All-in-one industrial 5G router with advanced security
Get advanced security and scalability with this industrial cellular router. Benefit from next-generation firewall features, integrated switching, precision timing, and edge computing.
Designed to withstand extreme temperatures, the Catalyst IR8300 Rugged Series Router is built for utility substations, rail trackside, roadways and intersections, and more.
Built-in, advanced security
Get the best of both worlds, with routing and security consolidated. Access next-generation firewall capabilities: malware protection, URL filtering, intrusion prevention system (IPS), intrusion detection system (IDS), and much more.
More functionality in less cabinet space
With dual WAN uplinks, 12 LAN ports, Universal Power Over Ethernet (Cisco UPOE) technology, modularity to make future upgrades simple, and support for edge application advanced timing, the Catalyst IR8300 Rugged Series maximizes functionality in minimal space.
Reduced total cost of ownership
Speed up performance, get scale, and unlock value by integrating routing, security, and switching in one platform.
Make upgrades easy with modules for public and private 5G, LTE, advanced timing, and much more.
Substation and timing compliance
Reliably and precisely synchronize network resources that host highly time-sensitive applications. The Catalyst IR8300 Rugged Series Router is also certified to meet substation compliance standards, including IEC 61850 and IEEE 1613.
Next-generation 5G supporting standalone and non-standalone modes for both public and private networks. eSIM-ready. Massive capacity and performance with lower latency. (CBRS and Private LTE-enabled with FirstNet Ready certification coming soon.)
Up to 4.9 Gbps and 600 Mbps
P-LTEAP18-GL
Cat 18 LTE module
Cat 18 LTE connectivity for the United States (FirstNet Ready platform; CBRS and Private LTE-enabled), Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
1.2 Gbps and 200 Mbps
P-LTEA7-NA/EAL/JP
Cat 7 LTE module (New)
Cat 7 LTE for North America, Europe, Japan, and Latin America.
300 Mbps and 150 Mbps
P-LTE-MNA
Cat 4 LTE module
FirstNet Ready Cat 4 LTE multicarrier North America (MNA) module for the United States and Cat 4 LTE for other countries.
150 Mbps and 50 Mbps
IRM-TIMING-MOD
Timing module
Advanced time-synchronization and distribution support for mission-critical applications; includes support for NTP, PTP, PRP, IRIG-B, and GNSS.
Stratum 3E holdover performance accurate to 100 ns
Secure everything, everywhere
Connect and protect all your industrial assets across remote, on-the-go, and fixed environments with comprehensive cybersecurity.
Enjoy routing and full-stack multilayer security, all in one
Easily enforce consistent security policies across all sites and mobile assets, and get ready to evolve to a SASE architecture with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN security with comprehensive threat-protection features.
Shrink your attack surface, resolve issues, and extend IT security to OT. Get full visibility of assets, vulnerabilities, and behaviors with Cisco Cyber Vision.
The innovative substation router for the modern substation
See how to enable modern substation control and protection functions with a thorough network architecture designed for IEC 61850, IEEE 1613, network redundancy (PRP, HSR), timing, synchronization (PTP), and security.