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 | C8300-1N1S-6T Cisco Catalyst 8300 Edge Platform | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco Catalyst 8300 Edge Platform |
| Form Factor | C8300-1N1S-6T 1RU | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1RU |
| Router Role | C8300-1N1S-6T Medium-to-large branch SD-WAN edge with high WAN IPsec performance | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Medium-to-large branch SD-WAN edge with high WAN IPsec performance |
| Routing and WAN performance | ||
| Configurable Ethernet PortsDifferent | 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+ |
| Configurable Ethernet Port Count | C8300-1N1S-6T 6 | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 6 |
| Integrated LAN Switch Ports | C8300-1N1S-6T Not applicable | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not applicable |
| Integrated LAN Port Count | C8300-1N1S-6T Not applicable | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not applicable |
| Built-in 1GE PortsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-6T 6 | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 4 |
| Built-in 10GE PortsDifferent | C8300-1N1S-6T 0 | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 2 |
| Expansion Slots | C8300-1N1S-6T 1 SM slot(s), 1 NIM slot(s) and 1 PIM slot | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1 SM slot(s), 1 NIM slot(s) and 1 PIM slot |
| NIM Slots | C8300-1N1S-6T 1 | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1 |
| SM-X Slots | C8300-1N1S-6T 1 | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1 |
| Service Module Support | C8300-1N1S-6T Cisco SM, NIM and PIM modules with online insertion and removal | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco SM, NIM and PIM modules with online insertion and removal |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Management Ports | C8300-1N1S-6T Management through routed Ethernet; no dedicated management Ethernet port | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Management through routed Ethernet; no dedicated management Ethernet port |
| Console Ports | C8300-1N1S-6T 1 x RJ-45 console plus 1 x Micro-USB console | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1 x RJ-45 console plus 1 x Micro-USB console |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Autonomous IPv4 Forwarding (1400-byte) | C8300-1N1S-6T Up to 19.7 Gbps | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Up to 19.7 Gbps |
| Forwarding Throughput (512-byte) | C8300-1N1S-6T Not published by Cisco | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not published by Cisco |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (1400-byte)Different | C8300-1N1S-6T Up to 2 Gbps | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Up to 17 Gbps |
| SD-WAN Throughput (512-byte) | C8300-1N1S-6T Not published by Cisco | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not published by Cisco |
| SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (IMIX)Different | C8300-1N1S-6T 1.8 Gbps | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 6.3 Gbps |
| Autonomous IPsec Throughput (1400-byte)Different | C8300-1N1S-6T Up to 1.9 Gbps | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Up to 16.9 Gbps |
| IPsec Throughput (512-byte) | C8300-1N1S-6T Not published by Cisco | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not published by Cisco |
| Autonomous IPsec Throughput (IMIX)Different | C8300-1N1S-6T 1.9 Gbps | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 6.6 Gbps |
| SD-WAN Overlay Tunnels | C8300-1N1S-6T 6,000 | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 6,000 |
| NAT Sessions | C8300-1N1S-6T Up to 2,000,000 | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Up to 2,000,000 |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Routing Protocols | C8300-1N1S-6T Static routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP, MPLS and VRF | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Static routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP, MPLS and VRF |
| Management Model | C8300-1N1S-6T Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP |
| Licensing | C8300-1N1S-6T Cisco Smart Licensing with Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription tiers | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco Smart Licensing with Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription tiers |
| Required Subscription | C8300-1N1S-6T Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription required for SD-WAN; autonomous routing licensed separately | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco DNA/Catalyst subscription required for SD-WAN; autonomous routing licensed separately |
| USB Ports | C8300-1N1S-6T 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A storage port, 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C storage port, and 1 x Micro-USB console | 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 |
| Memory and software | ||
| Default DRAM | C8300-1N1S-6T 8 GB | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 8 GB |
| Maximum DRAM | C8300-1N1S-6T 32 GB | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 32 GB |
| Storage | C8300-1N1S-6T 8 GB | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 8 GB |
| Operating System | C8300-1N1S-6T Cisco IOS XE autonomous or SD-WAN software | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco IOS XE autonomous or SD-WAN software |
| Minimum Software Release | C8300-1N1S-6T Cisco IOS XE 17.3.2 | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco IOS XE 17.3.2 |
| PoE and power | ||
| Integrated PoE Support | C8300-1N1S-6T PoE/PoE+ on Network Interface or Service Modules with at least one PoE-capable power supply installed | C8300-1N1S-4T2X PoE/PoE+ on Network Interface or Service Modules with at least one PoE-capable power supply installed |
| Default PoE Budget | C8300-1N1S-6T Not applicable | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Not applicable |
| Default Power Supply | C8300-1N1S-6T 2 x 250W AC power supplies included | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 2 x 250W AC power supplies included |
| Power Redundancy | C8300-1N1S-6T 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | C8300-1N1S-6T 43.9 × 444.5 × 412.8 mm | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 43.9 × 444.5 × 412.8 mm |
| Weight | C8300-1N1S-6T 9.07 kg | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 9.07 kg |
| Operating Temperature | C8300-1N1S-6T 0 to 40 °C | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 0 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | C8300-1N1S-6T -40 to 70 °C | C8300-1N1S-4T2X -40 to 70 °C |
| Storage Humidity | C8300-1N1S-6T 5% to 95% | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 5% to 95% |
| Operating Humidity | C8300-1N1S-6T 5% to 85% | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 5% to 85% |
| Operating Altitude | C8300-1N1S-6T 0–3,050 m | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 0–3,050 m |
| MTBF | C8300-1N1S-6T 536,060 hours | C8300-1N1S-4T2X 536,060 hours |
| Warranty | C8300-1N1S-6T Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty | C8300-1N1S-4T2X Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty |
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