
The Cisco C1121X-8P is a compact and versatile Integrated Services Router (ISR) from Cisco’s 1000 Series, designed for small to medium-sized branch deployments. It features 2 WAN ports (1 GE/SFP combo) and 8 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports, with support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE+ on select ports, enabling direct connectivity for various devices. Powered by an 8-core ARM CPU, it offers up to 1.6 Gbps IPv4 forwarding throughput and 1.8 Gbps IPsec SD-WAN performance, making it suitable for high-demand networking environments. The router runs on Cisco IOS XE and supports advanced features like SD-WAN, integrated security, and cloud management through Cisco DNA Center and vManage, ensuring efficient and secure network operations.