C8200L-1N-4T
Small-branch SD-WAN and SD-Routing edge
ISR4331/K9
Modular branch integrated services router
Cisco router comparison
C8200L-1N-4T vs ISR4331/K9
A key difference between Cisco C8200L-1N-4T and ISR4331/K9 is Router Role: C8200L-1N-4T — Small-branch SD-WAN and SD-Routing edge; ISR4331/K9 — Modular branch integrated services router. They also differ in Configurable Ethernet Ports (2 x 1G SFP plus 2 x 1G RJ-45 configurable routed Ethernet vs 3 x onboard 1G RJ-45/SFP configurable ports) and Built-in 1GE Ports (4 vs 3). The ISR4331/K9 offers modular expansion, while the C8200L-1N-4T uses a fixed configuration; check the interfaces required now and later. The table below shows 38 specifications available for both models. Confirm licenses, accessories, power supplies and regional suffixes before ordering.
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Key performance and configuration differences
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C8200L-1N-4T
2 x 1G SFP plus 2 x 1G RJ-45 configurable routed Ethernet
ISR4331/K9
3 x onboard 1G RJ-45/SFP configurable ports
C8200L-1N-4T
4
ISR4331/K9
3
C8200L-1N-4T
1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot
ISR4331/K9
2 NIM slot(s) and 1 SM-X slot(s)
C8200L-1N-4T
1
ISR4331/K9
2
C8200L-1N-4T
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager or Cisco IOS XE CLI, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP
ISR4331/K9
Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP
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How to choose between C8200L-1N-4T and ISR4331/K9
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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Detailed comparison
Full specification comparison
| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C8200L-1N-4T | ISR4331/K9 |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst 8200L Edge Platform | Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Router |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Router Role | Small-branch SD-WAN and SD-Routing edge | Modular branch integrated services router |
| Routing and WAN performance | ||
| Configurable Ethernet Ports | 2 x 1G SFP plus 2 x 1G RJ-45 configurable routed Ethernet | 3 x onboard 1G RJ-45/SFP configurable ports |
| Configurable Ethernet Port Count | 4 | 3 |
| Integrated LAN Switch Ports | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Integrated LAN Port Count | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Built-in 1GE Ports | 4 | 3 |
| Built-in 10GE Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 NIM slot and 1 PIM slot | 2 NIM slot(s) and 1 SM-X slot(s) |
| NIM Slots | 1 | 2 |
| SM-X Slots | 0 | 1 |
| Service Module Support | NIM and PIM modules; no SM-X slot | Cisco NIM and model-dependent SM-X service modules with online insertion/removal |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Management Ports | Dedicated management Ethernet and console interfaces | 1 x dedicated 10/100/1000BASE-T management Ethernet |
| Console Ports | RJ-45 and USB console | RJ-45 and mini-USB console; RJ-45 auxiliary port |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Aggregate Licensed Throughput | Not listed | 0.1 Gbps |
| Autonomous IPv4 Forwarding (1400-byte) | 3.8 Gbps | Not listed |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (1400-byte) | 0.5 Gbps | Not listed |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (IMIX) | 0.4 Gbps | Not listed |
| Autonomous IPsec Throughput (1400-byte) | 0.5 Gbps | Not listed |
| SD-WAN Overlay Tunnels | 1,500 | Not listed |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Routing Protocols | Static routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS and VRF | Static routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP, MPLS and VRF |
| Management Model | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager or Cisco IOS XE CLI, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP | Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP |
| Licensing | Cisco Smart Licensing | Cisco Smart Licensing; performance and feature licenses by platform |
| Required Subscription | Cisco DNA subscription required for SD-WAN deployments | Not required for autonomous routing; subscription required for managed SD-WAN services |
| USB Ports | USB host and console interfaces | USB Type-A storage ports and mini-USB console |
| Memory and software | ||
| Default DRAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Maximum DRAM | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE autonomous or SD-WAN software | Cisco IOS XE |
| Minimum Software Release | Cisco IOS XE 17.5.1 | Not published by Cisco |
| PoE and power | ||
| Integrated PoE Support | Optional through a compatible PoE NIM and external PoE supply | PoE through compatible EtherSwitch modules and PoE power options |
| Default PoE Budget | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Default Power Supply | Fixed internal 100W AC supply | 250W AC supply; DC ordered as separate ISR4331-DC SKU |
| Power Redundancy | Optional external redundant power system | Model-dependent optional redundant AC or DC power supplies |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 43.9 × 438.1 × 299.7 mm | 44.45 × 438.15 × 438.15 mm |
| Weight | 4.54 kg | 6.2 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 | 0–3,050 m |
| MTBF | 692,577 hours | 587,250 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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