Cisco C8200-UCPE-1N8 Router

The Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge uCPE (Universal Customer Premises Equipment) is designed for branch virtualization, allowing consolidation of network and security functions, simplified network management, and fewer truck rolls for delivery of add-on services.

Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge uCPE is the next generation of the Cisco Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS) 5100 Series. The platform is foundational for branch virtualization, combining routing, switching, and application hosting into a compact, One Rack-Unit (1RU) device for the small and lean virtualized branch. Cisco provides an end-to-end virtualization solution with Cisco’s own hypervisor Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software (NFVIS), Routing Virtual Network Functions (VNFs), and multiple orchestration choices.

With eight x86 CPU cores with hardware acceleration for IPsec crypto traffic, the Catalyst 8200 uCPE enables branches to run multiple VNFs. Along with a higher number of WAN ports, the platform includes one Network Interface Module (NIM) slot for additional WAN and LAN modules as well as a Pluggable Interface Module (PIM) slot for wireless WAN modules for LTE Advanced and LTE Advanced Pro capabilities. With support for the Cisco Managed Services Accelerator (MSX), Network Services Orchestrator (NSO), and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, the platform simplifies network and NFV management and orchestration for both SD-WAN and traditional deployments.

Product overview

Product highlights

Table 1.             Product highlights

Platform details

Model and Configuration

Figure 1 highlights the platform details of Cisco Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE.

C8200-UCPE-1N8 platform with 1 NIM and 1 PIM slot, 2 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP and 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet CU, 2.5 in. HDD, M.2 slot, and 8-core CPU

Tables 2, 3.a and 3.b detail platform specifications and performance, respectively.

Table 2.             Specifications

Platform performance

The following tables provide Cisco performance specifications for Catalyst 8000V (version 17.4.1) running on NFVIS (version 4.4.0) on a Cisco Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE.

Table 3.a    Performance specifications for Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE in controller mode (Catalyst SD-WAN)

Table 3.b    Performance specifications for Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE in autonomous mode (non-SD-WAN)

Overall platform benefits

Branch virtualization

The Cisco Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE platform is purpose-built for small and lean branch use cases. With eight x86 CPU cores, the platform now supports more VNFs to combine routing, switching, and application hosting on a 1RU device. You can now enjoy greater flexibility in scaling routing throughput to meet your branch requirements, while using the remaining cores for security functions and other business and analytics applications.

End-to-end virtualization solution

Cisco accelerates your journey to the software-defined branch with an end-to-end solution, from the hardware platform all the way to orchestration. The Cisco Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE platform provides the foundation for Cisco’s hypervisor (NFVIS), routing VNF (Catalyst 8000V), multiple Cisco and third-party security functions, business applications, and orchestration platforms (MSX, NSO, and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager).

5G-ready

The Cisco Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE platform is built for future 5G networks. With a PIM slot for LTE and 5G modules, this platform will support the use of wireless WAN for management traffic, with data traffic support in the future.

Accelerated services with Cisco Software-Defined WAN

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is a set of intelligent software services that allow you to connect users, devices, and branch office locations reliably and securely across a diverse set of WAN transport links. Cisco Catalyst 8000V on the Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE can dynamically route traffic across the “best” link based on up-to-the-minute application and network conditions for great application experiences. You get tight control over application performance, bandwidth usage, data privacy, and availability of your WAN links — control you need as your branches conduct greater volumes of mission-critical business with both on-premises and cloud controllers.

Application performance optimization

Ensure that SD-WAN networks meet Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) and maintain strong performance, even if network problems occur. With branch multicloud access, you can accelerate your SaaS applications with a simple template push from the SD-WAN controller. Features such as Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) optimization, forward error correction, and packet duplication help application performance for a better user experience.

Cloud-native agility with a programmable software architecture

Cisco continues to offer a feature-rich traditional Cisco IOS XE routing stack on the Cisco Catalyst 8000V software, which can be run on the Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE. IP routing, IPsec, Quality of Service (QoS), firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), Network-Based Application Recognition (NBAR), Flexible NetFlow (FNF), and many other features are part of Cisco IOS XE, a fully programmable software architecture with API support and a wide variety of protocols and configurations. With an integrated software image and a single binary file, you can now choose between Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN and Cisco IOS XE. And easily move from one to the other when you choose to do so.

Multilayer security

You can now move your traditional and complex WAN networks to a more agile software-defined WAN with integrated security. The Cisco Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE with Catalyst 8000V routing VNF connects branch offices to the internet and cloud, with industry-leading protection against major web attacks. Secure Direct Internet Access (DIA) to the branches helps optimize branch workloads for improved performance, specifically for cloud-hosted applications. At the same time, DIA helps ensure that your branch is protected from external threats. Cisco Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE with Catalyst 8000V offers an end-to-end trustworthy solution, ensuring a secure chain of trust from hardware to NFVIS and all the way to the VNFs.

Supported modules

Table 4.        Modules supported

Memory, storage, and accessory options

Table 5.        Memory, storage, and accessory options

Optics and transceivers modules

Find the full list of optics and transceivers here.

Power supplies

Table 6.        Power supply specifications

Software requirements

Cisco DNA Software for the Catalyst 8200 Edge uCPE offers comprehensive solutions for enterprise branch networks. The platform supports Catalyst 8000V software. You can read more about it here.

Table 7.        Minimum software requirements

Table 8.        Software features and protocols for autonomous mode of Catalyst 8000V (version 17.4.1)

Table 9.        Software features and protocols for controller mode for Catalyst 8000V (version 17.4.1)

Licensing

Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge uCPE is offered only with a Cisco DNA Software subscription, Enterprise Agreement, and Managed Service Licensing Agreement (MSLA). For more details, refer to this licensing guide.

Cisco DNA stack:

●     Cisco DNA Essentials

●     Cisco DNA Advantage

Network stack:

●     Network Essentials

●     Network Advantage

Introduction to Smart Licensing

Cisco Smart Licensing is a flexible licensing model that provides you with an easier, faster, and more consistent way to purchase and manage software across the Cisco portfolio and across your organization. And it’s secure – you control what users can access. With Smart Licensing you get:

●     Easy Activation: Smart Licensing establishes a pool of software licenses that can be used across the entire organization—no more PAKs (Product Activation Keys).

●     Unified Management: Cisco License Central (CLC) provides a complete view into all of your Cisco products and services in an easy-to-use portal, so you always know what you have and what you are using.

●     License Flexibility: Your software is not node-locked to your hardware, so you can easily use and transfer licenses as needed.

Specifications

Table 10.     Mechanical specifications

Table 11.     Safety and compliance