C8300-UCPE-1N20 – 20-Core uCPE – 4x10G SFP+ + 3x1G RJ45 – DNA Required
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C8300-UCPE-1N20 Description
C8300-UCPE-1N20 is a Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge uCPE router platform for medium and large virtualized branch deployments, combining a 1RU universal customer premises equipment form factor with 20 Intel Xeon D CPU cores, support for up to 128 GB of DDR4 DRAM, seven in-chassis LAN/WAN ports that include four 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ interfaces and three 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 interfaces, and Cisco NFVIS-based hosting for Catalyst 8000V and other virtual network functions.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C8300-UCPE-1N20 |
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Product type |
Edge uCPE router platform |
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Form factor |
1RU |
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CPU |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT 20 cores at 2.0 GHz base frequency |
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Memory |
32 GB default; 32 GB to 128 GB supported |
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LAN/WAN ports |
7 in-chassis Ethernet ports |
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10G ports |
4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports |
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1G copper ports |
3 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports |
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Expansion slots |
1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot |
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SD-WAN IPsec IMIX throughput |
Up to 6.8 Gbps with Cisco Catalyst 8000V on 8 cores |
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Minimum Cisco IOS XE release |
Cisco IOS XE Unified Release 17.12.1 |
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Power supply options |
Dual redundant 400W AC or DC power supplies |
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Power supply selection |
Two PWR-CC1-400WAC 400W AC or two PWR-CC1-400WDC 400W DC supplies for redundancy |
Product Performance
Key Features
The 20-core Intel Xeon D platform gives branch teams more headroom for Cisco Catalyst 8000V and additional VNFs than the smaller 8-core Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE profile.
Four 10G SFP+ ports and three 1G RJ-45 ports let the BOM cover higher-speed WAN handoffs and copper management or access links without starting from a pure 1G branch platform.
C8300-UCPE-1N20 is built around Cisco NFVIS as the hypervisor layer, so procurement should treat the hardware, NFVIS image, and Catalyst 8000V software plan as one configuration.
Cisco ordering guidance requires a Cisco DNA subscription for Catalyst 8000V routing VNF use, and all Cisco DNA subscription tiers require a Smart Account or Virtual Account.
The platform supports 32 GB to 128 GB DRAM, M.2 boot storage choices, and optional U.2 storage, which affects how much compute and storage capacity is available for the planned branch services.
The default hardware order ships with two power supplies for redundancy, and the quote must choose the correct 400W AC or 400W DC power path before power cords and site power are finalized.
Application Scenarios
Use C8300-UCPE-1N20 when the approved architecture consolidates routing and branch services onto a Cisco NFVIS-hosted uCPE platform with 20 CPU cores and a 1RU rack footprint.
Select this SKU when the Catalyst 8000V design needs Cisco-listed SD-WAN IPsec IMIX performance above the C8200-UCPE-1N8 comparison row and the site can use the 20-core Catalyst 8300 uCPE platform.
Deploy this model when the branch design includes 10G SFP+ handoffs and 1G RJ-45 links in the same appliance, with optics, software release, NFVIS version, and DNA subscription checked before purchase.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C8300-UCPE-1N20 |
C8200-UCPE-1N8 | |
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Product role |
Edge uCPE platform for medium and large virtualized branches |
Edge uCPE platform for small and lean virtualized branches |
SD-WAN edge router |
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Power supply selection |
Two PWR-CC1-400WAC 400W AC or two PWR-CC1-400WDC 400W DC supplies for redundancy |
Two PWR-CC1-400WAC 400W AC or two PWR-CC1-400WDC 400W DC supplies for redundancy |
Two PWR-CH1-750WACR 750W AC or two PWR-CH1-950WDCR 950W DC redundant supplies |
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Form factor |
1RU |
1RU |
1RU fixed platform |
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CPU |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT 20-core CPU |
8-core CPU |
8-core CPU |
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LAN/WAN Ethernet ports |
7 in-chassis Ethernet ports |
6 x 1G Ethernet ports |
6 x 1G Ethernet ports |
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SFP port profile |
4 x 10G SFP+ ports |
2 x 1G SFP ports |
2 x 1G SFP ports |
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Copper port profile |
3 x 1G RJ-45 ports |
4 x 1G RJ-45 ports |
4 x 1G RJ-45 ports |
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Memory range |
32 GB to 128 GB |
Up to 64 GB |
Up to 64 GB |
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Storage profile |
M.2 or E1.S boot storage plus optional U.2 storage |
32 GB M.2 default, up to 2 TB M.2 NVMe, plus up to 4 TB SSD-SATA |
32 GB M.2 default, up to 2 TB M.2 NVMe, plus up to 4 TB SSD-SATA |
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SD-WAN IPsec IMIX throughput |
Up to 6.8 Gbps with Catalyst 8000V on 8 cores |
Up to 500 Mbps with Catalyst 8000V on 4 vCPUs |
Up to 22.6 Gbps |
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Autonomous IPv4 forwarding |
Up to 12.4 Gbps IPv4 CEF IMIX with Catalyst 8000V on 4 cores |
Up to 3.95 Gbps IPv4 forwarding with Catalyst 8000V on 4 vCPUs |
Up to 118 Gbps at 1400-byte packets |
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Expansion slots |
1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot |
1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot |
1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Unified Release 17.12.1 |
Cisco Catalyst 8000V Software Release 17.4.1 and Cisco NFVIS 4.4.1 |
Cisco Catalyst 8000V Software Release 17.4.1 and Cisco NFVIS 4.4.1 |
- In a C8300-UCPE-1N20 vs C8200-UCPE-1N8 comparison, the main difference is platform scale: C8300-UCPE-1N20 uses a 20-core CPU and supports up to 128 GB DRAM, while C8200-UCPE-1N8 is the 8-core uCPE profile with up to 64 GB DRAM.
- The C8300-UCPE-1N20 difference for port planning is the 4 x 10G SFP+ plus 3 x 1G RJ-45 layout; C8200-UCPE-1N8 stays on 1G Ethernet with 2 x 1G SFP and 4 x 1G RJ-45 ports.
- For buyers comparing C8300-UCPE-1N20 vs C8200-UCPE-1N8, the performance check is clear: C8300-UCPE-1N20 has the higher Cisco-listed SD-WAN IPsec IMIX and autonomous IPv4 forwarding rows.
- Which model to choose depends on the branch design size, required VNF headroom, WAN speed, DRAM range, storage plan, and approved Cisco Catalyst 8000V and NFVIS release. C8500-12X is included as an additional same-family comparison point.
Selection Guide
1. Match the uCPE platform to branch scale
Choose C8300-UCPE-1N20 when the site is a medium or large virtualized branch and the design needs the 20-core Catalyst 8300 uCPE platform rather than the 8-core Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE profile.
2. Use this SKU for 10G handoff requirements
Select C8300-UCPE-1N20 when the physical design requires 10G SFP+ LAN/WAN ports; stay with a 1G uCPE model only when 1G Ethernet capacity is sufficient.
3. Verify the software and license stack before quote approval
Confirm Cisco IOS XE Unified Release 17.12.1 or later, the NFVIS release, Cisco Catalyst 8000V software image, Cisco DNA subscription tier, and Smart Account or Virtual Account before purchase.
4. Keep modules and storage release-dependent
Do not treat the NIM and PIM slots as automatic module support. Confirm the current Cisco-supported NFVIS release, module support state, DRAM, M.2 or U.2 storage, optics, and power supply selection in the final BOM.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact platform PID |
Confirm C8300-UCPE-1N20 as the hardware SKU |
Cisco lists this PID as the Catalyst 8300 Series Edge uCPE platform with 1 NIM slot, 1 PIM slot, 20-core Intel CPU, and 32 GB DRAM default |
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Cisco DNA subscription |
Select the required Cisco DNA subscription or confirm an eligible existing entitlement |
Cisco states the Catalyst 8300 Edge uCPE platform requires a mandatory Cisco DNA subscription for Catalyst 8000V routing VNF use |
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Smart Account |
Verify the end customer Smart Account or Virtual Account |
Cisco states all Cisco DNA subscription tiers require Smart Account or Virtual Account handling |
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Software baseline |
Confirm Cisco IOS XE Unified Release 17.12.1 or later and the planned NFVIS release |
The platform includes the unified Cisco Catalyst 8000V image and the release baseline affects deployment support |
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Memory and storage |
Choose DRAM, M.2 boot storage, and optional U.2 storage from Cisco-listed options |
VNF and service capacity depend on the configured memory and storage build |
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Power choice |
Choose 400W AC or 400W DC redundant power and regional cords |
Cisco ordering guidance lists AC and DC 400W power options for this platform |
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Module slots |
Validate NIM and PIM support against the current NFVIS release |
Cisco ordering guidance notes release-dependent support for NIM and PIM modules |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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PWR-CC1-400WAC= |
Cisco Catalyst 8300 1RU AC power supply spare |
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PWR-CC1-400WDC= |
Cisco Catalyst 8300 1RU DC power supply spare |
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C8300-RM-19-1R= |
Cisco Catalyst 8300 rack-mount kit, 19-inch 1RU spare |
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MEM-C8300-16GB |
16 GB DDR4 memory option |
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MEM-C8300-32GB |
32 GB DDR4 memory option |
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M2USB-75G |
M.2 USB 75 GB storage option |
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SSD-M2SED-600G |
M.2 NVMe 600 GB storage option |
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SSD-M2SED-2T |
M.2 NVMe 2 TB storage option |
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E-SSD-U2N-2TB |
U.2 NVMe 2 TB 2.5-inch storage option |
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E-SSD-U2N-4TB |
U.2 NVMe 4 TB 2.5-inch storage option |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | C8300-UCPE-1N20 | Product Type | Edge uCPE router platform |
| Form Factor | 1RU | CPU | Intel Xeon D-2796NT 20 cores at 2.0 GHz base frequency |
| Default DRAM | 32 GB | Supported DRAM Range | 32 GB to 128 GB |
| DIMM Slots | 4 x DDR4 DIMM slots | In-Chassis Ethernet Ports | 7 LAN/WAN Ethernet ports |
| 10G Ethernet Ports | 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports | 1G Copper Ports | 3 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports |
| Expansion Slots | 1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot | M.2 Storage | 75 GB USB M.2, 600 GB NVMe, or 2 TB NVMe |
| Optional U.2 Storage | 0, 1, or 2 U.2 2.5-inch drives with 2 TB or 4 TB options | Other Management Ports | RJ-45 IMC console, RJ-45 IMC CLI, Micro-USB NFVIS console, USB-A 3.0 |
| NFVIS Management Port | Any one of three 1G RJ-45 ports can be configured for NFVIS device management | SD-WAN IPsec Throughput | Up to 6.8 Gbps IMIX with Cisco Catalyst 8000V on 8 cores |
| SD-WAN IQDF Throughput | Up to 4.2 Gbps IMIX with Cisco Catalyst 8000V on 8 cores | Autonomous IPv4 CEF Throughput | Up to 12.4 Gbps IMIX with Cisco Catalyst 8000V on 4 cores |
| Minimum Cisco IOS XE Release | Cisco IOS XE Unified Release 17.12.1 | Power Supply Options | PWR-CC1-400WAC or PWR-CC1-400WDC |
| Default Power Configuration | Two power supplies for redundancy | Dimensions | 1.73 in x 17.5 in x 17.5 in |
| Chassis Weight | 19 lb (8.61 kg) | Input Voltage | 100 to 240 VAC or -40 to -72 VDC |
| Operating Temperature | 40 C at 10000 ft long-term operating; 55 C at 6000 ft short-term per GR-63 | Operating Humidity | 5 to 85% ambient noncondensing |
| Operational Altitude | 13000 ft with derating above 10000 ft |
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