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C8300-1N1S-6T vs C8300-1N1S-4T2X
C8300-1N1S-6T and C8300-1N1S-4T2X share four Gigabit copper ports and the same module-slot layout. The fiber pair changes from 1G to 10G, while published encrypted SD-WAN rates differ considerably more on large packets than on IMIX traffic.
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| Specification | C8300-1N1S-6T | C8300-1N1S-4T2X |
|---|---|---|
Configurable Ethernet Ports |
4 x 1GE RJ-45; 2 x 1GE SFP | 4 x 1GE RJ-45; 2 x 10GE SFP+ |
Built-in 1GE Ports |
6 | 4 |
Built-in 10GE Ports |
0 | 2 |
SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (1400-byte) |
Up to 2 Gbps | Up to 17 Gbps |
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 |
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| 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 1GE RJ-45; 2 x 1GE SFP | 4 x 1GE RJ-45; 2 x 10GE SFP+ |
| 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 | 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 |
| Cellular Connectivity / PIM | 1 PIM slot for an optional LTE/5G pluggable module | 1 PIM slot for an optional LTE/5G pluggable module |
| Integrated DSL | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 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 | Management through routed Ethernet; no dedicated management Ethernet port | Management through routed Ethernet; no dedicated management Ethernet port |
| 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 | 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 |
| IPsec Tunnels | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| NAT Sessions | Up to 2,000,000 | Up to 2,000,000 |
| IPv4 Routes | Up to 4,000,000 | Up to 4,000,000 |
| IPv6 Routes | Up to 4,000,000 | Up to 4,000,000 |
| IPv4 ACLs | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| IPv4 ACEs | 72,000 | 72,000 |
| 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, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP, MPLS and VRF |
| 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, 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; 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C storage port and 1 x micro-USB console | 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 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum DRAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 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 |
| PoE Budget with Required Power Option | 250 W | 250 W |
| Default Power Supply | 2 x 250 W AC power supplies included | 2 x 250 W AC power supplies included |
| Power Supply Options | 250 W AC, 500 W AC with PoE, 400 W DC, or 400 W HVDC | 250 W AC, 500 W AC with PoE, 400 W DC, or 400 W HVDC |
| Power Redundancy | 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies | 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies |
| Typical Power Consumption | 82 WNo modules, single power supply | 245 WNo modules, single power supply |
| 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 | 0–3,050 m | 0–3,050 m |
| MTBF | 536,060 hours | 536,060 hours |
| Warranty | Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty | Cisco 1-year limited hardware warranty |
Specifications from Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms 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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