C8221-G2 – 2×1/10GE SFP+ – 8x1GE Copper – 8 GB DRAM – Desktop Router
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C8221-G2 Description
The C8221-G2 is a Cisco 8200 Series Secure Router in a desktop chassis for all-gigabit branch sites that terminate their circuit on the router. The router has 2x 1/10 GE SFP+ and 2x 1 GE RJ-45 WAN ports, 19 Gbps of forwarding, 5 Gbps of IPsec, 4 Gbps of SD-WAN and 8 GB of DRAM on a 66W AC external adapter. The router has no cellular slot, no expansion slot and no PoE-capable power supply, and Threat protection throughput is 1 Gbps.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C8221-G2 |
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Platform type |
Desktop form factor |
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WAN ports |
2x 1/10 GE SFP+ and 2x 1 GE RJ-45 |
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Flex ports |
2x 1 GE RJ-45 |
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LAN ports |
4x 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 |
66W AC external adapter |
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Forwarding throughput |
19 Gbps at 512 bytes |
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Threat protection throughput |
1 Gbps at EMIX |
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DRAM |
8 GB |
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Weight |
2.27 kg (5 lb) |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Release 26.1.2 |
Product Performance
Key Features
Forwarding, IPsec and SD-WAN run at 19, 5 and 4 Gbps, the same figures as C8225-G2, so a branch measured on routing and encryption sees no difference between the two.
The two SFP+ cages take 1 GE or 10 GE optics, which suits a branch whose circuit is faster than its local devices.
Two WAN, two Flex and four LAN ports all run at 1 GE RJ-45, which gives a flat all-gigabit faceplate.
The 10 GE capability sits in the SFP+ cages and not on RJ-45, so a 10GBASE-T handoff is the case for C8221L-G2 instead.
Threat protection is 1 Gbps with 8 GB of DRAM, which fits a design that inspects centrally and uses the router for transport.
The data sheet shows no PoE-capable supply for this router, so powered endpoints connect through a separate switch.
Application Scenarios
At a retail or clinic branch, the router terminates the WAN circuit, routes and encrypts at 5 Gbps of IPsec, and leaves deep packet inspection to a central security stack.
Where the carrier hands off on fibre, the router takes the circuit in one of its SFP+ cages and serves local switches and servers over eight 1 GE copper ports.
In a small office with no powered endpoints on the router, the router runs as an SD-WAN edge at 4 Gbps from a 21W typical draw and a 5 lb desktop body.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C8221-G2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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WAN ports |
2x 1/10 GE SFP+, 2x 1 GE RJ-45 |
2x 1/10 GE SFP+, 2x 1 GE RJ-45 |
2x 10 GE RJ-45, 2x 1 GE RJ-45 |
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Forwarding (512B) |
19 Gbps |
19 Gbps |
19 Gbps |
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IPsec (512B) |
5 Gbps |
5 Gbps |
5 Gbps |
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SD-WAN (512B) |
4 Gbps |
4 Gbps |
4 Gbps |
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Threat protection (EMIX) |
1 Gbps |
2.4 Gbps |
1 Gbps |
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DRAM |
8 GB |
16 GB |
8 GB |
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Cellular slot |
None on this platform |
None on this platform |
None on this platform |
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PoE capability |
Not a PoE power sourcing device |
Not a PoE power sourcing device |
Not a PoE power sourcing device |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Release 26.1.2 |
Cisco IOS XE Release 26.1.2 |
Cisco IOS XE Release 26.1.2 |
C8221-G2 and C8225-G2 share the same ports and the same 19 Gbps forwarding, 5 Gbps IPsec and 4 Gbps SD-WAN, and differ only in on-box inspection: C8221-G2 has 8 GB of DRAM and 1 Gbps of Threat protection against 16 GB and 2.4 Gbps. A branch that inspects traffic on the router above 1 Gbps needs C8225-G2, while a branch that inspects at a hub gains nothing from it. C8221-G2 keeps its two 10G WAN ports in SFP+ cages, so a carrier handoff on 10GBASE-T copper needs C8221L-G2. None of the three has a PoE-capable supply or a cellular slot; powered endpoints or a PIM move the order to C8235-G2, which starts at Cisco IOS XE Release 17.18.1 instead of 26.1.2.
Ordering Checklist
- Secondary power adapter: Add a secondary 66W AC external adapter, listed as the Secondary PSU option. Without it the router runs on the single default 66W AC adapter.
- Rack tray: Add the rack tray with power supply if the desktop chassis is racked. Racked, the footprint is 2.835 x 12 x 17.56 in. instead of the desktop dimensions.
- Dust and liquid cover: Decide whether the cover is fitted; it limits operation to 0 to 40 degrees C. The 0 to 45 degrees C range applies only without the cover.
Optional Add-ons
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Add-on |
Description |
|---|---|
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Secondary 66W 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 | C8221-G2 | Series | Cisco 8200 Series Secure Routers |
| Product type | Desktop form factor | WAN ports | 2x 1/10 GE SFP+ and 2x 1 GE RJ-45 |
| Flex ports | 2x 1 GE RJ-45 | LAN ports | 4x 1 GE RJ-45 |
| Cellular slot | None on this platform | Expansion slots | None; only the -E models in this series carry a NIM slot |
| Management port | 1x RJ-45 out-of-band management | Console port | 1x RJ-45 |
| DRAM | 8 GB | Storage | 16 GB |
| Default power supply model | 66W AC external adapter | Alternative power supplies | Secondary PSU external adapter option at 66W AC |
| PoE capability | Not a PoE power sourcing device; Cisco lists no PoE-capable supply for this model | Typical power consumption | 21W |
| AC input voltage | AC: 85 to 264 VAC | Forwarding (512B) | 19 Gbps |
| IPsec (512B) | 5 Gbps | SD-WAN (512B) | 4 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) | 1.61 x 8.5 x 12.7 in. (4.09 x 21.59 x 32.26 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 | 2.27 kg (5 lb) | Operating temperature | 0 to 45°C at sea level, or 0 to 40°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 26.1.2 and later | Minimum SD-WAN manager release | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Release 26.1.2 and later |
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Questions & Answers
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