Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series User Manual

CONTENTS
Overview 1
CHAPTER 1
Chassis Views 2
2
Platform Summary 4
Locating Labels on Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms 6
Location of labels on Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms 6
Locate Product Identification Details 8
Hardware Features of Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms 9
Built-In Interface Ports 9
GE or SFP Ports 9
Removable and Interchangeable Modules and Cards 10
Memory 10
Power Supply 10
LEDs for Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms 11
Fans, Ventilation, and Airflow 12
Chassis Ventilation 12
Slots, Subslots-Bay, Ports, and Interfaces 13
Slot Numbering 14
Prepare for Installation 15
CHAPTER 2
Standard Warning Statements 15
General Safety Warnings 15
Safety Recommendations 20
Safety with Electricity 20
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Damage 21
General Site Requirements 21
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms
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Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Specifications

General

Software	Cisco IOS XE
Interface Modules	Modular
WAN Ports	Varies based on module selection
LAN Ports	Varies based on module selection
Redundancy	Yes, with dual power supplies and modular components
Security	Integrated threat defense, encryption, and secure boot
Management	Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, REST APIs
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Rack Height	1RU or 2RU
Interfaces	Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet, Serial
Power Supply	Redundant power supply options available
Key Features	SD-WAN, advanced security
Product Family	Catalyst
Port Density	Varies based on module selection
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model and module selection