Cisco Catalyst 8200 C8200-1N-4T Edge Router 1RU 1 NIM 4x1G WAN

Cisco Catalyst 8200 Edge

The Cisco C8200-1N-4T is a 1RU Catalyst 8200 Edge router with one Network Interface Module slot and four built-in 1 Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports. It is the compact member of the Catalyst 8200 family used at branches that need SD-WAN, secure routing, and modular WAN options without a 2RU chassis. Cisco positions the 8200 series as the successor path for many ISR 4000 branch roles, with IOS XE and optional Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) operation. The 1N-4T SKU is the hardware base; software, DNA/subscription licensing, and NIM cards are selected to match the WAN design.

Additionally, four onboard 1G ports cover typical Ethernet WAN, LAN, and DMZ splits before a NIM is added. Therefore many sites start with copper handoff from a fibre CPE and add LTE, serial, or voice NIM later. However, throughput and feature scale depend on the licensed performance tier and the IOS XE image. Consequently, size the platform against encrypted SD-WAN PPS and the services you will enable, not port count alone.

Key Features

• 1RU branch form factor
  Fits a standard 19-inch rack with a shallow Catalyst 8200 footprint for wiring closets.

• One NIM slot

  • Accepts Catalyst 8000 / ISR-class NIM cards for LTE, T1/E1, serial, or voice.
  • Keeps the base SKU simple when the WAN mix is still undecided.

• Four built-in 1G WAN ports
  RJ45 1G interfaces support Ethernet WAN, LAN, and service insertion without consuming the NIM slot.

• IOS XE and SD-WAN ready
  Runs IOS XE with autonomous or controller-managed SD-WAN modes according to license and image.

• Integrated security services
  Platform supports zone-based firewall, VPN, and application-aware policies when licensed.

Specifications

What’s in the Box

• C8200-1N-4T chassis

• Rack-mount hardware as supplied by Cisco for the 1RU tray

• Power cord as packed for the destination region

• Documentation

NIM modules, SFPs, and software subscriptions are ordered separately.

Why Choose This Edge Router

• Four copper 1G ports cover common branch WAN layouts on day one.

• A single NIM slot leaves a growth path for LTE failover or legacy serial.

• IOS XE keeps operational skill aligned with other Catalyst and ISR fleets.

• 1RU depth is easier to place than larger Catalyst 8300 systems when power and cooling are limited.

Additionally, plan licenses for SD-WAN, security, and throughput before go-live. Therefore a paper feature list is not a complete bill of materials. However, the hardware SKU remains the same across many software combinations. Consequently, record the serial and license smart account at unboxing. Use Cisco’s hardware installation guide for ground, airflow, and NIM seating torque.

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