The Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms (Catalyst 8300) with Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN software provide Cisco's secure, cloud-based SD-WAN solution for branch offices. The Catalyst 8300 Series is specifically designed for high performance and integrated SD-WAN services, offering the flexibility to deliver security and networking services both from the cloud and on-premises. It features a higher density of WAN ports and the option for redundant power supply. The Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms come with a variety of interface options, ranging from low to high module density, and are backward compatible with various existing WAN, LAN, voice, and compute modules. Powered by Cisco IOS XE, a fully programmable software architecture with API support, these platforms enable large-scale automation to achieve zero-touch IT functionality while migrating workloads to the cloud. The Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms are also equipped with the Trustworthy Solutions 2.0 infrastructure, which secures the platforms against threats and vulnerabilities through integrity verification and threat remediation.

The Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms are ideal for medium to large enterprise branches, providing high WAN IPSec performance with integrated SD-WAN services.