C8221L-G2 – 2x10GE RJ-45 Copper – 8x1GE Ports – 8 GB DRAM – Desktop Router
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C8221L-G2 Description
The C8221L-G2 is a Cisco 8200 Series Secure Router in a desktop chassis for branch sites that receive a 10 Gbps circuit on copper. The router has 2x 10 GE RJ-45 and 2x 1 GE RJ-45 WAN ports, 19 Gbps of forwarding, 5 Gbps of IPsec, 1 Gbps of Threat protection and 8 GB of DRAM on a 66W AC external adapter. The router has no SFP+ cage, no cellular slot and no PoE-capable power supply.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C8221L-G2 |
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Platform type |
Desktop form factor |
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WAN ports |
2x 10 GE RJ-45 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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Ten-gigabit media |
RJ-45 copper rather than SFP+ optics |
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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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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Release 26.1.2 |
Product Performance
Key Features
The two 10 GE RJ-45 WAN ports terminate a 10G handoff without a transceiver, which is the difference from C8221-G2.
With no SFP+ cage, the WAN side needs only copper patching and no optic purchasing or compatibility checks.
Forwarding, IPsec and SD-WAN run at 19, 5 and 4 Gbps, matching C8221-G2 and C8225-G2.
Two 10 GE, two 1 GE WAN, two Flex and four LAN ports sit in a chassis that weighs 5 lb and draws 21W typically.
No PoE-capable supply is available and there is no cellular slot, so the router carries data only.
The 10 GE ports run on RJ-45 copper, so link length follows twisted-pair cabling limits rather than fibre reach.
Application Scenarios
At a branch that receives a 10GBASE-T circuit from the carrier, the router terminates it directly on a 10 GE RJ-45 WAN port with no transceiver.
In an estate where every cabinet is cabled with copper only, the router keeps the WAN and LAN sides on RJ-45 with 2x 10 GE and 2x 1 GE WAN ports.
In a wiring room where the router sits beside a 10G copper switch, a short patch cable carries the uplink at 10 GE without optics.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C8221L-G2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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WAN ports |
2x 10 GE RJ-45, 2x 1 GE RJ-45 |
2x 1/10 GE SFP+, 2x 1 GE RJ-45 |
2x 1/10 GE SFP+, 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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Threat protection (EMIX) |
1 Gbps |
1 Gbps |
2.4 Gbps |
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DRAM |
8 GB |
8 GB |
16 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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Typical power consumption |
21W |
21W |
21W |
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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 |
C8221L-G2 and C8221-G2 differ only in the 10G media: C8221L-G2 has two 10 GE RJ-45 WAN ports where C8221-G2 has two 1/10 GE SFP+ cages, with the same 8 GB of DRAM, 1 Gbps of Threat protection and 21W typical draw. A site handed a 10GBASE-T circuit takes C8221L-G2, and a site handed fibre takes C8221-G2 because this model has no SFP+ cage. Local inspection above 1 Gbps with 16 GB of DRAM means C8225-G2, which offers that tier only on the SFP+ faceplate. Powered endpoints or a cellular PIM point to C8235-G2, which starts at Cisco IOS XE Release 17.18.1 while the three 1 GE and 10 GE models start at 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 | C8221L-G2 | Series | Cisco 8200 Series Secure Routers |
| Product type | Desktop form factor | WAN ports | 2x 10 GE RJ-45 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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