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Cisco C8221-G2 | 8200 Router, 2x 10G SFP+, 8x 1G RJ45, 8 GB DRAM

C8221-G2

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Description

The Cisco C8221-G2 is a desktop secure router from the Cisco 8200 Series, built for medium-sized branch WAN edge deployments. It combines routing, SD-WAN and NGFW security on a dedicated secure networking processor, making it suited to secure branch connectivity with dynamic path selection and simplified IT management.

This model provides two 1/10 GE SFP+ ports and eight 1 GE RJ-45 ports, split into 2 WAN, 2 Flex and 4 LAN, plus an RJ-45 out-of-band management port, an RJ-45 console port and a USB 3.0 Type-C storage port. It is fitted with 8 GB DRAM and 16 GB storage. Forwarding throughput is 19 Gbps at 512B, IPsec reaches 5 Gbps, SD-WAN reaches 4 Gbps and threat protection throughput is 1 Gbps. It supports 1.5M IPv4/IPv6 routes and 4000 VRF instances, and typical power draw is 21 W from a 66W AC external adapter.

The C8221-G2 requires Cisco IOS XE Release 26.1.2 or later, and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager release 26.1.2 or later for SD-WAN operation. The SFP+ ports accept 1G or 10G SFP and SFP+ optics. It can sit on a desktop or be rack-mounted using a rack-mount tray at 2RU.

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Features

- Dedicated secure networking processor for fast cryptography and deep packet inspection
- Hardware acceleration for high throughput with threat protection enabled
- Routing, NGFW security and SD-WAN combined in one platform
- Post-Quantum Cryptography readiness with quantum-resistant encryption
- High-speed 10 GE SFP+ interfaces for WAN edge deployments
- Flexible management: on-premises, infrastructure-as-code or cloud
- Dual power supply input with secondary PSU option
- Bezel-free design with powder-coat finish

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

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Technical Specifications

- Series: Cisco 8200 Series Secure Routers
- Form factor: Desktop (2RU when rack-mounted)
- WAN ports: 2x 1/10 GE SFP+, 2x 1 GE RJ-45
- Flex ports: 2x 1 GE RJ-45
- LAN ports: 4x 1 GE RJ-45
- Management port: 1x RJ-45 out-of-band
- Console port: 1x RJ-45
- USB: 1x USB 3.0 Type-C storage
- Cellular slot: None
- DRAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 16 GB
- Forwarding throughput (512B): 19 Gbps
- IPsec throughput (512B): 5 Gbps
- SD-WAN throughput (512B): 4 Gbps
- Threat protection throughput (EMIX): 1 Gbps
- IPv4/IPv6 routes: 1.5M
- NAT sessions: 1.5M
- VRF instances: 4000
- IPsec tunnels: Up to 1500 (IOS XE 26.2.1 onwards), up to 700 (prior to IOS XE 26.2.1)
- Power supply: 66W AC external adapter, input 85 to 264 VAC
- Typical power consumption: 21 W
- Dimensions (H x D x W): 4.09 x 21.59 x 32.26 cm
- Chassis weight: 2.27 kg
- Operating temperature: 0 to 45 C at sea level
- Minimum software: IOS XE Release 26.1.2 or later

FAQs

Q: What software does the C8221-G2 need?
A: It requires Cisco IOS XE Release 26.1.2 or later. For SD-WAN operation it uses Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager release 26.1.2 or later.

Q: How is the C8221-G2 powered and does it support PoE?
A: It is powered by a 66W AC external adapter with an input of 85 to 264 VAC, and typical consumption is 21 W. It has dual power supply inputs for a secondary 66W AC PSU option. It does not provide PoE.

Q: Which optics fit the two SFP+ ports?
A: The two SFP+ ports take 1G or 10G SFP and SFP+ optics.

Q: Can I add NIM or cellular modules to this router?
A: No. The C8221-G2 has no NIM or PIM expansion slots and no cellular slot, so those modules apply to other 8200 Series models.

Q: How does the C8221-G2 differ from the C8225-G2 and C8221L-G2?
A: The C8221-G2 has 8 GB DRAM with 2x 1/10 GE SFP+ and 8x 1 GE RJ-45 ports. The C8225-G2 has 16 GB, and the C8221L-G2 uses 2x 10 GE RJ-45 instead of SFP+.

Q: Can it be rack-mounted?
A: Yes. It can sit on a desktop or be rack-mounted using a rack-mount tray, which takes 2RU.

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