ports |
2x 1 GE RJ-45/SFP combo |
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Flex ports |
2x 1 GE RJ-45 |
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LAN ports |
2x 1 GE RJ-45 |
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Cellular slot |
None on this platform |
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PoE capability |
Not a PoE power sourcing device |
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Default power supply model |
30W AC external adapter |
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Forwarding throughput |
5.6 Gbps at 512 bytes |
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IPsec throughput |
3 Gbps at 512 bytes |
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DRAM |
8 GB |
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Weight |
1.53 kg (3.38 lb) |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Release 26.2.1 |
Product Performance
Key Features
Both WAN ports are RJ-45/SFP combo cages, so the router terminates a copper or a fibre handoff without a media converter.
Forwarding is 5.6 Gbps, IPsec 3 Gbps and SD-WAN 2 Gbps, with Threat Protection published at 1 Gbps under EMIX traffic.
The router holds 1.5M IPv4 and IPv6 routes, 1.5M NAT sessions, 700 IPsec tunnels, 4000 VRFs, 3000 IPv4 ACLs and 15,000 IPv4 ACEs.
Typical draw is 15.4W from a 30W AC external adapter, and the chassis weighs 3.38 lb (1.53 kg) and measures 1.10 x 7.2 x 10.8 in.
The router carries 8 GB of DRAM and 16 GB of storage.
Operating temperature is 0 to 40 degrees C at sea level and drops to 0 to 35 degrees C with the dust or liquid cover fitted.
Application Scenarios
A retail unit with a handful of devices connects them to the router’s Flex and LAN ports and reaches its internet or private WAN circuit through a combo WAN port.
Where one site receives service on RJ-45 copper and another on fibre, the same router terminates either one through its RJ-45/SFP combo WAN ports.
A shelf or small cupboard holds the 3.38 lb desktop unit, which runs 2 Gbps of SD-WAN throughput at 15.4W typical power.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C8211-G2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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WAN ports |
2x 1 GE RJ-45/SFP combo |
2x 1/10 GE SFP+, 2x 1 GE RJ-45 |
2x 1/10 GE SFP+, 2x 2.5 GE mGig RJ-45 (1x PoE+) |
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Forwarding (512B) |
5.6 Gbps |
19 Gbps |
19 Gbps |
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IPsec (512B) |
3 Gbps |
5 Gbps |
5 Gbps |
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SD-WAN (512B) |
2 Gbps |
4 Gbps |
4 Gbps |
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Number of IPsec tunnels |
700 |
700 |
700 |
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DRAM |
8 GB |
8 GB |
8 GB |
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Default power supply |
30W AC external adapter |
66W AC external adapter |
66W AC external adapter |
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PoE budget |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
30W with the 115 W AC for PoE adapter |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Release 26.2.1 |
Cisco IOS XE Release 26.1.2 |
Cisco IOS XE Release 17.18.1 |
C8211-G2 is the entry model of the 8200 desktop group: it forwards 5.6 Gbps with 3 Gbps of IPsec and 2 Gbps of SD-WAN on a 30W AC adapter, while C8221-G2 and C8231-G2 both reach 19 Gbps forwarding, 5 Gbps IPsec and 4 Gbps SD-WAN on 66W adapters. Sites with 10G circuits need one of those two, since each has two 1/10 GE SFP+ WAN ports where C8211-G2 has two 1 GE RJ-45/SFP combo ports. Between them, C8231-G2 adds two 2.5 GE mGig WAN ports and 30W of PoE through the 115 W AC for PoE adapter, which C8221-G2 does not offer. C8211-G2 requires Cisco IOS XE Release 26.2.1, later than C8221-G2 at 26.1.2 and C8231-G2 at 17.18.1.
Ordering Checklist
- Second power supply: Add a secondary 30W AC external adapter as the PSU option. Without it the router runs on the single default 30W AC external adapter.
Optional Add-ons
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Add-on |
Description |
|---|---|
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Secondary 30W AC adapter |
Additional external adapter listed as a secondary PSU option. |
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Rack-mount tray |
Accessory that brings the desktop chassis to 2.835 x 12 x 17.56 in. for rack installation. |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C8211-G2 | Series | Cisco 8200 Series Secure Routers |
| Product type | Desktop form factor | WAN ports | 2x 1 GE RJ-45/SFP combo |
| Flex ports | 2x 1 GE RJ-45 | LAN ports | 2x 1 GE RJ-45 |
| Cellular slot | None on this platform | Expansion slots | None; only the -E models in this series carry a NIM slot |
| Console port | 1x RJ-45 | Out-of-band management port | Not published for this model |
| DRAM | 8 GB | Storage | 16 GB |
| Default power supply model | 30W AC external adapter | Alternative power supplies | Secondary PSU external adapter option at 30W AC |
| PoE capability | Not a PoE power sourcing device; Cisco lists no PoE-capable supply for this model | Typical power consumption | 15.4W |
| AC input voltage | AC: 85 to 264 VAC | Forwarding (512B) | 5.6 Gbps |
| IPsec (512B) | 3 Gbps | SD-WAN (512B) | 2 Gbps |
| Threat protection (EMIX) | 1 Gbps | SD-WAN measurement basis | IPsec, Quality of Service, deep packet inspection and Flexible NetFlow enabled |
| Threat protection measurement basis | 100% Direct Internet Access NAT, NGFW, Intrusion Prevention System, URL Filtering and Advanced Malware Protection enabled | IPv4/IPv6 routes | 1.5M |
| IPsec tunnels | 700 | IPv4 ACLs | 3000 |
| IPv4 ACEs | 15,000 | NAT sessions | 1.5M |
| VRF instances | 4000 | Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.10 in x 10.8 in x 7.2 in (2.79 x 18.29 x 27.43 cm) |
| Rack units | Desktop | Dimensions with rack-mount tray | 2.835 x 12 x 17.56 in. (7.20 x 30.48 x 44.60 cm) with the tray holding the power supply |
| Weight | 1.53 kg (3.38 lb) | Operating temperature | 0 to 40°C at sea level, or 0 to 35°C with the dust and liquid cover fitted |
| Storage temperature | -40 to 70°C | Relative humidity | 5 to 85 percent operating; 5 to 95 percent non-operating and storage |
| Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE Release 26.2.1 and later | Minimum SD-WAN manager release | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Release 26.2.1 and later |
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Questions & Answers
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What forwarding throughput does C8211-G2 reach, and at what packet size?
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Which licence tags does C8211-G2 use in autonomous and SD-WAN controller modes?
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What AC input range does C8211-G2 accept?
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Does C8211-G2 supply PoE power to connected devices?
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