Cisco C8455-G2-MX Secure Router
Cloud-managed secure router for campus internet edge and WAN aggregation. Same powerful hardware as the C8455-G2 with full Meraki dashboard management for zero-touch provisioning, centralized policy, and real-time visibility.
Product Overview
Meraki Dashboard Managed
Full cloud management via the Meraki dashboard with zero-touch provisioning, centralized policy enforcement, and real-time network visibility.
Secure Networking Processor
All-new secure networking processor delivers hardware-accelerated security and networking with 67 Gbps forwarding and 31 Gbps IPsec throughput.
PQC Ready
Post-quantum cryptography readiness protects your infrastructure against future quantum computing threats with hardware-level support.
Campus Internet Edge
Optimized for campus environments with secure, reliable connectivity between campus networks and external networks, supporting thousands of users and devices.
Zero-Touch Deployment
Cloud-based provisioning via the Meraki dashboard with minimal pre-configuration required for rapid, scalable deployment across sites.
WAN Aggregation
Secure WAN aggregation for thousands of users and devices with internet peering across multiple ISPs for network resiliency.
Features and Benefits
Cloud-managed secure routing for campus edge.
The C8455-G2-MX combines the powerful 8400 Series hardware platform with full Meraki dashboard management for simplified operations at enterprise scale.
67 Gbps Forwarding
Hardware-accelerated forwarding at 67 Gbps (512B) for wire-rate performance across all 12 WAN ports.
Meraki Cloud Management
Centralized visibility, policy management, and zero-touch provisioning from the Meraki dashboard across all sites.
Quantum-Safe Security
PQC-ready hardware ensures your network is protected against emerging quantum computing threats today and tomorrow.
Hardware-Accelerated Security
31 Gbps IPsec and 15.5 Gbps SD-WAN throughput with deep packet inspection and flexible NetFlow.
Deep Visibility
Real-time application visibility, traffic analytics, and event logging from the centralized Meraki dashboard.
ENERGY STAR Certified
Meets energy-efficiency specifications with 80 PLUS Platinum/Titanium certified power supplies and bezel-free design.
Feature & Benefit Details
Specifications
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Ordering Information
C8455-G2-MX
Cisco 8455-G2-MX Secure Router, Meraki managed, 8x 1GE, 2x 10GE, 2x 25GE
Documentation
Data Sheet
Cisco 8400 Series Secure Routers Data Sheet. Full specifications, models, management, licensing, and ordering information.
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