Choose C8200-1N-4T when the branch design needs the higher published IPsec capacity, 2,500 SD-WAN overlay tunnels and 8 GB of default DRAM. C8200L-1N-4T targets smaller branches with 0.5 Gbps SD-WAN IPsec throughput, 1,500 tunnels and 4 GB of default DRAM. Both use the same four built-in routed Ethernet ports, so size performance and tunnel scale before confirming the required software release and subscription.
Start with the differences that have the greatest effect on capacity, connectivity, software, power and deployment fit.
Higher-performance small-to-medium branch SD-WAN and SD-Routing edge
Small-branch SD-WAN and SD-Routing edge
1 Gbps
0.5 Gbps
0.9 Gbps
0.4 Gbps
1 Gbps
0.5 Gbps
8 GB
4 GB
Cisco Catalyst 8200 Edge Platform
Cisco Catalyst 8200L Edge Platform
Review the differences in this order to identify the model that best fits the intended deployment.
Size the platform for the branch, aggregation or edge role using the Cisco throughput metric that matches the planned traffic mode.
Confirm built-in WAN media and speeds, then check NIM, SM-X or other module support for current and future circuits.
Verify SD-WAN or routing software, subscriptions, memory, storage and the required power-redundancy design.
Send your port, performance, license, quantity or deployment requirements. A CCIE-level network engineer will review the shortlist and help identify the better-fit Product ID.
| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C8200-1N-4T | C8200L-1N-4T |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst 8200 Edge Platform | Cisco Catalyst 8200L Edge Platform |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Router Role | Higher-performance small-to-medium branch SD-WAN and SD-Routing edge | Small-branch SD-WAN and SD-Routing edge |
| Routing and WAN performance | ||
| Configurable Ethernet Ports | 2 x 1G RJ-45 plus 2 x 1G SFP configurable routed Ethernet | 2 x 1G SFP plus 2 x 1G RJ-45 configurable routed Ethernet |
| Configurable Ethernet Port Count | 4 | 4 |
| Integrated LAN Switch Ports | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Integrated LAN Port Count | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Built-in 1GE Ports | 4 | 4 |
| Built-in 10GE Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot | 1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot |
| NIM Slots | 1 | 1 |
| SM-X Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Service Module Support | NIM and PIM modules; no SM-X slot | NIM and PIM modules; no SM-X slot |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Management Ports | Dedicated management Ethernet and console interfaces | Dedicated management Ethernet and console interfaces |
| Console Ports | RJ-45 and USB console | RJ-45 and USB console |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Autonomous IPv4 Forwarding (1400-byte) | 3.8 Gbps | 3.8 Gbps |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (1400-byte) | 1 Gbps | 0.5 Gbps |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (IMIX) | 0.9 Gbps | 0.4 Gbps |
| Autonomous IPsec Throughput (1400-byte) | 1 Gbps | 0.5 Gbps |
| SD-WAN Overlay Tunnels | 2,500 | 1,500 |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Routing Protocols | Static routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS and VRF | Static routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS and VRF |
| Management Model | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager or Cisco IOS XE CLI, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager or Cisco IOS XE CLI, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP |
| Licensing | Cisco Smart Licensing | Cisco Smart Licensing |
| Required Subscription | Cisco DNA subscription required for SD-WAN deployments | Cisco DNA subscription required for SD-WAN deployments |
| USB Ports | USB host and console interfaces | USB host and console interfaces |
| Memory and software | ||
| Default DRAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Maximum DRAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE autonomous or SD-WAN software | Cisco IOS XE autonomous or SD-WAN software |
| Minimum Software Release | Cisco IOS XE 17.3.1 | Cisco IOS XE 17.5.1 |
| PoE and power | ||
| Integrated PoE Support | Optional through a compatible PoE NIM and external PoE supply | Optional through a compatible PoE NIM and external PoE supply |
| Default PoE Budget | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Default Power Supply | Fixed internal 100W AC supply | Fixed internal 100W AC supply |
| Power Redundancy | Optional external redundant power system | Optional external redundant power system |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 43.9 × 438.1 × 299.7 mm | 43.9 × 438.1 × 299.7 mm |
| Weight | 4.54 kg | 4.54 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C | 0 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70 °C | -40 to 70 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% | 5% to 95% |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% | 5% to 85% |
| Operating Altitude | -152–3,048 m | -152–3,048 m |
| MTBF | 692,577 hours | 692,577 hours |
| Warranty | Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty | Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty |
“Not listed” means that no confirmed value is currently available for that model and parameter.
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