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The Cisco C8300-1N1S-4T2X is a modular edge router platform designed for mid-sized enterprise networks and WAN edge or branch aggregation deployments. The C8300-1N1S-4T2X integrates a multicore Intel x86 processor, 8 GB DRAM and 16 GB M.2 SSD storage into a 1 RU rack-mountable chassis with modular expansion slots (1 × Service Module, 1 × Network Interface Module and 1 × Pluggable Interface Module slot).
It features a mix of 2 × 10 Gbps SFP+ ports and 4 × 1 Gbps RJ45 ports for WAN and LAN connectivity and is engineered to support advanced routing, security and SD-WAN overlay services under Cisco IOS XE Software.
Ideal Environment & Deployment:
The C8300-1N1S-4T2X is suited to mid-sized enterprise branch edge and WAN aggregation environments where a combination of routing performance, modular flexibility and cloud-ready SD-WAN services is required without large chassis overhead. Its 10 Gbps uplinks and modular slots support diverse WAN and LAN connectivity while enabling integrated services such as IPsec VPN acceleration and policy-based traffic controls.
This makes the C8300-1N1S-4T2X appropriate for campus edge, regional office aggregation or high-capacity branch scenarios requiring consistent performance and simplified management across distributed sites.
Cisco offers a wide portfolio of subscription-based services that enhance visibility, security, and operational resilience across enterprise and data center networks.
With the right combination of platforms and licenses, you can simplify management, protect critical infrastructure, and unlock advanced analytics. Explore Cisco service options below.
What is Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)?
Cisco ISE is the central policy engine for user and device access across your entire network – routers, switches, VPN gateways, and wireless. It enables you to enforce identity-aware policies wherever users connect.
ISE Licenses | Features | Advantages |
Essentials | User and device authentication (RADIUS, TACACS+), profiling, guest access | Centralised control over who can route traffic through your network |
Advantage | Posture checks, device health assessment, dynamic VLAN or access policies | Increase security at the edge—e.g. if device is non-compliant, limited to guest VPN or remediation |
Premier | Integration with threat intel, dynamic adaptive policies, integration with enforcement systems | Automatically tighten routing or access policies in response to threats |
Why work with a Cisco partner?
Licensing can be complex. Our team helps to align ISE with your router hardware and enforce zero-trust across your WAN and campus edges.
What is Cisco ThousandEyes for Routing & WAN Visibility?
Cisco ThousandEyes is a subscription-based observability and performance analytics platform. It gives you end-to-end visibility – from application performance to routing paths and BGP health – across your WAN, Internet, and hybrid infrastructure, including routers.
ThousandEyes License Tiers | Features | Advantages |
Essentials | Agent-based internal monitoring, path visualization, health dashboards | Basic insight into routing paths, latency, and infrastructure health |
Advantage | Anomaly detection, capacity forecasting, path analytics | Spot routing issues early and understand performance trends |
Premier | Audit reporting, compliance validation, multi-cloud correlation | Maintain service SLAs, compliance, and deeper diagnostics at scale |
Why work with a Cisco partner?
Tailoring ThousandEyes’ deployment, test profiles, and analytics to your WAN topology is critical. Out team can provide expert guidance to maximise coverage and interpret insights across your enterprise routing fabric.
What is Cisco SMARTnet for Routers?
Cisco SMARTnet is a support and maintenance subscription for Cisco router hardware (such as ISR, ASR, and Catalyst edge routers). It ensures your routing infrastructure is always supported, patched, and backed by hardware-replacement SLAs.
| SMARTnet Service Levels | Features | Advantages |
| NBD | Hardware replacement shipped next business day | Cost-efficient support for branch or non-critical routers |
| 4-Hour Onsite | 24/7 support with 4-hour onsite replacement | Minimise downtime for critical routing and WAN links |
| 2-Hour Onsite | 24/7 support with 2-hour replacement (where available) | Protect aggregation/core routers where downtime is very costly |
Why work with a Cisco partner?
SMARTnet must be purchased via authorised partners like Steel City Consulting. We’ll ensure you get the right service level for your router fleet, fast hardware replacements, and strategic lifecycle planning.
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Cisco Refresh gives you access to certified remanufactured equipment that performs like new and has the same warranty, but at a lower cost and environmental impact.
Cisco Refresh must be purchased via authorised partners like Steel City Consulting. Ask us to check Cisco Refresh stock availability and provide a cost comparison for your next upgrade or expansion project today.
As a certified partner, we provide access to Cisco promotions that reduce upfront spend and accelerate upgrades.
When you work with us, we can bundle and stack multiple offers, navigate application processes, and secure pricing that often isn’t accessible without a Cisco partner. Visit our promotions hub for current Cisco offers and to discuss your eligibility
Expert guidance for the right fit
We don’t just sell IT hardware. Every network solution we recommend is assessed against your organisation’s specific security concerns, performance requirements, and infrastructure plans. This consultative approach ensures that our guidance is aligned with your needs, so that you can invest in new IT hardware with complete confidence.
Exclusive discounts and strategic advantages
When your business works with Steel City Consulting, you will gain access to partner-only promotions, bundled solutions, and live demos. Combined with our technical expertise and ongoing support, this ensures your hardware is secure, cost-optimised, and future-ready.
Enterprise-grade IT network services
Backed by extensive technical knowledge, our network of certified specialists deliver end-to-end support to keep your IT infrastructure performing at its best. Our enterprise network solutions include…
| Our service | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Networking Design & Installation |
+ Custom architecture aligned to your business goals + Scalable networks built for growth + Expert installation with minimal disruption to operations + 30-day support window post-installation |
| Network Management & Support |
+ Real-time performance and traffic monitoring + Network design tools for scaling and upgrades + Security alerting and incident response + Backup and failover strategy implementation |
| WiFi Site Surveys |
+ Heatmapping and signal analysis + Access point optimisation + Detailed reports and tailored recommendations + Security enhancements and interference mitigation |
| Business Fibre & FTTP Installation |
+ Up to 1Gbps dedicated bandwidth + Private and uncontended connections + Seamless installation and expert aftercare + 24/7 support and monitoring |
