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C8200-1N-4T vs C8200L-1N-4T
C8200-1N-4T and C8200L-1N-4T use the same four-port Gigabit layout with one NIM and one cellular PIM slot. Their encrypted SD-WAN ratings, overlay tunnel limits, default memory and minimum IOS XE releases differ.
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| Specification | C8200-1N-4T | C8200L-1N-4T |
|---|---|---|
Router Role |
Higher-performance small-to-medium branch SD-WAN and SD-Routing edge | Small-branch SD-WAN and SD-Routing edge |
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 |
Default DRAM |
8 GB | 4 GB |
Product Type |
Cisco Catalyst 8200 Edge Platform | Cisco Catalyst 8200L Edge Platform |
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| 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 | 4 configurable routed Ethernet ports: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 and 2 x Gigabit Ethernet SFP | 4 configurable routed Ethernet ports: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 and 2 x Gigabit Ethernet SFP |
| Configurable Ethernet Port Count | 4 | 4 |
| Integrated LAN Switch Ports | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Integrated LAN Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| 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 slotISR 4000 Ethernet WAN NIMs, storage modules and motherboard PVDMs are not supported; ISR 4000 CAT6 LTE NIMs are | NIM and PIM modules; no SM-X slotISR 4000 Ethernet WAN NIMs, storage modules and motherboard PVDMs are not supported; ISR 4000 CAT6 LTE NIMs are |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Management Ports | Management through routed Ethernet; no dedicated management Ethernet port | Management through routed Ethernet; no dedicated management Ethernet port |
| 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 | 1 x USB Type-A storage port; 1 x USB Mini-B console and 1 x RJ-45 console | 1 x USB Type-A storage port; 1 x USB Mini-B console and 1 x RJ-45 console |
| 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 17.4.1 or later | 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 100 W AC supply | Fixed internal 100 W AC supply |
| Power Redundancy | No system power-supply redundancy; optional external adapter powers PoE only | No system power-supply redundancy; optional external adapter powers PoE only |
| 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 | 0–3,050 m | 0–3,050 m |
| MTBF | 692,577 hours | 692,577 hours |
| Warranty | Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty | Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty |
Specifications from Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms Data Sheet (checked 2026-10-11).
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