IR8340-K9 Overview
The Cisco Catalyst IR8340 Rugged Router (IR8340-K9) is an industrial-grade routing and switching platform designed for harsh environments. As Cisco’s first fully integrated routing and switching platform, it provides industry-leading performance, security, resiliency, and modularity in a compact, ruggedized form factor.
The IR8340-K9 is powered by the programmable Cisco IOS XE software architecture, supporting both traditional routing features and Cisco SD-WAN capabilities. The multicore Intel x86 CPU delivers high-speed processing for data plane, control plane, and service plane traffic. The IR8340 combines routing, switching, security, and management functionality into a single router platform hardened for utility, energy, oil/gas, and transportation applications.
With 14 built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual power supply options, convection cooling, and substation-grade hardening per IEC and IEEE standards, the Cisco IR8340-K9 provides reliable and secure network connectivity in harsh industrial environments. The modular design with NIM and PIM slots allows flexible WAN interface configurations. Advanced features like 5G support, hardware-based cryptography, zone firewalls, and SD-WAN make the IR8340-k9 ideal for critical infrastructure and industrial IoT.
Quick Specifications
Specification | Description |
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Ports | 14 x Gigabit Ethernet (4 PoE, 4 combo, 4 SFP LAN + 2 combo WAN) |
Memory | 8GB DDR4 |
Storage | 16GB eMMC, external USB 3.0 |
Slots | 2 NIM, 2 PIM |
Power Supply | 150W or 250W AC/DC options |
Dimensions | 3.5 x 17.25 x 15 in (2RU) |
Operating Temperature | -40° to 60°C |
Certifications | IEEE 1613, IEC 61850-3, NEMA TS2 |
IR8340-K9 Details and Highlights
Multicore Processing
- Intel x86 CPU with 8GB cache provides high-performance routing and switching
- Configurable profiles for data plane, control plane, and service plane processing
Modular and Hardened Design
- 2 NIM and 2 PIM slots for flexible interface configurations
- Ruggedized 2RU form factor for harsh industrial environments
- Convection cooling and dual PSU options for high reliability
Advanced Routing and SD-WAN
- Cisco IOS XE supports robust routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
- Controller mode enables Cisco SD-WAN capabilities
- Network Essentials and Network Advantage feature licensing
Integrated Security
- Zone-based firewall, IPSec and SSL VPN, ACLs, NAT, and more
- Hardware acceleration for IPsec, encryption, and routing performance
Industrial Protocol Support
- IEEE 1613 and IEC 61850-3 certified for substations
- IEEE 1588 PTP, SyncE, and IRIG-B timing protocols
- HSR/PRP redundancy protocols
Comparison to Similar Models
Feature | IR8340-K9 | IR8330-K9 | IR809-K9 |
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Form Factor | 2RU | 1RU | 1RU |
Ports | 14x GigE | 7x GigE | 2x GigE |
Power Supply | Dual 150/250W AC/DC | Fixed 300W AC | Fixed 300W AC |
Slots | 2 NIM + 2 PIM | 1 NIM + 1 PIM | None |
LTE Support | Yes | No | No |
SD-WAN Mode | Yes | No | No |
Hardened Design | Yes | Yes | No |
IR8340-K9 Full Specifications
Specification | Description |
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Interfaces | |
Ethernet | 14x Gigabit Ethernet (4 PoE, 4 Combo, 4 SFP LAN + 2 Combo WAN) |
Console | 1x RJ-45 |
USB | 1x USB 3.0 |
Alarm I/O | 1x RJ-45 (2x In, 1x Out) |
Hardware | |
CPU | Multicore Intel x86 |
Memory | 8GB DDR4 |
Storage | 16GB eMMC |
Slots | 2x NIM, 2x PIM |
Power Supply | 150W or 250W AC/DC |
Dimensions | 3.5 x 17.25 x 15 in (2RU) |
Environment | |
Operating Temp | -40° to 60°C |
Shock/Vibration | 30G at 11ms |
Altitude | 10,000 ft |
Humidity | 5% to 95% |
Certifications | |
Safety | UL/CSA 62368-1, IEC 62368-1 |
EMC | EN55032, EN55024, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-4 |
Environmental | IEEE 1613, IEC 61850-3 |
Wireless | FCC, ISED, CE |
Supported Modules and Accessories
Part Number | Description |
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Modules | |
IRM-NIM-2T1E1 | 2-port T1/E1 NIM |
IRM-NIM-RS232 | 8-port Serial RS232 NIM |
IRM-TIMING-MOD | Timing module with IEEE 1588, SyncE, GNSS |
P-LTEAP18-GL | Gigabit LTE Advanced Pro PIM |
Accessories | |
PWR-RGD-AC-DC | 150W AC/DC power supply |
PWR-RGD-AC-DC-250 | 250W AC/DC power supply |
IRM-SSD-100G | 100GB mSATA SSD |
SFP Modules | Various SFP/SFP+ optics modules |
IR8340-K9 Licensing
- Network Essentials or Network Advantage feature licenses
- Cisco DNA Essentials or Advantage for SD-WAN capabilities
- Perpetual or subscription licensing options available
Installation and Deployment
- Typically rack-mounted in 2RU space
- Dual power supply for redundancy recommended
- Console access for configuration via CLI
- Managed remotely through Cisco DNA Center or vManage
Compliance and Safety
- IEEE 1613 and IEC 61850-3 certified for substations
- EN55032, EN55024 EMC compliance
- UL/CSA 62368-1 and IEC 62368-1 safety certified
- Hazardous location certifications available
Warranty and Support
- 1 year limited hardware warranty included
- 90 day software warranty
- Smart Net Total Care options for 24×7 TAC support and advanced hardware replacement
IR8340-K9 End of Life Policy
- Minimum of 6 months’ notice for hardware end-of-life
- Minimum of 12 months’ notice for software end-of-support dates
- Minimum of 12 months renewal after end-of-sale date
- More details at Cisco EOL Policy
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