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Cisco Catalyst C8300-1N1S-6T Router

The C8300-1N1S-6T router supports advanced features like VoIP, Firewall, QoS, and VPN with SDK availability. It complies with multiple Wi-Fi standards (802.11a b g n ac ax) and encryption protocols (WPA, WEP, WPA2 WPA3). The device is stackable, supports LACP, POE, SNMP, and operates at 10 100 1000Mbps transmission rates. Backed by a 1-year warranty, it ensures reliable performance for diverse network applications.

Original price was: KSh 458,000.00.Current price is: KSh 450,000.00.

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Description

Key Highlights & Features

  • High Port Density and Flexibility: The model number indicates a specific configuration of built-in ports plus significant expansion capabilities via service modules, allowing it to support a wide variety of WAN and LAN connections.

  • Ultimate SD-WAN Performance: The C8300 series is built to handle the most demanding SD-WAN deployments, offering the highest throughput and connection scale in the Catalyst edge router family.

  • Integrated Security and Compute: It can host Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) for security processing and has an Embedded Service Module (ESM) slot to run virtualized network functions (VNFs) directly on the router, such as a WAN optimizer or firewall.

  • Carrier-Class Reliability: Designed with fully redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans to ensure maximum uptime for critical business operations.

Detailed Specifications Breakdown (Decoding the Model: C8300-1N1S-6T)

The model number provides a clear picture of its fixed hardware configuration:

  • C8300: Series Name

  • -1N: 1 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface (SFP+)

  • -1S: 1 x 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet Speed Interface (SFP28)

  • -6T: 6 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet Twisted-pair (RJ-45) Ports

Category Specification
General
Vendor & Series Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platform
Specific Model C8300-1N1S-6T
Form Factor 2-Rack Unit (2RU)
Best For Large Enterprise Branch, HQ, Midsize Provider Aggregation
Performance
Throughput Very High (Multi-gigabit, specific figures depend on license and features enabled). Significantly more powerful than the C8200 series.
Key Technology Cisco Quantum Flow Processor (QFP) and Unified Border Element (UBE) for application performance.
Hardware & Interfaces
Fixed Interfaces • 1x 1/10 GbE SFP+ (1N)
• 1x 1/10/25 GbE SFP28 (1S)
• 6x 1 GbE RJ-45 Ports (6T)
• 1x 1 GbE RJ-45 Management Port
Expansion Slots 2 x Service Module Slots + 1 x Embedded Services Module (ESM) Slot. This allows for adding interfaces like additional 10GbE, 5G/LTE, T1/E1, etc.
Other Ports Console, USB Type-A and Type-C.
Software & Features
Operating System Cisco IOS® XE (Provides a consistent platform for SD-WAN, security, and automation).
Key Applications Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Advanced Routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), IPsec VPN, Cisco Umbrella, Threat Defense, Application Visibility and Control (AVC).
Redundancy
Power Supplies Dual, Hot-Swappable AC or DC Power Supplies (Redundancy is standard).
Fans Redundant, Hot-Swappable Fan Trays.

Who Is This Router For?

  • Large Enterprise Branch Offices: Sites with high user counts, multiple types of WAN connections (e.g., MPLS, Internet, 5G), and critical application requirements.

  • Regional Headquarters or Small Data Centers: To aggregate traffic from multiple smaller branches or to act as a primary internet/cloud gateway.

  • Organizations with Advanced Needs: Those requiring the highest levels of SD-WAN performance, integrated security, and the ability to run virtualized services directly on the router.

Important Considerations / Limitations

  • Enterprise-Grade Cost and Complexity: This is a premium, high-end router. It requires a significant investment in both hardware and software licensing (Cisco DNA Essentials/Advantage) and expert network engineers for deployment and management.

  • Physical Size: As a 2RU device, it requires more rack space than the compact 1RU C8200 series models.

  • Licensing Model: Full feature access (especially for SD-WAN and security) is governed by a subscription-based licensing model, which is an ongoing cost.

Comparison Context: Catalyst 8300 vs. Catalyst 8200

Feature Cisco Catalyst C8300-1N1S-6T Cisco Catalyst C8200-1N-4T
Target Site Size Large Branch, HQ, Aggregation Medium Branch
Performance & Scale Higher (More throughput, more tunnels) High (Sufficient for most branches)
Form Factor & Expansion 2RU, More Expansion Slots (2 Service Module + 1 ESM) 1RU, Less Expansion (1 Service Module)
Redundancy Standard (Dual, hot-swappable PSUs) Often Single PSU (Redundancy may be optional)
Fixed Ports Includes a 25GbE-capable port (SFP28) and more 1GbE ports. 10GbE and 1GbE ports.

Verdict

The Cisco Catalyst C8300-1N1S-6T is a high-end, highly scalable edge router designed for the most demanding enterprise environments. Its combination of high-speed fixed interfaces, extensive expansion capabilities, and carrier-class reliability makes it a foundational piece of infrastructure for building a robust, secure, and application-aware software-defined WAN. It is a step up in power and scalability from the C8200 series, intended for larger sites where performance and flexibility are paramount.

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