Cisco C8200L-1N-4T Catalyst 8200 Series SD-WAN Router with 500 Mbps throughput, 1RU rack-mountable design, and 4x1G connectivity
The Cisco C8200L-1N-4T is a 1RU, value-optimized SD-WAN router from the Catalyst 8200 Series, purpose-built for small enterprise branches, retail sites, and SASE-focused cloud-connected deployments. It delivers integrated SD-WAN, multilayer security, and modular flexibility in a compact, cost-effective form factor.
Key Features & Benefits
- Optimized for Small Branches: 4-core Intel x86 CPU, 500 Mbps SD-WAN throughput, and up to 1500 overlay tunnels—ideal for lean, cloud-first branches.
- Flexible 1G Connectivity:
- 2 × 1G SFP ports (fiber support)
- 2 × 1G RJ45 ports (copper)
- 1 × NIM slot + 1 × PIM slot for 4G/5G LTE, DSL, or voice module expansion.
- SASE-Ready Security: Integrated NGFW, IPS/IDS, URL filtering, MACsec, and IPsec VPN acceleration (up to 500 Mbps) for end-to-end threat protection.
- Cloud-Native Automation: Powered by Cisco IOS XE; supports zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), centralized management via Cisco vManage/Catalyst Center, and APIs for automated workflows.
- Reliable & Compact: 1RU rack-mountable design, fixed AC power supply, and enterprise-grade reliability for 24/7 branch operations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Form Factor |
1RU rack-mountable |
| CPU |
4-core Intel x86 |
| DRAM |
4 GB DDR4 (upgradable to 32 GB) |
| Flash |
8 GB; 16 GB M.2 SSD (default) |
| Embedded Ports |
2 × 1G SFP, 2 × 1G RJ45 |
| Expansion Slots |
1 × NIM, 1 × PIM |
| SD-WAN Throughput |
500 Mbps |
| IPsec Throughput |
Up to 500 Mbps (hardware-accelerated) |
| Tunnel Scale |
1500 SD-WAN overlays |
| OS |
Cisco IOS XE / IOS XE SD-WAN |
| Management |
Cisco vManage, Catalyst Center, CLI, APIs |
| Security |
NGFW, IPS/IDS, URL filtering, MACsec, IPsec |
| Power Supply |
Fixed internal AC |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) |
1RU (4.4 × 43.8 × 22.9 cm) |
| Weight |
~5.4 kg |
Typical Applications
- Small enterprise branch offices
- Retail and point-of-sale (POS) networks
- Cloud-connected remote sites
- SASE-compliant security deployments
- IoT and edge computing environments
Summary
The Cisco C8200L-1N-4T combines affordability, performance, and security in a 1RU package, making it the ideal choice for small branches migrating to the cloud while maintaining robust connectivity and threat defense.