Cisco C8355-G2 Secure Router
A fixed, fanless 1RU secure router built for large branch deployments where silence matters. Powered by Cisco's secure networking processor, the C8355-G2 delivers 38 Gbps forwarding, 20 Gbps IPsec, and 3.9 Gbps threat protection with 10 built-in ports and hardware-accelerated security.
Product Overview
Secure Networking Processor
Built on an all-new secure networking processor delivering 38 Gbps forwarding and 20 Gbps IPsec throughput with hardware-accelerated security.
Fanless Design
Completely fanless operation makes the C8355-G2 ideal for noise-sensitive large branch environments such as open offices and retail locations.
Platform-Level Security
Hardware-native NGFW, IPS, URL filtering, and AMP deliver 3.9 Gbps threat protection. Post-quantum cryptography readiness safeguards against future threats.
Rich Port Density
10 built-in ports: 4x 10G SFP/SFP+, 4x 5G mGig RJ-45, and 2x 1G RJ-45 provide high-throughput WAN, flex, and LAN connectivity without modules.
AI/ML Offload
Offload AI and ML tasks to the secure networking processor for faster response times and intelligent network operations at the branch edge.
Flexible Management
Manage via IOS XE CLI, Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, or infrastructure-as-code. Unified licensing across all management modes.
Features and Benefits
Silent, secure routing for the large branch.
The C8355-G2 is a fixed, fanless platform engineered for large branch locations requiring high-throughput secure connectivity and advanced threat protection in noise-sensitive environments.
38 Gbps Forwarding
Hardware-accelerated forwarding at 38 Gbps (512B) supports thousands of users and bandwidth-intensive applications at the branch.
Hardware-Accelerated NGFW
Integrated next-generation firewall with IPS, URL filtering, and AMP delivers 3.9 Gbps threat protection without external appliances.
Fanless Operation
Zero-fan design eliminates acoustic noise, making it ideal for open offices, retail floors, and other noise-sensitive branch locations.
PQC Readiness
Post-quantum cryptography algorithms built into hardware protect encrypted traffic against future quantum computing threats.
AI/ML Offload
On-box AI and ML processing accelerates network analytics, threat detection, and intelligent path selection at the edge.
10 Built-in Ports
4x 10G SFP/SFP+, 4x 5G mGig, and 2x 1G RJ-45 provide rich connectivity without requiring expansion modules.
Feature & Benefit Details
Specifications
Interfaces & Slots
Performance
Scale
Memory & Storage
Physical
Power & Environmental
Software Requirements
IOS XE 17.18.1
Minimum device OS release
SD-WAN 20.18.1
Minimum Catalyst SD-WAN Manager release
Documentation
Data Sheet
Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers Data Sheet. Full specifications, models, modules, management, and ordering information.
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