Cisco Catalyst 8300-48P-4X2Q Edge Platform

The Cisco Catalyst 8300-48P-4X2Q is a modular edge platform combining unified threat management and SD-WAN capabilities in a single appliance. Designed for enterprise and service provider deployments, it delivers integrated security services including firewall, intrusion prevention, advanced malware protection, and URL filtering alongside dynamic multipath routing and application-aware traffic optimization.

The platform supports 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, plus four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports and two 40 Gigabit QSFP+ ports for high-bandwidth core connectivity. This port density enables consolidated WAN aggregation and branch connectivity in a single form factor.

Architecturally, the 8300-48P-4X2Q runs IOS XE operating system with integrated Cisco SD-WAN and security middleware, enabling zero-touch provisioning, centralized policy management, and real-time threat correlation across distributed edge locations. The platform supports containerized network functions for extending capabilities without appliance replacement.

Ideal for

• Telecom operator multi-tenant edge aggregation and DIA backhaul with integrated security isolation
• Enterprise branch office consolidation replacing separate SD-WAN appliances and security stacks
• Service provider managed security service edge (SSE) delivery with multi-customer tenancy
• Campus-to-cloud WAN transformation with encrypted traffic inspection and advanced threat prevention
• IoT gateway and industrial edge security with PoE-powered device connectivity
• Disaster recovery site activation with rapid SD-WAN onboarding and automated failover

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.