C8300-1N1S-4T2X
Medium-to-large branch SD-WAN edge with high WAN IPsec performance
C8375-E-G2
Large branch
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C8300-1N1S-4T2X vs C8375-E-G2
Two 1/10G SFP+ ports are standard on both C8300-1N1S-4T2X and C8375-E-G2, so 10G fiber is not a point of separation. The difference on the front panel is copper speed: C8300-1N1S-4T2X has four 1G RJ-45 ports, whereas C8375-E-G2 has four 2.5G RJ-45 ports, with UPOE+ available on two of them. Their 1RU expansion layout is also the same—one NIM, one service-module and one cellular PIM slot. C8375-E-G2 starts with 16 GB of DRAM instead of 8 GB and moves routing, encryption and threat inspection onto Cisco's Secure Networking Processor.
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C8300-1N1S-4T2X
4 x 1G RJ-45 plus 2 x 10G SFP+
C8375-E-G2
2 x 10G SFP/SFP+ 4 x 2.5G mGig RJ45 (2x UPoE+)
C8300-1N1S-4T2X
1 SM slot(s), 1 NIM slot(s) and 1 PIM slot
C8375-E-G2
1 x NIM; 1 x SM; 1 x cellular PIM
C8300-1N1S-4T2X
Up to 19.7 Gbps
C8375-E-G2
Not published by Cisco
C8300-1N1S-4T2X
Not published by Cisco
C8375-E-G2
38 Gbps
C8300-1N1S-4T2X
Up to 17 Gbps
C8375-E-G2
Not published by Cisco
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How to choose between C8300-1N1S-4T2X and C8375-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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| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C8300-1N1S-4T2X | C8375-E-G2 |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product TypeDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco Catalyst 8300 Edge Platform | C8375-E-G2 Cisco 8300 Series Secure Router |
| Form Factor | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1RU | C8375-E-G2 1RU |
| Router RoleDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Medium-to-large branch SD-WAN edge with high WAN IPsec performance | C8375-E-G2 Large branch |
| Routing and WAN performance | ||
| Configurable Ethernet PortsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 4 x 1G RJ-45 plus 2 x 10G SFP+ | C8375-E-G2 2 x 10G SFP/SFP+ 4 x 2.5G mGig RJ45 (2x UPoE+) |
| Configurable Ethernet Port Count | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 6 | C8375-E-G2 6 |
| Integrated LAN Switch Ports | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not applicable | C8375-E-G2 Not applicable |
| Integrated LAN Port CountDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not applicable | C8375-E-G2 0 |
| Flex Ports (Configurable LAN/WAN)Different | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 Not applicable |
| Flex Port CountDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 0 |
| Built-in 1GE PortsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 4 | C8375-E-G2 Not listed |
| Built-in 10GE PortsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 2 | C8375-E-G2 Not listed |
| Expansion SlotsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1 SM slot(s), 1 NIM slot(s) and 1 PIM slot | C8375-E-G2 1 x NIM; 1 x SM; 1 x cellular PIM |
| NIM Slots | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1 | C8375-E-G2 1 |
| SM-X Slots | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1 | C8375-E-G2 1 |
| Cellular Connectivity / PIMDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 1 x PIM for optional LTE/5G module |
| Integrated DSLDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 Not applicable |
| Service Module SupportDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco SM, NIM and PIM modules with online insertion and removal | C8375-E-G2 Not listed |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Management PortsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Management through routed Ethernet; no dedicated management Ethernet port | C8375-E-G2 1 x RJ-45 out-of-band management |
| Console Ports | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1 x RJ-45 console plus 1 x Micro-USB console | C8375-E-G2 1 x RJ-45 console; 1 x micro-USB console |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Autonomous IPv4 Forwarding (1400-byte)Different | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Up to 19.7 Gbps | C8375-E-G2 Not published by Cisco |
| Forwarding Throughput (512-byte)Different | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not published by Cisco | C8375-E-G2 38 Gbps |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (1400-byte)Different | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Up to 17 Gbps | C8375-E-G2 Not published by Cisco |
| SD-WAN Throughput (512-byte)Different | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not published by Cisco | C8375-E-G2 12 Gbps 12 Gbps; 512-byte packets; IPsec, QoS, deep packet inspection and Flexible NetFlow enabled |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (IMIX)Different | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 6.3 Gbps | C8375-E-G2 Not listed |
| Autonomous IPsec Throughput (1400-byte)Different | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Up to 16.9 Gbps | C8375-E-G2 Not published by Cisco |
| IPsec Throughput (512-byte)Different | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not published by Cisco | C8375-E-G2 20 Gbps |
| Autonomous IPsec Throughput (IMIX)Different | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 6.6 Gbps | C8375-E-G2 Not listed |
| Threat Protection Throughput (EMIX)Different | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 7 Gbps 7 Gbps; EMIX, 100% DIA-NAT, NGFW, IPS, URL filtering and AMP |
| SD-WAN Overlay TunnelsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 6,000 | C8375-E-G2 Not listed |
| IPsec TunnelsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 3,500 |
| NAT SessionsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Up to 2,000,000 | C8375-E-G2 1,500,000 |
| IPv4 RoutesDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 2,000,000 |
| IPv6 RoutesDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 2,000,000 |
| IPv4 ACLsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 4,000 |
| IPv4 ACEsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 20,000 |
| VRF InstancesDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 4,000 |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Routing ProtocolsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Static routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP, MPLS and VRF | C8375-E-G2 Not listed |
| SD-WAN SupportDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 Supported |
| Management ModelDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP | C8375-E-G2 Not listed |
| LicensingDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco Smart Licensing with Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription tiers | C8375-E-G2 Platform-class licensing; no bandwidth tiers; HSEC not required |
| Required SubscriptionDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription required for SD-WAN; autonomous routing licensed separately | C8375-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 | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A storage port, 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C storage port, and 1 x Micro-USB console | C8375-E-G2 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C |
| Memory and software | ||
| Default DRAMDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 8 GB | C8375-E-G2 16 GB |
| Maximum DRAM | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 32 GB | C8375-E-G2 32 GB |
| StorageDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 8 GB | C8375-E-G2 16 GB 16 GB (default) 32 GB 600 GB 2 TB |
| Operating SystemDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco IOS XE autonomous or SD-WAN software | C8375-E-G2 Cisco IOS XE |
| Minimum Software ReleaseDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco IOS XE 17.3.2 | C8375-E-G2 Cisco IOS XE 17.15.3 |
| Minimum SD-WAN Manager ReleaseDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 20.15.3 |
| PoE and power | ||
| Integrated PoE SupportDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X PoE/PoE+ on Network Interface or Service Modules with at least one PoE-capable power supply installed | C8375-E-G2 UPOE+ on designated WAN/Flex ports; PoE power option required |
| Default PoE BudgetDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not applicable | C8375-E-G2 0 W |
| PoE Budget with Required Power OptionDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 360 W 360 W with 760 W AC PoE supply |
| Default Power SupplyDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 2 x 250W AC power supplies included | C8375-E-G2 400W AC (Internal FRU); dual PSU configuration |
| Power Supply OptionsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 760W AC + PoE (PoE Budget - 360W) 500W DC |
| Power RedundancyDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies | C8375-E-G2 Dual internal AC/DC supplies |
| Typical Power ConsumptionDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not listed | C8375-E-G2 55 W |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D)Different | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 43.9 × 444.5 × 412.8 mm | C8375-E-G2 43.942 × 444.5 × 412.75 mm |
| WeightDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 9.07 kg | C8375-E-G2 6.486 kg 14.3 lbs (with 2X AC power supplies and fan tray) |
| Operating TemperatureDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 0 to 40 °C | C8375-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 |
| Storage Temperature | C8300-1N1S-4T2X -40 to 70 °C | C8375-E-G2 -40 to 70 °C |
| Storage Humidity | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 5% to 95% | C8375-E-G2 5% to 95% |
| Operating Humidity | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 5% to 85% | C8375-E-G2 5% to 85% |
| Operating AltitudeDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 0–3,050 m | C8375-E-G2 Up to 3,048 m |
| MTBFDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 536,060 hours | C8375-E-G2 Not listed |
| WarrantyDifferent | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty | C8375-E-G2 Cisco Limited 2-Year Return to Factory Hardware Warranty |
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