Cisco Catalyst 8200L C8200L-1N-4T Edge Platform

Build a compact branch, WAN, or edge-network deployment with the Cisco Catalyst 8200L C8200L-1N-4T, a 1U rack-mountable edge platform featuring four 1000BASE-T Ethernet ports and one NIM slot. Its small rack footprint is well suited to distributed offices, branch locations, service-provider edges, and infrastructure cabinets where reliable routing hardware must fit into limited space. The NIM expansion slot also gives planners a defined path for adding a compatible network interface module as connectivity needs evolve.

Key Features

• Compact 1U rack-mountable edge platform
• Four Gigabit-class 1000BASE-T Ethernet ports
• One NIM expansion slot
• Catalyst 8200L platform for edge deployments
• Designed for branch and distributed network infrastructure

Product Specifications

• Part Number: C8200L-1N-4T
• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Series: Catalyst 8200L
• Ethernet Ports: 4
• Ethernet Standard: 1000BASE-T
• Expansion Slots: 1x NIM slot
• Chassis Format: 1U rack-mountable
• Product Type: Network Router

Network Interface Specifications

• Port type: 1000BASE-T Ethernet
• Port count: Four copper Ethernet interfaces
• Connection role: Edge, branch, or WAN-side network connectivity
• Cabling category: Compatible copper Gigabit Ethernet cabling
• Expansion interface: One slot for a compatible NIM

Installation and Expansion Specifications

• Chassis height: 1U
• Mounting style: Rack-mountable
• Expansion planning: NIM slot supports compatible modular interface expansion
• Deployment setting: Branch offices, network cabinets, and distributed infrastructure sites
• Installation planning: Allow for rack space, power, cooling, cable routing, and service access

Use Cases

• Deploy routing and edge connectivity in a branch office
• Connect local Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure at a distributed site
• Add a modular network interface through the NIM slot
• Replace aging edge hardware in a compact rack footprint
• Standardize remote network cabinets on a Cisco Catalyst platform

Compatibility

• 1000BASE-T Ethernet endpoints and network equipment
• Compatible Cisco NIM expansion modules
• Standard 1U racks with suitable power and cooling
• Cisco-supported software, licensing, and management environments
• Confirm NIM support, interface requirements, software release, licensing, and regional power specifications before deployment

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ethernet ports are provided?

The C8200L-1N-4T includes four 1000BASE-T Ethernet ports.

What expansion capability does it offer?

It provides one NIM slot for a compatible network interface module.

What is the chassis size?

The platform uses a 1U rack-mountable format.

Where is this platform typically deployed?

Its compact design is suited to branch, edge, distributed-office, and network-cabinet deployments.

What should be confirmed before installation?

Check NIM compatibility, Cisco software and licensing requirements, power, cooling, and the intended network role.

The Cisco Catalyst 8200L C8200L-1N-4T brings practical modularity to edge-network deployments that cannot spare rack space. Four 1000BASE-T ports handle core local connections, while the single NIM slot keeps the platform adaptable for compatible interface expansion. Its 1U form factor makes it a smart choice for branch offices and distributed infrastructure sites where clean installation and future planning are equally important.