C8300-1N1S-6T
4 x 1G RJ-45 plus 2 x 1G SFP
C8300-1N1S-4T2X
4 x 1G RJ-45 plus 2 x 10G SFP+
Cisco router comparison
C8300-1N1S-6T vs C8300-1N1S-4T2X
The main ordering decision is interface speed. C8300-1N1S-6T provides six built-in 1G interfaces, while C8300-1N1S-4T2X replaces two of those positions with 10G SFP+ ports. The 4T2X model also carries the higher published SD-WAN and autonomous IPsec figures; confirm that the selected license and Cisco test profile match the intended encrypted workload.
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Key performance and configuration differences
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C8300-1N1S-6T
6
C8300-1N1S-4T2X
4
C8300-1N1S-6T
0
C8300-1N1S-4T2X
2
C8300-1N1S-6T
Up to 2 Gbps
C8300-1N1S-4T2X
Up to 17 Gbps
C8300-1N1S-6T
1.8 Gbps
C8300-1N1S-4T2X
6.3 Gbps
C8300-1N1S-6T
Up to 1.9 Gbps
C8300-1N1S-4T2X
Up to 16.9 Gbps
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How to choose between C8300-1N1S-6T and C8300-1N1S-4T2X
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 | C8300-1N1S-6T | C8300-1N1S-4T2X |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst 8300 Edge Platform | Cisco Catalyst 8300 Edge Platform |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Router Role | Medium-to-large branch SD-WAN edge with high WAN IPsec performance | Medium-to-large branch SD-WAN edge with high WAN IPsec performance |
| Routing and WAN performance | ||
| Configurable Ethernet Ports | 4 x 1G RJ-45 plus 2 x 1G SFP | 4 x 1G RJ-45 plus 2 x 10G SFP+ |
| Configurable Ethernet Port Count | 6 | 6 |
| Integrated LAN Switch Ports | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Integrated LAN Port Count | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Built-in 1GE Ports | 6 | 4 |
| Built-in 10GE Ports | 0 | 2 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 SM slot(s), 1 NIM slot(s) and 1 PIM slot | 1 SM slot(s), 1 NIM slot(s) and 1 PIM slot |
| NIM Slots | 1 | 1 |
| SM-X Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Service Module Support | Cisco SM, NIM and PIM modules with online insertion and removal | Cisco SM, NIM and PIM modules with online insertion and removal |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Management Ports | 1 x dedicated 10/100/1000BASE-T management Ethernet | 1 x dedicated 10/100/1000BASE-T management Ethernet |
| Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45 console plus 1 x Micro-USB console | 1 x RJ-45 console plus 1 x Micro-USB console |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Autonomous IPv4 Forwarding (1400-byte) | Up to 19.7 Gbps | Up to 19.7 Gbps |
| Forwarding Throughput (512-byte) | Not published by Cisco | Not published by Cisco |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (1400-byte) | Up to 2 Gbps | Up to 17 Gbps |
| SD-WAN Throughput (512-byte) | Not published by Cisco | Not published by Cisco |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (IMIX) | 1.8 Gbps | 6.3 Gbps |
| Autonomous IPsec Throughput (1400-byte) | Up to 1.9 Gbps | Up to 16.9 Gbps |
| IPsec Throughput (512-byte) | Not published by Cisco | Not published by Cisco |
| Autonomous IPsec Throughput (IMIX) | 1.9 Gbps | 6.6 Gbps |
| SD-WAN Overlay Tunnels | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| NAT Sessions | Up to 2,000,000 | Up to 2,000,000 |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Routing Protocols | Static routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP, MPLS and VRF | Static routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP, MPLS and VRF |
| 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, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP |
| Licensing | Cisco Smart Licensing with Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription tiers | Cisco Smart Licensing with Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription tiers |
| Required Subscription | Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription required for SD-WAN; autonomous routing licensed separately | Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription required for SD-WAN; autonomous routing licensed separately |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A storage port plus 1 x Micro-USB console port | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A storage port plus 1 x Micro-USB console port |
| Memory and software | ||
| Default DRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum DRAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | Up to 8 GB | Up to 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 17.3.2 | Cisco IOS XE 17.3.2 |
| PoE and power | ||
| Integrated PoE Support | PoE/PoE+ on Network Interface or Service Modules with at least one PoE-capable power supply installed | PoE/PoE+ on Network Interface or Service Modules with at least one PoE-capable power supply installed |
| Default PoE Budget | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Default Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies (AC, DC or HVDC) | Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies (AC, DC or HVDC) |
| Power Redundancy | 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies | 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies |
| 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 | 9.07 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 | 0–3,000 m | 0–3,000 m |
| MTBF | 536,060 hours | 536,060 hours |
| Warranty | Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty | Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty |
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