- Intel x86 CPU with 8-GB memory default
- High-performance multicore processors support high-speed WAN connections
- Dynamic core allocation architecture that can leverage data plane cores for I/O and service plane as per-user configuration
- Increases scalability for IPSec throughput needs for medium- and large-sized branches
- SSL and crypto hardware acceleration
- Hardware-anchored Secure Boot and Secure Unique Device Identification (SUDI) support for Plug-and-Play to verify the identity of the hardware and software
Cisco Catalyst 8300 series Edge Platforms (Catalyst 8300) with Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software deliver Cisco's secure, cloud-scale SD-WAN solution for the branch. The Catalyst 8300 series is purpose-built for high performance and integrated SD-WAN Services along with flexibility to deliver security and networking services together from the cloud or on premises. It provides higher WAN port density and a redundant power supply capability. Catalyst 8300 series Edge Platforms also come with Trustworthy Solutions 2.0 infrastructure that secures the platforms against threats and vulnerabilities with integrity verification and remediation of threats.
The Catalyst 8300 series Edge Platforms are well suited for medium-sized and large enterprise branch offices for high WAN IPSec performance with integrated SD-WAN services.