6x 1GE Ports 1.9 Gbps Forwarding SD-WAN Capable 1 Gbps Threat Protection PQC Ready Fanless

Cisco C8131-G2 Secure Router

SD-WAN capable secure router for small branches. Delivers 1.9 Gbps forwarding, 900 Mbps SD-WAN throughput, and 1 Gbps threat protection with integrated NGFW, Zero Trust, and SASE-ready architecture.

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Product Overview

SD-WAN Capable

Full Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN support with 900 Mbps throughput including IPsec, QoS, DPI, and Flexible NetFlow.

1 Gbps Threat Protection

Integrated NGFW with DIA-NAT, ZBFW, IPS, URL filtering, and AMP delivering 1 Gbps threat protection throughput.

Secure Networking Processor

Purpose-built SoC delivers hardware-accelerated security and routing with PQC readiness in a compact form factor.

Fanless Design

Silent operation for open office, retail, and noise-sensitive branch environments.

Flexible Mounting

Desktop, rackmount, under-desk, DIN-rail, or wall mount options for any deployment scenario.

Catalyst SD-WAN Manager

Centralized SD-WAN orchestration with application-aware routing, traffic optimization, and policy enforcement.

Features and Benefits

SD-WAN and secure routing for small branches.

The C8131-G2 combines SD-WAN capabilities with enterprise-grade security in a compact, fanless form factor for small branch deployments.

900 Mbps SD-WAN

Full SD-WAN feature set with IPsec, QoS, DPI, and NetFlow at 900 Mbps throughput.

Integrated NGFW

Full-stack security with ZBFW, IPS, URL filtering, AMP, and TLS decryption built in.

Post-Quantum Ready

Hardware PQC algorithms protect data against future quantum computing threats.

500K IPv4 Routes

Enhanced scalability with 500K routes, 4K VRFs, and 250 IPsec tunnels for complex branch topologies.

Programmable

NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF, and Python scripting for infrastructure-as-code automation.

Energy Efficient

Only 16W typical power consumption with sustainable bezel-free, powder-coat design.

Feature & Benefit Details

Feature

Benefit

Catalyst SD-WAN

Application-aware routing with centralized policy management via Catalyst SD-WAN Manager.

1.9 Gbps Forwarding

High-performance packet forwarding ensures consistent throughput for branch applications.

1 Gbps Threat Protection

Full-stack security processing with NAT, firewall, IPS, URL filtering, and AMP at wire speed.

NGFW & Zero Trust

Integrated next-generation firewall with SASE-ready architecture for comprehensive branch security.

IOS XE

Industry-standard OS with CLI, NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF, and SD-WAN Manager support.

MTBF > 100,000 Hours

Enterprise-grade reliability for continuous branch uptime.

Specifications

Interfaces

WAN Ports1x 1GE RJ-45, 1x 1GE RJ-45/SFP Combo

Flex Ports2x GE RJ-45

LAN Ports2x 1GE RJ-45

Management1x RJ-45 Console

Storage1x USB Type-C 3.0

Performance

Forwarding (512B)1.9 Gbps

IPsec (512B)1.5 Gbps

SD-WAN (512B)900 Mbps

Threat Protection (EMIX)1 Gbps

IPv4 Routes500K

Physical

Dimensions (H x D x W)1.09 x 7.8 x 10.8 in

Weight3.5 lb

MountingRack, Desktop, Wall, DIN-Rail

Environmental

Operating Temp0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Humidity5% to 85% noncondensing

Power Supply30W/66W external

Typical Power16W

MTBF> 100,000 hours

Ordering Information

C8131-G2

Cisco 8100 Series Secure Router, 6x 1GE, SD-WAN capable

Documentation

Data Sheet

Cisco 8100 Series Secure Routers Data Sheet. Full specifications, models, performance, and ordering information.

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