Modular 1RU 38 Gbps Forwarding 20 Gbps IPsec PQC Ready SM + NIM + PIM 400W Dual PSU

Cisco C8375-E-G2 Secure Router

A modular 1RU secure router built for large branch deployments. Powered by Cisco's secure networking processor, the C8375-E-G2 delivers 38 Gbps forwarding, 20 Gbps IPsec, and 7 Gbps threat protection with hardware-accelerated security, post-quantum cryptography readiness, and IOS XE / Catalyst SD-WAN flexibility.

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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.

Modular Expansion

1 SM slot, 1 NIM slot, and 1 PIM slot allow flexible expansion with WAN, LAN, serial, DSL, and 5G/LTE cellular modules.

Platform-Level Security

Hardware-native NGFW, IPS, URL filtering, and AMP deliver 7 Gbps threat protection. Post-quantum cryptography readiness safeguards against future threats.

SD-WAN Performance

12 Gbps SD-WAN throughput with IPsec, QoS, DPI, and Flexible NetFlow for bandwidth-intensive large branch applications.

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

Secure, scalable routing for the large branch.

The C8375-E-G2 is a modular platform engineered for large branch locations requiring high-throughput secure connectivity, advanced threat protection, and flexible expansion for evolving network demands.

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 7 Gbps threat protection without external appliances.

PQC Readiness

Post-quantum cryptography algorithms built into hardware protect encrypted traffic against future quantum computing threats.

Modular Design

1 SM, 1 NIM, and 1 PIM slot support WAN, LAN, serial, DSL, and cellular modules for maximum deployment flexibility.

AI/ML Offload

On-box AI and ML processing accelerates network analytics, threat detection, and intelligent path selection at the edge.

Dual PSU with PoE

400W AC dual PSU standard with upgrade options to 760W AC + 360W PoE budget or 500W DC for flexible power delivery.

Feature & Benefit Details

Feature

Benefit

Secure Networking Processor

Consolidated SoC architecture delivers 38 Gbps forwarding and 20 Gbps IPsec with hardware-accelerated security in a single chip.

12 Gbps SD-WAN

Full SD-WAN feature set (IPsec + QoS + DPI + NetFlow) at 12 Gbps ensures optimal application performance across the WAN.

Post-Quantum Cryptography

Hardware-ready PQC algorithms protect against harvest-now, decrypt-later quantum computing threats.

IOS XE / Catalyst SD-WAN

Unified software platform supports CLI, SD-WAN Manager, and infrastructure-as-code management modes.

Upgradeable DRAM

16 GB default DRAM upgradeable to 32 GB supports growing routing tables, security policies, and application workloads.

Integrated NGFW

On-box NAT, IPS, URL filtering, and AMP eliminate the need for separate security appliances at the branch.

Specifications

Interfaces & Slots

WAN ports2x 10G SFP/SFP+, 4x 2.5G mGig RJ-45 (2x UPoE+)

Expansion slots1x NIM, 1x SM

Cellular slot1x PIM

Management1x RJ-45 OOB, 1x RJ-45 / Micro-USB console

Storage1x USB 3.0 Type-C, 1x M.2 (eUSB/SED)

Performance

Forwarding (512B)38 Gbps

IPsec (512B)20 Gbps

SD-WAN (512B)12 Gbps

Threat protection (EMIX)7 Gbps

Scale

IPv4/IPv6 routes2M

IPsec tunnels3,500

NAT sessions1.5M

VRFs4,000

IPv4 ACEs20K

Memory & Storage

DRAM16 GB (upgradeable to 32 GB)

Storage options16 GB / 32 GB / 600 GB / 2 TB

Physical

Dimensions (H x W x D)1.73 x 17.5 x 16.25 in

Rack units1RU

Weight14.3 lbs (with 2x AC PSU and fan tray)

Power & Environmental

Default PSU400W AC (dual, internal FRU)

Upgrade options760W AC + PoE (360W) / 500W DC

Typical consumption55W

Input voltageAC: 85-264V / DC: -40 to 72V

Operating temp0 to 40°C (up to 10,000 ft)

Software Requirements

IOS XE 17.15.3

Minimum device OS release

SD-WAN 20.15.3

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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