Cisco Router
(C8231-E-G2)
The Cisco C8231-E-G2 is a next-generation Cisco 8200 Series Secure Router designed for medium-sized branch offices, enterprise WAN edge, SD-WAN deployments, and service provider edge applications. It combines high-performance routing, advanced security, and modular expansion capabilities in a compact 1RU platform.
C8231-E-G2 Specifications
| WAN ports | 2x 1/10 GE SFP+; 2x 2.5 GE mGig RJ-45 (2x UPOE+) |
| Management/console port | 1x RJ-45 OOB mgmt.; 1x RJ-45 console |
| Expansion slots | 1x NIM |
| Cellular slot | 1x NIM |
| DRAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Power supply (default) | 140W AC (internal default) |
| Power supply (upgrade options) | 150W AC for PoE (external adapter) |
| Typical power consumption | 34.20W |
| Forwarding (512B) | 19 Gbps |
| IPsec (512B) | 5 Gbps |
| SD-WAN* (512B) | 4 Gbps |
| Threat protection** (EMIX) | 1 Gbps |
| IPv4/IPv6 routes | 1.5M |
| IPsec tunnels | 700 |
| IPv4 Access Control Lists (ACLs) | 3000 |
| IPv4 Access Control Entries (ACEs) | 15,000 |
| Network Address Translation (NAT) sessions | 1.5M |
| Virtual Route Forwarding (VRF) instances | 4000 |