Cisco C8200L-1N-4T – Router – 1 NIM Slot – 4x1G WAN – RacK-Mountable

The Cisco Catalyst C8200L-1N-4T is a modular router designed for small branch offices with SASE-compliant, cloud-based security requirements. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

Form Factor: 1 Rack Unit (1RU)

Ports:

• 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports: These ports connect the router to the internet or WAN uplink.
• 1 x Network Interface Module (NIM) slot: This slot allows you to add additional functionality to the router, such as additional WAN connectivity options or cellular support.

Key Features:

• SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network): Provides intelligent traffic routing and application optimization across multiple internet connections, improving network performance and reliability.
• Cloud-Based Security (SASE): Integrates security functions like firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and secure web gateways (SWG) delivered from the cloud, simplifying management and reducing hardware costs.
• Scalability: The NIM slot allows you to add additional features and functionality as your network needs grow.
• Compact Design: The 1RU form factor makes it suitable for deployment in space-constrained environments.

Typical Use Cases:

• Small branch offices requiring secure and reliable internet connectivity.
• Businesses seeking to leverage cloud-based security solutions.
• Organizations with limited IT staff who need a simple and easy-to-manage network solution.

The Cisco C8200L-1N-4T Series Edge Platforms are 5G-ready cloud edge platforms designed for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), multilayer security, and cloud-native agility to accelerate your journey to cloud.