Transceivers and cables – what fits?
The wrong module is one of the most common reasons a delivery cannot be put into service right away. Here is how to choose correctly from the start.
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CiscoCatalyst 8300
Catalyst 8300 2N2S, 4× GE + 2× 10G
What does the part number mean?Powerful edge router for head offices and larger branches with 10G uplinks, module slots and SD-WAN.
- Ports6
- PerformanceRouting up to 19.7 Gbit/s, IPsec 18.9 Gbit/s
Our price
€17,953
excl. VAT
Available to order · Delivery time given in the quote
End of sale 2027-07-31 According to the manufacturer. Supported until 2032-07-31. Source ↗
Maximum price – you never pay moreThe quote is never higher – often lower. How the maximum price works
Accessories and supportOptional · 11 groups that fit this model
Compatible accessories and licences
Support and hardware replacement iA support contract (Cisco Smart Net) gives you Cisco TAC around the clock, software updates and a replacement part if the hardware fails – the level decides how fast the part arrives. The contract can run for 1, 3 or 5 years – choose the term in the quote basket. Without one, the manufacturer's standard warranty applies. Read the guide: How Cisco licensing works →4 options
Licence (SD-WAN/DNA) iCatalyst 8000 routers are licensed by traffic tier: roughly T0 25 Mbit/s, T1 about 250 Mbit/s, T2 1 Gbit/s, T3 10 Gbit/s (T3 requires Advantage). Choose a tier that matches your internet connection. Read the guide: How Cisco licensing works →36 options
Export licence for encryption above 250 Mbit/s (HSEC) iHSEC is an export licence that on the Catalyst 8200/8300 is required for tier T2 and above (more than about 250 Mbit/s of encrypted traffic, e.g. site-to-site VPN). Perpetual – bought once per router. Read the guide: How Cisco licensing works →2 options
4G/5G module (PIM) iThe module adds ports to the switch or router. The number is the port count and the letter the speed: G = 1G, X = 10G, Y = 25G, Q = 40G, C = 100G, M = multigigabit copper. Transceivers are ordered separately. Read the guide: Uplink modules – which one? →7 options
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Network module (NIM/SM) iThe module adds ports to the switch or router. The number is the port count and the letter the speed: G = 1G, X = 10G, Y = 25G, Q = 40G, C = 100G, M = multigigabit copper. Transceivers are ordered separately. Read the guide: Uplink modules – which one? →55 options
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Power supply iA second power supply gives redundancy and can raise the switch's total PoE budget. Larger power supplies are needed if many ports must deliver high PoE. Read the guide: PoE – is there enough power? →4 options
Storage (M.2) iThe module adds ports to the switch or router. The number is the port count and the letter the speed: G = 1G, X = 10G, Y = 25G, Q = 40G, C = 100G, M = multigigabit copper. Transceivers are ordered separately. Read the guide: Uplink modules – which one? →3 options
Memory iThe module adds ports to the switch or router. The number is the port count and the letter the speed: G = 1G, X = 10G, Y = 25G, Q = 40G, C = 100G, M = multigigabit copper. Transceivers are ordered separately. Read the guide: Uplink modules – which one? →3 options
Rack mount iBrackets and rails for ceiling, wall or rack. A standard bracket is often included – choose here if you need a different mounting. Read the guide: Which access point? Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 →3 options
Transceivers 1G SFP iEvery fibre port needs a transceiver. SR = multimode fibre within the building, LR = single-mode up to 10 km, T = copper (RJ45). Between switches in the same rack a DAC cable (CU) is cheapest. Read the guide: Transceivers and cables – what fits? →22 options
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Multimode (short reach)
Singlemode (long reach)
CWDM/DWDM
Transceivers 10G SFP+ iEvery fibre port needs a transceiver. SR = multimode fibre within the building, LR = single-mode up to 10 km, T = copper (RJ45). Between switches in the same rack a DAC cable (CU) is cheapest. Read the guide: Transceivers and cables – what fits? →39 options
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Multimode (short reach)
Singlemode (long reach)
Copper (RJ45)
DAC cable
AOC cable
Adapter
CWDM/DWDM
Other
Suggestions are based on Cisco part numbers and datasheets. We check compatibility with your environment before the quote is sent.
Requires a DNA/SD-WAN licence – choose it under Accessories and support (or let us add the right licence in the quote)
Specifications
Cisco data sheet ↗The Cisco C8300-2N2S-4T2X is a router in the Cisco Catalyst 8300 series with 6 ports. Performance: Routing up to 19.7 Gbit/s, IPsec 18.9 Gbit/s. Management: CLI, SD-WAN Manager. The series has 6 models in our range. Compare all models in the series →
- Part number
C8300-2N2S-4T2X- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Series
- Cisco Catalyst 8300
- Network ports
- 6
- WAN
- 4× GE RJ45 + 2× 10G SFP+
- Performance
- Routing up to 19.7 Gbit/s, IPsec 18.9 Gbit/s
- Management
- CLI, SD-WAN Manager
- Licence
- Requires a DNA/SD-WAN licence – choose it under Accessories and support (or let us add the right licence in the quote)
Performance is stated as "up to" according to the manufacturer's datasheet and varies with configuration. See the manufacturer's datasheet for full details. The details are being verified.
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Guides about Catalyst 8300 2N2S, 4× GE + 2× 10G
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Variants with 6 ports
| Model | Performance | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst 8300 2N2S, 4× GE + 2× 10G (this one)C8300-2N2S-4T2X | Routing up to 19.7 Gbit/s, IPsec 18.9 Gbit/s | €17,953 |
| Catalyst 8300 1N1S, 6× GEC8300-1N1S-6T | Routing up to 19.7 Gbit/s, IPsec 1.9 Gbit/s | €10,394 |
| Catalyst 8300 2N2S, 6× GEC8300-2N2S-6T | Routing up to 19.7 Gbit/s, IPsec 1.9 Gbit/s | €14,173 |