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Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series

The Cisco Catalyst 8000 router is ideal for large enterprises, offering solutions for access, VoIP and security, and supporting cloud-based infrastructures.

Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series

Transform your network

Experience maximum performance and seamless integration of traditional and cloud infrastructures for a future-proof solution.

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Advantages of the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series

High flexibility and expandability

Modular design allows for customisation and expansion with various WAN interfaces such as 5G, xDSL and fibre optics.

Comprehensive security features

Integrated features such as firewall and intrusion prevention offer a high level of protection against cyber threats.

Optimised performance

Supports high-performance networking requirements and ensures fast data transfers and low latency.

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Easy integration into expandable systems

Integrates easily into existing Cisco network management systems, enabling centralised management and monitoring.

Product features

Office staff use expandable DSL modems from the Cisco Catalyst 8000 series
Office staff use expandable DSL modems from the Cisco Catalyst 8000 series

Expandable DSL modem options

Optional DSL modem modules for asymmetric IP connections up to 100 Mbit/s.

Office staff look at the interfaces of the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series on a tablet.
Office staff look at the interfaces of the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series on a tablet.

Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

Can be used on symmetrical IP connections from Deutsche Telekom. 

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Office worker listens to the compatibility features of the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series.

Telekom system compatibility

Suitable for medium to large IP and ISDN telecommunications systems. 

Office staff talk about the versatility of the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series
Office staff talk about the versatility of the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series

Modular architecture

Extendable in many ways with WAN interfaces such as 5G, 4G/LTE and more.

Office staff discuss the security features of the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series
Office staff discuss the security features of the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series

Safety features

Comprehensive features such as firewalls and intrusion prevention. 

Office staff talk about flexibility Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series
Office staff talk about flexibility Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series

Flexible use

Use in controller mode for Cisco SD-WAN or as a classic router.

Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series routers at a glance

 

 

Cisco Catalyst
8200 Series

Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series

 

Catalyst
8300 Series

Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series

 

Cisco Catalyst
8500 Series 

Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series

Application scenarioFor small and medium-sized enterprisesFor medium to large enterprisesFor the highest performance demands
Ports4 x 1GEUp to 2 x 10GE ports depending on 
device/configuration Up to 6 x 1GE ports depending on device/configuration
Up to 6 x 40/100 GE 
up to 20 x 1/10 GE
Modules

1 x NIM 
(e.g. for Ethernet switch, routed Ethernet ports, voice, DSL up to 100 Mb/s) 

1 x PIM (e.g. for LTE, 5G)164

164 up to 2 x SM (for service modules)

Up to 2 x NIM (e.g. for Ethernet switch, routed Ethernet ports, voice, DSL up to 100 Mb/s)

1 x PIM (e.g. for LTE, 5G)

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Session Border Controller FunctionLicensableLicensable /svg/icon/action/minus-circle/selected
Maximum number of parallel calls to the public networkUp to 1000 
unencrypted, 400 encrypted
More than 1000 unencrypted 
400 encrypted
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IPSec VPN throughputUp to 1 GB/s, depending on the deviceUp to 18.8 GB/s, depending on the deviceUp to 100 GB/s, depending on the device
UCS compatibility /svg/icon/action/minus-circle/selected /svg/icon/action/checkmark/selected /svg/icon/action/minus-circle/selected
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Special featuresModularModularFixed
ConnectionsAbout the CompanyFlex SIP-TrunkAbout the CompanyFlex SIP trunk 
 To Ethernet ConnectTo Ethernet ConnectTo Ethernet Connect
 About Business Premium AccessAbout Business Premium AccessAbout Business Premium Access

 

Further content available for download

 

Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Data Sheet492 KBDownload
Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Data Sheet684 KBDownload
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Data Sheet976 kilobytesDownload

 

 

 

 

 

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