C8200-1N-4T
Higher-performance small-to-medium branch SD-WAN and SD-Routing edge
C8235-E-G2
Medium branch
Cisco router comparison
C8200-1N-4T vs C8235-E-G2
At the front panel, C8200-1N-4T is a four-port 1G router: two RJ-45 connections and two SFP connections. C8235-E-G2 also has four routed ports, but raises the ceiling to two 1/10G SFP+ and two 2.5G RJ-45 connections. The chassis layout remains close, with 1RU, one NIM slot and one cellular PIM slot on each model. Beyond the ports, C8235-E-G2 doubles the default DRAM from 8 GB to 16 GB, adds a Secure Networking Processor for routing and security workloads, and supports a secondary external power supply; C8200-1N-4T has a single fixed internal supply without system power redundancy.
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Key performance and configuration differences
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C8200-1N-4T
4 configurable routed Ethernet ports: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 and 2 x Gigabit Ethernet SFP
C8235-E-G2
2x 1/10 GE SFP+, 2x 2.5 GE mGig RJ-45 (2x UPOE+)
C8200-1N-4T
1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot
C8235-E-G2
1 x NIM; 1 x cellular PIM; no SM slot
C8200-1N-4T
Cisco DNA subscription required for SD-WAN deployments
C8235-E-G2
Routing OS Essentials included (250 Mbps aggregate crypto limit); Routing Advantage or WAN subscription for licensed features; WAN Essentials/Advantage required for SD-WAN
C8200-1N-4T
8 GB
C8235-E-G2
16 GB
C8200-1N-4T
8 GB
C8235-E-G2
16 GB
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How to choose between C8200-1N-4T and C8235-E-G2
Review the differences in this order to identify the model that best fits the intended deployment.
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Traffic and deployment role
Size the platform for the branch, aggregation or edge role using the Cisco throughput metric that matches the planned traffic mode.
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Interfaces and expansion
Confirm built-in WAN media and speeds, then check NIM, SM-X or other module support for current and future circuits.
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Software, licensing and power
Verify SD-WAN or routing software, subscriptions, memory, storage and the required power-redundancy design.
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Full specification comparison
| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C8200-1N-4T | C8235-E-G2 |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product TypeDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Cisco Catalyst 8200 Edge Platform | C8235-E-G2 Cisco 8200 Series Secure Router |
| Form Factor | C8200-1N-4T 1RU | C8235-E-G2 1RU |
| Router RoleDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Higher-performance small-to-medium branch SD-WAN and SD-Routing edge | C8235-E-G2 Medium branch |
| Routing and WAN performance | ||
| Configurable Ethernet PortsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 4 configurable routed Ethernet ports: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 and 2 x Gigabit Ethernet SFP | C8235-E-G2 2x 1/10 GE SFP+, 2x 2.5 GE mGig RJ-45 (2x UPOE+) |
| Configurable Ethernet Port Count | C8200-1N-4T 4 | C8235-E-G2 4 |
| Integrated LAN Switch Ports | C8200-1N-4T Not applicable | C8235-E-G2 Not applicable |
| Integrated LAN Port CountDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not applicable | C8235-E-G2 0 |
| Flex Ports (Configurable LAN/WAN)Different | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 Not applicable |
| Flex Port CountDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 0 |
| Built-in 1GE PortsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 4 | C8235-E-G2 Not listed |
| Built-in 10GE PortsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 0 | C8235-E-G2 Not listed |
| Expansion SlotsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot | C8235-E-G2 1 x NIM; 1 x cellular PIM; no SM slot |
| NIM Slots | C8200-1N-4T 1 | C8235-E-G2 1 |
| SM-X Slots | C8200-1N-4T 0 | C8235-E-G2 0 |
| Cellular Connectivity / PIMDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 1 x PIM for optional LTE/5G module |
| Integrated DSLDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 Not applicable |
| Service Module SupportDifferent | C8200-1N-4T NIM and PIM modules; no SM-X slot | C8235-E-G2 Not listed |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Management PortsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Management through routed Ethernet; no dedicated management Ethernet port | C8235-E-G2 1 x RJ-45 out-of-band management |
| Console PortsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T RJ-45 and USB console | C8235-E-G2 1 x RJ-45 console; 1 x micro-USB console |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Autonomous IPv4 Forwarding (1400-byte)Different | C8200-1N-4T 3.8 Gbps | C8235-E-G2 Not listed |
| Forwarding Throughput (512-byte)Different | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 19 Gbps |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (1400-byte)Different | C8200-1N-4T 1 Gbps | C8235-E-G2 Not listed |
| SD-WAN Throughput (512-byte)Different | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 4 Gbps 4 Gbps; 512-byte packets; IPsec, QoS, deep packet inspection and Flexible NetFlow enabled |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (IMIX)Different | C8200-1N-4T 0.9 Gbps | C8235-E-G2 Not listed |
| Autonomous IPsec Throughput (1400-byte)Different | C8200-1N-4T 1 Gbps | C8235-E-G2 Not listed |
| IPsec Throughput (512-byte)Different | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 5 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput (EMIX)Different | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 2.4 Gbps 2.4 Gbps; EMIX, 100% DIA-NAT, NGFW, IPS, URL filtering and AMP |
| SD-WAN Overlay TunnelsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 2,500 | C8235-E-G2 Not listed |
| IPsec TunnelsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 700 |
| NAT SessionsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 1,500,000 |
| IPv4 RoutesDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 1,500,000 |
| IPv6 RoutesDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 1,500,000 |
| IPv4 ACLsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 3,000 |
| IPv4 ACEsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 15,000 |
| VRF InstancesDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 4,000 |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Routing ProtocolsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Static routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS and VRF | C8235-E-G2 Not listed |
| SD-WAN SupportDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 Supported |
| Management ModelDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager or Cisco IOS XE CLI, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP | C8235-E-G2 Not listed |
| LicensingDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Cisco Smart Licensing | C8235-E-G2 Platform-class licensing; no bandwidth tiers; HSEC not required |
| Required SubscriptionDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Cisco DNA subscription required for SD-WAN deployments | C8235-E-G2 Routing OS Essentials included (250 Mbps aggregate crypto limit); Routing Advantage or WAN subscription for licensed features; WAN Essentials/Advantage required for SD-WAN |
| USB PortsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 1 x USB Type-A storage port, 1 x USB Mini-B console, and 1 x RJ-45 console | C8235-E-G2 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C |
| Memory and software | ||
| Default DRAMDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 8 GB | C8235-E-G2 16 GB |
| Maximum DRAMDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 32 GB | C8235-E-G2 16 GB 16 GB; no DRAM upgrade option |
| StorageDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 8 GB | C8235-E-G2 16 GB 16 GB default; 600 GB option |
| Operating SystemDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Cisco IOS XE autonomous or SD-WAN software | C8235-E-G2 Cisco IOS XE |
| Minimum Software ReleaseDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Cisco IOS XE 17.4.1 or later | C8235-E-G2 Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 |
| Minimum SD-WAN Manager ReleaseDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 20.18.1 |
| PoE and power | ||
| Integrated PoE SupportDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Optional through a compatible PoE NIM and external PoE supply | C8235-E-G2 PoE-capable WAN/Flex ports as listed; upgraded power adapter required |
| Default PoE BudgetDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not applicable | C8235-E-G2 0 W |
| PoE Budget with Required Power OptionDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 120 W 120 W with 150 W PoE adapter |
| Default Power SupplyDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Fixed internal 100W AC supply | C8235-E-G2 140 W AC (internal default) |
| Power Supply OptionsDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 150 W AC for PoE (external adapter) PoE budget: 120W Secondary PSU option – external adapter 150 W AC-DC 150 W DC-DC |
| Power RedundancyDifferent | C8200-1N-4T No system power-supply redundancy; optional external adapter powers PoE only | C8235-E-G2 Optional secondary external power adapter |
| Typical Power ConsumptionDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 34.2 W |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D)Different | C8200-1N-4T 43.9 × 438.1 × 299.7 mm | C8235-E-G2 Not published by Cisco |
| Dimensions as Published (Axis Check Required)Different | C8200-1N-4T Not listed | C8235-E-G2 1.73 x 17.25 x 11.81 in; current Cisco table labels H x D x W. Earlier Cisco data sheets label the same values H x W x D; confirm width/depth before rack planning. |
| WeightDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 4.54 kg | C8235-E-G2 3.792 kg 8.36lbs (3.79 kg) |
| Operating TemperatureDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 0 to 40 °C | C8235-E-G2 0 to 40 °C; 0 to 45 °C; -5 to 55 °C 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) up to 10,000 feet 0 to 45°C (32° to 113°F) up to 6000 feet For NEBS, -5° to 55°C (23° to 131°F) up to 6000 feet (additional third fan assembly required) |
| Storage Temperature | C8200-1N-4T -40 to 70 °C | C8235-E-G2 -40 to 70 °C |
| Storage Humidity | C8200-1N-4T 5% to 95% | C8235-E-G2 5% to 95% |
| Operating Humidity | C8200-1N-4T 5% to 85% | C8235-E-G2 5% to 85% |
| Operating AltitudeDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 0–3,050 m | C8235-E-G2 Up to 3,048 m |
| MTBFDifferent | C8200-1N-4T 692,577 hours | C8235-E-G2 Not listed |
| WarrantyDifferent | C8200-1N-4T Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty | C8235-E-G2 Cisco Limited 2-Year Return to Factory Hardware Warranty |
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