Cisco IR8340-K9 Catalyst IR8300 Rugged Industrial Router

• Utility substation routing for critical operational networks
• Industrial WAN connectivity across remote facilities
• Transportation and rail trackside network deployments
• Oil and gas field networking in harsh environments
• Smart infrastructure edge routing and switching
• Cellular WAN backup for industrial sites
• Secure SD-WAN connectivity for distributed facilities
• Industrial IoT gateway connectivity for edge devices
• Energy transmission and distribution network connectivity
• Remote site networking where modular interfaces are required
• Precision-timing networks for critical infrastructure systems
• Industrial networks requiring rugged rack-mounted hardware

• Industrial-grade routing and switching for harsh environments
• 14 integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports support flexible networking
• Two combo WAN ports provide copper or SFP connectivity
• Twelve integrated LAN ports support diverse edge devices
• Two NIM slots enable modular interface expansion
• Two PIM slots support cellular and other connectivity options
• Supports 5G and LTE modules for flexible WAN connectivity
• Cisco IOS XE supports routing and SD-WAN deployment models
• Hardware-accelerated IPsec supports secure WAN connectivity
• Built-in PoE, PoE+ and UPOE support powers edge devices
• Secure Boot and SUDI help strengthen device trust
• Industrial hardening supports utility substation deployments
• Fanless convection and conduction cooling reduces moving parts
• Supports precision timing for time-sensitive industrial networks
• Rugged design supports demanding temperature environments

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: IR8340-K9
• Series: Catalyst IR8300 Rugged Series
• Product Type: Rugged Industrial Router
• Form Factor: 2RU Rack-Mount
• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE
• Deployment: Industrial Edge Networking
• WAN Connectivity: 2 x 1GE Combo RJ-45/SFP
• LAN Connectivity: 12 x 1GE Ports
• Integrated Ethernet: 14 x 1GE Ports
• RJ-45 Ports: 4 x 1GE
• Combo Ports: 4 x 1GE RJ-45/SFP
• SFP Ports: 4 x 1GE SFP
• NIM Slots: 2
• PIM Slots: 2
• Timing Module Slot: 1
• Cellular Support: 5G/LTE Modules
• IPsec Performance: Up to 2 Gbps
• Memory: 8 GB DDR4
• Storage: 16 GB eMMC
• USB: 1 x USB 3.0
• Console: 1 x RJ-45
• Security: IPsec, MACsec, Secure Boot, SUDI
• PoE Support: PoE, PoE+, UPOE
• PoE Budget: Up to 120W
• Cooling: Fanless Convection & Conduction
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +60°C
• Operating Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
• Humidity: 5–95% Noncondensing
• Power Options: AC/DC and Low-DC
• Industrial Standards: IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613
• Compatibility: Cisco IR8300 Series Modules
• Primary Applications: Utilities, Transportation, Energy & Industrial Networks

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Industrial-grade resilience: Designed for demanding environments where conventional enterprise routers may not provide the required environmental characteristics.
• High integrated port density: Four copper, four combo and four SFP LAN ports plus two combo WAN ports provide substantial onboard connectivity.
• Modular expansion: Two NIM and two PIM slots allow the hardware configuration to evolve with changing industrial connectivity requirements.
• Cellular WAN flexibility: Compatible cellular modules provide options for 4G LTE and 5G connectivity where wired WAN access is limited or requires redundancy.
• Integrated routing and switching: Combining these functions at the industrial edge can reduce the need for separate networking equipment and simplify cabinet deployments.
• Security-focused architecture: IPsec, MACsec, Secure Boot and SUDI provide multiple capabilities for protecting communications and establishing hardware/software trust.
• Industrial timing support: Optional timing capabilities support precision synchronization requirements in infrastructure and operational technology environments.
• Flexible power deployment: AC/DC and low-voltage DC options support different industrial power architectures.