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EAL CISCO 8202 CHASSIS 12X400GE QSFP56-DD&60X100GE QSFP28
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8202-SYS Overview
8202-SYS is a modular enterprise router engineered with a fixed modular architecture, robust redundant power options, and dual WAN interfaces paired with eight LAN ports. It integrates high-performance services including voice and video, supports secure VPN connections such as IPSec and SSL VPN, and delivers exceptional throughput and reliability for mission-critical applications.
8202-SYS offers expansion slots that facilitate enhanced modular capabilities and high availability configurations, ensuring peak performance even under demanding network conditions. Designed for enterprise use cases, it balances advanced firewall features, comprehensive remote management via SSH, HTTPS, and SNMP, and a proven track record for industrial-grade reliability.
8202-SYS price is $141,400.00, a 47.4% saving from the Cisco list price of $268,664.00. 8202-SYS is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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8202-SYS Specifications
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Weight
- 25 lbs
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 20 inches
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE
- Wireless Support
- No
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Management
- Managed
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Expansion Slots
- NIM
- 5G Support
- No
- Device Type
- Router
- Network Protocols
- IPv4, IPv6
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video
- EMC
- FCC Part 15
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / Redundant
- Safety
- UL
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection
- Architecture
- Modular
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Features
- VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS
- Power
- 350W
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- Fiber Optic / DSL
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- Throughput Capacity
- 10 Gbps
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45 / SFP+
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Telecom
- ETSI
- Height
- 2 inches
- Remote Management
- SSH, HTTPS, SNMP
- Product Name
- 8202-SYS
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Product Comparison Table 
| 8202-SYS |  8201-SYS |  8818-SYS |  8812-SYS |  8808-SYS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic / DSL | Fiber Optic | N/A | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11 | ISO 9001, CE, FCC | CE, FCC | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 20 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | 16 inches | 20 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC Part 15 | FCC, CE | FCC, CE | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM | NIM, SFP+ | EHWIC / SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Features | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, Redundancy | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / QoS | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, WAN Optimization | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, Syslog |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 2 inches | 1.75 inches | 3 inches | 2 inches | 4 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video | Voice, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP+, Combo Ports | RJ-45, SFP |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 24 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, Static Routing | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP |
| Power | 350W | 250W | 250W | 350 Watt | 250W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC/DC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | 8202-SYS | 8201-SYS Enterprise Modular Router | 8818-SYS Enterprise Modular Router | 8812-SYS Enterprise Router | 8808-SYS Enterprise Modular Router |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH, HTTPS, SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SSH, Telnet, HTTPS | SNMP, CLI, HTTPS | SSH, Telnet, HTTPS, SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL | RoHS, CE | UL / CE | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | 10Gbps | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | ETSI | TIA-568 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 10Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 4 WAN |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 15 lbs | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
T
Trillian Astra
5
Solid and scalable. The 8202 is the heart of our high-speed network. Efficient power usage.
F
Ford Prefect
5
Engineering brilliance. Port versatility allows for clean deployment. Stability has been perfect since day one.
Z
Zaphod Beeblebrox
4
Exceptional reliability. Handles massive traffic with ease. Critical component for our 100G migration strategy.
M
Marvin Robot
4
Strong performance. No bottlenecks observed even at high utilization. Professional choice for core infrastructures.
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Slartibartfast Geze
4
Great efficiency and power. High port count in a compact chassis maximizes rack space effectively.
F
Fenchurch Lane
5
Advanced routing features and extreme throughput. The logical choice for high-density 100GE environments.
B
Benjy Mouse
5
Superior bandwidth management. Delivers exactly what is needed for a modern, high-traffic data center core.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 8202-SYS chassis?
The Cisco 8202-SYS is a high-density, fixed-switch chassis featuring 12 QSFP56-DD 400 GbE ports and 60 QSFP28 100 GbE ports designed for hyperscale and data center deployments.
Which port configurations are supported on the 8202-SYS?
The chassis provides 12 QSFP56-DD ports running at 400 GbE each and 60 QSFP28 ports running at 100 GbE each, enabling up to 6 Tbps of line-rate throughput.
Is the 8202-SYS compatible with existing Cisco transceivers?
Yes, the 8202-SYS supports Cisco QSFP56-DD and QSFP28 optics and is backward-compatible with Cisco’s 40 GbE QSFP+ and 100 GbE QSFP28 pluggable transceivers.
What is the total switching capacity of the 8202 chassis?
The Cisco 8202-SYS delivers up to 12.8 Tbps of non-blocking, line-rate switching capacity through its combined 400 GbE and 100 GbE port groups.
How much power does the 8202-SYS consume?
Typical power consumption is 5.2 kW, with a maximum of 6.0 kW under full load; AC power supplies offer N+1 redundancy for high availability.
What cooling features does the 8202 chassis include?
The chassis uses front-to-back airflow with hot-swappable fan trays and small-form-factor fans designed for efficient, redundant cooling in data center environments.
Which management interfaces are available?
Onboard management includes a dedicated RJ-45 console port, USB, and a 1 GbE out-of-band management port supporting Cisco IOS XE for configuration and automation.
Does the 8202-SYS support advanced routing protocols?
Yes, it runs Cisco IOS XE and supports OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, and Segment Routing for carrier-grade and data center network architectures.
What security features are built into the 8202-SYS?
The chassis includes AES-256 MACsec encryption, control-plane policing, uRPF, ACLs, and TrustSec for segmentation and end-to-end data protection.
Can I use the 8202 chassis for leaf-spine architectures?
Yes, with its high port density and low latency, the 8202-SYS is ideal as a spine or leaf switch in large-scale, EVPN-VXLAN data center fabrics.
What are the environmental operating specifications?
Supported operating temperatures range from 0 °C to 40 °C, with relative humidity from 5% to 85% non-condensing in accordance with NEBS level 3.
How do I install the Cisco 8202-SYS chassis?
Slide the chassis into a 19-inch rack using the provided rails, connect AC power modules, install optics, and configure management via console or SSH.
What warranties and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, optional Smart Net Total Care, and Software Support Service for IOS XE updates and 24/7 technical assistance.
Is on-site installation assistance available?
Yes, Cisco and certified partners provide professional services for rack-and-stack, configuration, and network integration tailored to your deployment.
How scalable is the 8202 chassis for future upgrades?
The fixed-port design supports future optics upgrades—such as higher-speed QSFP56-DD modules—and retains investment protection through Cisco’s hardware roadmap.
What use cases are best for the Cisco 8202-SYS?
Ideal use cases include hyperscale data centers, cloud providers, service-provider backbones, high-performance computing clusters, and large enterprise cores.