Cisco C8475-G2 Secure Router
High-performance 1RU secure router for campus internet edge and WAN aggregation. With 20 WAN ports and 91 Gbps forwarding, the C8475-G2 delivers enterprise-scale routing with hardware-accelerated security and PQC readiness.
Product Overview
Secure Networking Processor
All-new secure networking processor delivers hardware-accelerated security and networking with 91 Gbps forwarding and 45 Gbps IPsec throughput.
20 WAN Ports
8x 1GE, 8x 10GE, and 4x 25GE ports provide massive connectivity for WAN aggregation and internet peering with multiple ISPs.
PQC Ready
Post-quantum cryptography readiness protects your infrastructure against future quantum computing threats with hardware-level support.
Upgradeable Memory
32GB DRAM default with upgrade path to 64GB, plus storage options up to 2TB for demanding enterprise workloads.
Flexible Management
Manage via IOS XE CLI, Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, or infrastructure-as-code with unified licensing across all management modes.
Campus Internet Edge
Optimized for campus environments with secure WAN aggregation for thousands of users, devices, and applications at enterprise scale.
Features and Benefits
Enterprise-scale secure routing with maximum port density.
The C8475-G2 delivers the highest port density in the 8400 Series with 20 WAN ports, making it ideal for large campus networks requiring multiple ISP connections and WAN aggregation.
91 Gbps Forwarding
Hardware-accelerated forwarding at 91 Gbps (512B) for wire-rate performance across all 20 WAN ports.
Hardware-Accelerated Security
45 Gbps IPsec and 21.7 Gbps SD-WAN throughput with deep packet inspection and flexible NetFlow.
Quantum-Safe Security
PQC-ready hardware ensures your network is protected against emerging quantum computing threats today and tomorrow.
AI/ML Offload
Offload AI and ML tasks for faster response times, enabling intelligent network operations at the edge.
ENERGY STAR Certified
Meets energy-efficiency specifications with 80 PLUS Platinum/Titanium certified power supplies and bezel-free design.
Programmable
NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF, gNMI, and streaming telemetry for full network automation and infrastructure-as-code.
Feature & Benefit Details
Specifications
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Ordering Information
C8475-G2
Cisco 8475-G2 Secure Router with 8x 1GE, 8x 10GE, 4x 25GE
Documentation
Data Sheet
Cisco 8400 Series Secure Routers Data Sheet. Full specifications, models, management, licensing, and ordering information.
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