Cisco C8375-E-G2 Router
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The Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers are designed to simplify secure networking for large branch locations. By integrating a dedicated secure networking processor with a unified platform, these routers provide a robust foundation for businesses looking to scale their operations. They are engineered to handle bandwidth-intensive applications while maintaining high levels of security and reliability.
These routers offer significant flexibility in management, supporting on-premises, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud-based deployment models. By focusing on risk reduction and future-readiness, the 8300 Series ensures that organizations can confidently navigate evolving threat landscapes and changing business requirements.
Product overview
The Cisco 8300 Series includes three primary models: the modular C8375-E-G2 and the fixed-configuration C8355-G2 and 8355-G2-MX. The C8375-E-G2 is designed for high-demand environments, featuring modular slots for Network Interface Modules (NIM) and Service Modules (SM) to allow for customized connectivity. In contrast, the C8355-G2 models provide a fixed, all-in-one solution that combines routing, SD-WAN, and Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities in a compact form factor.
Each model is built to deliver high-throughput performance, with hardware-native assurance and advanced encryption standards. The series is specifically optimized to support large-scale deployments, providing the necessary processing power for deep packet inspection and complex routing tasks without compromising network speed or stability.
Features and benefits
- Hardware-Accelerated Security: Dedicated processors ensure rapid cryptography and deep packet inspection, maintaining high throughput even when robust threat protection is active.
- Unified Branch Connectivity: Consolidates routing, SD-WAN, and NGFW into a single platform, reducing infrastructure complexity and simplifying management.
- Quantum-Resistant Security: Built-in support for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) ensures that branch security remains future-proof against emerging threats.
- AI and ML Optimization: Includes hardware acceleration specifically designed to offload and speed up AI and machine learning tasks.
- Fanless Design: Available in quiet, fanless configurations that are ideal for space-constrained or noise-sensitive environments, while also improving long-term durability by reducing moving parts.
- Scalable Performance: Supports thousands of users and devices with high-speed interfaces, including 10 Gbps SFP/SFP+ and multigigabit RJ45 ports.
- Sustainability Focus: Designed with circular economy principles, featuring energy-efficient power management, bezel-free construction, and the use of powder-coat finishes to reduce environmental impact.
Overview
Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers deliver secure networking simplified. Powered by the all-new secure networking processor and the unified Cisco secure networking platform, the Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers deliver robust, platform-level security, advanced performance engineering through routing and SD-WAN, and on-premises, infrastructure-as-code, or cloud management flexibility that enables businesses to seamlessly scale and grow. Each class of secure routers is designed to deliver risk reduction, enhanced reliability, and future readiness.
Platform highlights
Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers are engineered for large branch locations and provide scalable, high-throughput connectivity with embedded platform-level security. With hardware-native assurance, post-quantum cryptography, and unified infrastructure as code, the Cisco 8300 Series enables large branches to support bandwidth-intensive applications and evolving threat landscapes with confidence.
Use cases:
- Secure routing or SD-WAN for thousands of users/devices
- High-throughput, secure connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications
- Network segmentation for compliance purposes
- Advanced threat protection for mission-critical operations
Key features
- Dedicated secure networking processor for fast cryptography and deep packet inspection
- Hardware acceleration ensures high throughput with robust threat protection
- Combines NGFW security, routing, and SD-WAN in one unified platform
- Simplifies branch infrastructure and management with all-in-one secure access
- Future-proofs branch security with advanced, quantum-resistant encryption
- Hardware acceleration for AI and ML tasks
- Optimized for faster AI and ML computation
- Quiet, reliable, fanless SKU ideal for noise-sensitive or space-constrained sites
- Reduced moving parts for lower maintenance and enhanced durability
Models and specifications
The Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers offer both fixed and modular configurations to meet diverse networking needs and include three models: Cisco 8375-E-G2, Cisco 8355-G2 and 8355-G2-MX. Learn more about the 8355-G2-MX.
C8375-E-G2 is a modular platform with 1 SM and 1 NIM slot plus 2 x 10 Gbps SFP/SFP+ and 4 x 2.5G multigigabit RJ45 ports.
Figure 1. Front view of a Cisco C8375-E-G2 Secure Router
Table 1. Front panel of Cisco C8375-E-G2 Secure Router
| Label | Description |
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| 1 | USB 3.0 Type C Storage |
| 2 | Management RJ45 Port |
| 3 | Console RJ45 / Micro-USB Port |
| 4 | 4 x 2.5G Multigigabit RJ45 Port |
| 5 | 2 x 10G SFP/SFP+ Port |
| 6 | NIM Slot |
| 7 | M.2 Storage Slot (eUSB / SED) |
| 8 | SM Slot |
| 9 | Label Tray |
| 10 | RFID |
Figure 2. Rear view of a Cisco C8375-E-G2 Secure Router
Table 2. Rear panel of Cisco C8375-E-G2 Secure Router
| Label | Description |
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| 1 | Power Supply Slot 1 |
| 2 | Replaceable Fan Tray Assembly |
| 3 | PIM Slot |
| 4 | Power ON/OFF Switch |
| 5 | Power Supply Slot 0 |
C8355-G2 is a fixed platform with 4 x 10 Gbps SFP/SFP+, 4 x 5G multigigabit RJ45, and 2 x 1G RJ45 ports.
Figure 3. Front view of a Cisco C8355-G2 Secure Router
Table 3. Front panel of Cisco C8355-G2 Secure Router
| Label | Description |
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| 1 | Reset Button |
| 2 | Power Button |
| 3 | Dual Power Supply Input |
| 4 | Status LED, blue beacon LED |
| 5 | 4 x 5G Multigigabit RJ45 Port |
| 6 | 2 x 1G RJ45 Port |
| 7 | 4 x 10G SFP/SFP+ Port |
| 8 | Label Tray |
| 9 | Console RJ45 / Micro-USB Port |
| 10 | Management RJ45 Port |
| 11 | USB 3.0 Type C Storage |
| 12 | PIM Slot |
| 13 | RFID |
Figure 4. Rear view of a Cisco C8355-G2 Secure Router
Table 4. Rear panel of Cisco C8355-G2 Secure Router
| Label | Description |
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| 1 | Kensington Lock |
Table 5. Technical specifications
| Cisco C8375-E-G2 | Cisco C8355-G2 | |
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| Interfaces and Slots | ||
| WAN ports | 2 x 10G SFP/SFP+ 4 x 2.5G mGig RJ45 (2x UPoE+) |
2 x 10G SFP/SFP+ 2 x 5G mGig RJ45 (2x UPoE+) |
| Flex ports | - | 2 x 5G mGig RJ45 (2x UPoE+) 2 x 1G RJ45 |
| LAN Ports | - | 2 x 10G SFP/SFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x NIM 1 x SM |
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| Cellular Slot | 1 x PIM | 1 x PIM |
| Management Port | 1 x RJ45 OOB Mgmt 1 x RJ45 / 1x Micro-USB console |
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| Memory and Storage | ||
| DRAM | 16 GB (default) Upgradeable to 32 GB |
16 GB (Fixed) |
| Storage | 16 GB (default) 32 GB 600 GB 2 TB |
16 GB (default) 32 GB 600 GB 2 TB |
| Power Supply (Default -Dual PSU) | 400W AC (Internal FRU) | 110W AC (External Adapter) |
| Power Supply (Upgrade options) | 760W AC + PoE (PoE Budget - 360W) 500W DC |
230W AC + PoE (PoE Budget - 120W) |
| Typical Power Consumption (with default PSU and with no modules) | 55W | 45W |
Table 6. Performance and Scale
| Cisco C8375-E-G2 | Cisco C8355-G2 | |
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| Throughput | ||
| Forwarding (512B) | 38 Gbps | 38 Gbps |
| IPsec (512B) | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps |
| SD-WAN* (512B) | 12 Gbps | 8.7 Gbps |
| Threat Protection * (EMIX) | 7 Gbps | 3.9 Gbps |
| Scale | ||
| IPv4/IPv6 routes | 2M | 2M |
| IPsec tunnels | 3500 | 3500 |
| IPv4 ACLs | 4000 | 4000 |
| IPv4 ACEs | 20K | 20K |
| NAT Sessions | 1.5M | 1.5M |
| VRFs | 4000 | 4000 |
*SD-WAN feature combination: IPsec + QoS + Deep Packet Inspection + Flexible NetFlow
* Threat Protection: 100% DIA-NAT + NGFW + IPS + URLF + AMP
Table 7. Mechanical specifications
| Description | C8375-E-2 | C8355-G2 |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 in x 17.5 in x 16.25 in | 1.73 in x 17.5 in x 11.49 in |
| Rack Units (RU) | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Chassis weight | 14.3 lbs (with 2X AC power supplies and fan tray) |
9.25 lbs |
| Input voltage | AC: 85 to 264 VAC DC: -40 to 72V; 48V nominal |
AC: 85 to 264 VAC |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40°C (32° to 104°F), up to 10,000 feet 0 to 45°C (32° to 113°F), up to 6000 feet For NEBS, -5 to 55°C (23° to 131°F), up to 6000 feet |
0 to 40°C (32° to 104°F), sea level |
| Storage temperature | -40 to 70°C -40° to 158°F |
-40 to 70°C -40° to 158°F |
| Relative humidity (noncondensing) |
Operating: 5 to 85% Non-operating and Storage: 5 to 95% |
Modules
| Product number | Description |
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| WAN modules | |
| C-NIM-WAN-2X | 2-port 1/10Gbps SFP/SFP+ NIM with WAN MACsec |
| C-NIM-WAN-4S | 4-port 1Gbps SFP NIM with WAN MACsec |
| LAN modules | |
| C-NIM-4X | 4-port 1/10 Gbps SFP/SFP+ switch NIM, LAN/WAN MACsec and Optional L3 |
| C-NIM-8T | 8-port 100 Mbps/1 Gbps switch NIM, LAN/WAN MACsec and Optional L3 |
| C-NIM-8M | 8-port 100M/1/2.5 Gbps switch NIM, UPOE+, LAN/WAN MACsec and Optional L3 |
| C-SM-16P4M2X | 22-port Catalyst L2 switch module with UADP ASIC |
| DSL/broadband | |
| NIM-VAB-A | Multi-mode VDSL2/ADSL/2/2+ NIM Annex A |
| NIM-VA-B | Multi-mode VDSL2/ADSL/2/2+ NIM Annex B |
| NIM-VAB-M | Multi-mode VDSL2/ADSL/2/2+ NIM Annex M |
| Serial WAN interface | |
| SM-X-1T3/E3 | 1-port clear-channel T3/E3 Service Module |
| NIM-1T | 1-port serial high-speed WAN interface card |
| NIM-2T | 2-port serial high-speed WAN interface card |
| NIM-4T | 4-port serial high-speed WAN interface card |
| Async WAN interface | |
| NIM-16A | 16-port Asynchronous Module |
| NIM-24A | 24-port Asynchronous Module |
| SM-X-64A | 64-port Asynchronous Module |
| Cellular Modules | |
| P-5GS6-R16SA-GL* | 5G Sub-6 GHz Pluggable – 5G SA Global |
| P-LTEA7-NA* | CAT7 LTE Advanced Pluggable - North America |
| P-LTEA7-EAL* | CAT7 LTE Advanced Pluggable - EMEA, APAC, and LATAM |
| P-LTEA7-JP* | CAT7 LTE Advanced Pluggable - Japan |
| NIM Carrier Adapter Card | |
| C-SM-NIM-ADPT | Single-wide 2x NIM carrier module in SM-X form factor |
*Only Cellular Modules are supported on C8355-G2
Software management
The minimum Cisco IOS XE release versions for the Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers are listed below:
| Device OS | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager | |
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| Cisco C8375-E-G2 | Starting IOS XE 17.15.3 | Starting SD-WAN Release 20.15.3 |
| Cisco C8355-G2 | Starting IOS XE 17.18.1 | Starting SD-WAN Release 20.18.1 |
Cloud management for IOS XE Secure Routers delivers simplified cloud operations by combining Meraki’s ease of use with IOS XE’s scale and rich features. Please review the at-a-glance to learn more.
Ordering information
For a detailed overview of the ordering process, please visit the Cisco 8000 Series Secure Routers Ordering Guide.
Appendix
Safety and compliance
Chassis
The section below lists the safety and compliance information for the Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers chassis.
| Safety and certifications | EMC and EMI compliance |
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| Model | C8375-E-G2 |