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C8300-1N1S-4T2X vs C8375-E-G2
C8300-1N1S-4T2X and C8375-E-G2 both have two 10G fiber ports and SM, NIM and PIM expansion. The secure router raises the four copper ports to 2.5G and adds UPOE+ capability; their tunnel limits, default memory and test profiles also differ.
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| Specification | C8300-1N1S-4T2X | C8375-E-G2 |
|---|---|---|
Router Role |
Medium-to-large branch SD-WAN edge with high WAN IPsec performance | Large branch |
Configurable Ethernet Ports |
4 x 1GE RJ-45; 2 x 10GE SFP+ | 2 x 10GE SFP/SFP+; 4 x 2.5GE mGig RJ-45 (2 x UPOE+) |
Expansion Slots |
1 SM slot(s), 1 NIM slot(s) and 1 PIM slot | 1 x NIM; 1 x SM; 1 x cellular PIM |
Management Model |
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF and YANG |
Required Subscription |
Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription required for SD-WAN; autonomous routing licensed separately | Routing OS Essentials included (250 Mbps aggregate crypto limit); Routing Advantage or WAN subscription for licensed features; WAN Essentials/Advantage required for SD-WAN |
Default DRAM |
8 GB | 16 GB |
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| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C8300-1N1S-4T2X | C8375-E-G2 |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst 8300 Edge Platform | Cisco 8300 Series Secure Router |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Router Role | Medium-to-large branch SD-WAN edge with high WAN IPsec performance | Large branch |
| Routing and WAN performance | ||
| Configurable Ethernet Ports | 4 x 1GE RJ-45; 2 x 10GE SFP+ | 2 x 10GE SFP/SFP+; 4 x 2.5GE mGig RJ-45 (2 x UPOE+) |
| Configurable Ethernet Port Count | 6 | 6 |
| Integrated LAN Switch Ports | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Integrated LAN Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| Flex Ports (Configurable LAN/WAN) | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Flex Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| Built-in 1GE Ports | 4 | Not listed |
| Built-in 10GE Ports | 2 | Not listed |
| Expansion Slots | 1 SM slot(s), 1 NIM slot(s) and 1 PIM slot | 1 x NIM; 1 x SM; 1 x cellular PIM |
| NIM Slots | 1 | 1 |
| SM-X Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular Connectivity / PIM | 1 PIM slot for an optional LTE/5G pluggable module | 1 x PIM for optional LTE/5G module |
| Integrated DSL | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Service Module Support | Cisco SM, NIM and PIM modules with online insertion and removal | NIM, SM and cellular PIM modules with online insertion and removal |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Management Ports | Management through routed Ethernet; no dedicated management Ethernet port | 1 x RJ-45 out-of-band management |
| Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45 console; 1 x micro-USB console | 1 x RJ-45 console; 1 x micro-USB console |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Autonomous IPv4 Forwarding (1400-byte) | Up to 19.7 Gbps | Not published by Cisco |
| Forwarding Throughput (512-byte) | Not published by Cisco | 38 Gbps |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (1400-byte) | Up to 17 Gbps | Not published by Cisco |
| SD-WAN Throughput (512-byte) | Not published by Cisco | 12 Gbps512-byte packets; IPsec, QoS, deep packet inspection and Flexible NetFlow enabled |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (IMIX) | 6.3 Gbps | Not listed |
| Autonomous IPsec Throughput (1400-byte) | Up to 16.9 Gbps | Not published by Cisco |
| IPsec Throughput (512-byte) | Not published by Cisco | 20 Gbps |
| Autonomous IPsec Throughput (IMIX) | 6.6 Gbps | Not listed |
| Threat Protection Throughput (EMIX) | Not listed | 7 GbpsEMIX, 100% DIA-NAT, NGFW, IPS, URL filtering and AMP |
| SD-WAN Overlay Tunnels | 6,000 | Not listed |
| IPsec Tunnels | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| NAT Sessions | Up to 2,000,000 | 1,500,000 |
| IPv4 Routes | Up to 4,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| IPv6 Routes | Up to 4,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| IPv4 ACLs | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| IPv4 ACEs | 72,000 | 20,000 |
| VRF Instances | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Routing Protocols | Static routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP, MPLS and VRF | Static routing, RIP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS and VRF; availability depends on license tier and operating mode |
| SD-WAN Support | Supported | Supported |
| Management Model | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF and YANG |
| Licensing | Cisco Smart Licensing with Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription tiers | Platform-class licensing; no bandwidth tiers; HSEC not required |
| Required Subscription | Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription required for SD-WAN; autonomous routing licensed separately | 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 Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A storage port; 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C storage port and 1 x micro-USB console | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C |
| Memory and software | ||
| Default DRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum DRAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 16 GBDefault; options: 32 GB, 600 GB, 2 TB |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE autonomous or SD-WAN software | Cisco IOS XE |
| Minimum Software Release | Cisco IOS XE 17.3.2 | Cisco IOS XE 17.15.3 |
| Minimum SD-WAN Manager Release | Not listed | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 20.15.3 |
| PoE and power | ||
| Integrated PoE Support | PoE/PoE+ on Network Interface or Service Modules with at least one PoE-capable power supply installed | UPOE+ on designated WAN/Flex ports; PoE power option required |
| Default PoE Budget | Not applicable | 0 WPoE-capable ports require a PoE power option |
| PoE Budget with Required Power Option | 250 W | 360 WWith 760 W AC PoE supply |
| Default Power Supply | 2 x 250 W AC power supplies included | 400 W internal AC power supply; dual-power-supply configuration |
| Power Supply Options | 250 W AC, 500 W AC with PoE, 400 W DC, or 400 W HVDC | 760 W AC power supply with PoE; 360 W PoE budget; 500 W DC option |
| Power Redundancy | 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies | Dual internal AC/DC supplies |
| Typical Power Consumption | 245 WNo modules, single power supply | 55 W |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 43.9 × 444.5 × 412.8 mm | 43.9 × 444.5 × 412.8 mm |
| Weight | 9.07 kg | 6.49 kg14.3 lb (with 2 x AC power supplies and fan tray) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C | 0 to 40 °C; 0 to 45 °C; -5 to 55 °C0 to 40 °C up to 10,000 ft; 0 to 45 °C up to 6,000 ft; -5 to 55 °C for NEBS up to 6,000 ft |
| 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 | Up to 3,048 m |
| MTBF | 536,060 hours | Not listed |
| Warranty | Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty | Cisco Limited 2-Year Return to Factory Hardware Warranty |
Specifications from Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms Data Sheet and Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers Data Sheet (checked 2026-10-11).
“Not published by Cisco” and “Not listed” indicate that a confirmed direct comparison is unavailable. These rows are not counted as confirmed differences.
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