Cisco C933-8P Full Product Description

1. Short Overview

Suffix Breakdown

• C933: High-density triple-Gigabit Ethernet router platform of Cisco 900 Series with built-in internal power supply and expanded 8-port PoE LAN
• 8: Integrated 8-port full Gigabit LAN switch (max port density among wired C93x models)
• P: All eight LAN ports support IEEE 802.3af PoE with total shared 120W PoE power budget (max 15.4W per port for high-resolution IP cameras, VoIP handsets and external wireless APs)

Core Differentiators

1. vs dual-WAN C931-6P: C931-6P only provides 2 GE WAN ports and 6 PoE LAN ports with 90W PoE budget; C933-8P upgrades to 3 independent GE WAN uplinks and expands to 8 PoE-capable Gigabit ports with higher total 120W PoE power capacity for massive IoT/surveillance device deployments.
2. vs triple-WAN C932-6P: C932-6P has 6 PoE LAN ports with 90W PoE budget; C933-8P increases LAN port count to 8 PoE ports and raises total PoE power budget to 120W for more simultaneous powered endpoints.
3. vs LTE variants C931-4PLTE / C931-4PATT: Those integrate carrier-locked CAT4 LTE cellular modems; C933-8P is pure fixed-line Ethernet architecture without wireless cellular hardware, optimized for Metro Ethernet carrier networks with abundant wired circuits.
4. vs DSL series C926 / C927: Those integrate VDSL2/ADSL2+ xDSL modems for POTS/ISDN loops; C933-8P adopts all-Ethernet WAN design without DSL hardware, targeting fiber/copper Metro Ethernet access deployments.
5. vs legacy ISR G2 C890 series: C890 routers run outdated IOS without native SD-WAN, require external power bricks and offer limited PoE port density and power budgets; C933-8P adopts modern IOS XE, integrated internal PSU, compact slim form factor, enhanced multi-path SD-WAN and industry-leading PoE port density for the 900 ISR line.
6. vs industrial ruggedized routers: C933-8P is commercial indoor desktop hardware with standard temperature operating range, not ruggedized for vehicle, railway or extreme outdoor shock/vibration environments.

2. Hardware Interface & Performance Specifications

Triple Independent Gigabit Ethernet WAN Ports (Automatic Multi-Tier Failover Supported)

8-Port Full Gigabit PoE Managed LAN Switch

• 802.1Q VLAN tagging, port isolation, static MAC port security, dedicated DMZ port assignment
• Broadcast storm suppression, SPAN traffic mirroring, LACP link aggregation, Smartport auto-config macros
• Per-port CoS traffic marking, port bandwidth policing, private VLAN segmentation, unicast/multicast storm control

Management & Auxiliary Ports

1. Separate dedicated RJ45 Console port: Independent local CLI out-of-band access via rollover cable for offline device configuration and troubleshooting
2. Single USB 2.0 Type-A host port: External flash storage for offline configuration backups, system log archiving, EEM automation scripts and Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) image files
3. Fully integrated internal universal AC power supply unit (100–240V 50/60Hz mains input, no external power brick required)
4. Hardware reset button, Kensington anti-theft lock slot for physical equipment protection
5. Embedded RTC real-time clock for accurate timestamping of security logs, digital certificates and network fault events

Memory & Storage

• DRAM: 1 GB fixed system memory, supports up to 50 concurrent IPsec/DMVPN tunnels, SD-WAN multi-path forwarding, inline NGIPS inspection and full 8-port PoE LAN traffic processing under full load
• Flash storage: 256 MB onboard flash; factory preloadedc900-universalk9-mzIOS XE Universal Advanced Security image, minimum supported firmware release 15.8(3)Mb

Front Panel LED Status Indicators

Physical & Power Parameters

• Form factor: Slim compact metal desktop chassis, optional wall-mount and 19-inch rack-mount bracket (ACS-900-RM-19) available
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 43.2 mm × 228.6 mm × 241.3 mm (1.7 × 9.0 × 9.5 inches) with anti-slip rubber feet
• Weight: ~1.35 kg (3.0 lbs) with integrated internal power supply
• Built-in internal universal AC power supply, no separate external power adapter needed
• Typical maximum power consumption: 25 W under triple GE WAN + all 8 Gigabit PoE LAN ports full load
• Ingress protection: IP20, only suitable for dry indoor commercial office environments

Environmental Operating Specifications

• Operating temperature: 0°C ~ +50°C (32°F ~ 122°F); performance degrades 1.5°C per 1000 m altitude above 3000 m
• Storage temperature: -20°C ~ +65°C (-4°F ~ 149°F)
• Relative humidity: 5%–95% RH non-condensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 3,000 m (10,000 ft)

3. Hardware Acceleration & Security Engine

• Dedicated onboard crypto co-processor fully offloads IPsec, IKEv2 and SSL VPN encryption traffic, eliminating CPU bottlenecks under heavy concurrent remote access and site-to-site tunnel loads
• Permanent integrated universal security license enables full enterprise encryption stack: AES-128/192/256, 3DES, DES, SHA-1/SHA-2, IKEv1/IKEv2 static tunnels, Easy VPN remote access and DMVPN dynamic hub-spoke tunnels
• Native traffic isolation filters to segregate corporate staff LAN, PoE camera/VoIP subnet and untrusted internet via independent VLAN zoning to prevent lateral threat movement.

4. Cisco IOS XE Advanced Security & SD-WAN Feature Suite

Triple GE WAN Redundancy & Metro Ethernet Routing

• Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF), static routing, RIPv1/v2, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, GRE/MGRE tunnel encapsulation, complete IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack routing support
• Automatic policy-based multi-path failover logic across three independent copper GE WAN links via HSRP/VRRP/MHSRP for three-tier primary/secondary/tertiary circuit redundancy
• Metro Ethernet OAM, E-LMI, 802.3ah link fault monitoring for end-to-end carrier circuit SLA tracking and performance reporting
• Policy-Based Routing (PBR), multi-NAT pools, PAT overload for logical segmentation of high-density PoE-powered IoT devices and standard wired endpoints
• DHCP server/relay/client, DNS proxy, dynamic DNS, IP SLA active link performance monitoring for continuous circuit health validation

Unified Enterprise Threat Security Suite

• Zone-Based Stateful Inspection Firewall (ZBFW) to isolate internal corporate LAN, PoE device subnet, DMZ and untrusted internet traffic zones with granular inter-zone access control
• Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS), Cisco cloud URL filtering, deep NBAR2 advanced application control for HTTP, FTP, IM, video conferencing and mainstream business applications
• AAA authentication via TACACS+ / RADIUS, 802.1X port authentication available on all 8 Gigabit PoE LAN ports
• Secure management only: SSHv2, HTTPS, SNMPv3; plaintext Telnet disabled by factory default
• Granular access control lists (ACLs), static MAC address port lockdown on Gigabit switch ports, anti-spoofing and DDoS mitigation filters for inbound WAN traffic

SD-WAN & Multi-Layer QoS Bandwidth Optimization

• Native Cisco SD-WAN integrated functionality for intelligent application-aware traffic steering across three independent GE fixed-line paths, with application-based SLA policy enforcement for critical business workloads
• WFQ, CBWFQ, LLQ low-latency queuing mechanisms for priority forwarding of voice, multi-stream video surveillance, industrial SCADA and POS payment real-time traffic
• NBAR2 deep packet inspection to classify and prioritize bandwidth-heavy business workloads over metered Metro Ethernet circuits
• RTP/TCP header compression, traffic shaping and policing to control leased-line bandwidth consumption and avoid overage charges
• PoE QoS scheduling to guarantee stable power and bandwidth priority for mission-critical IP cameras and VoIP handsets across all eight PoE ports

Remote Management & Automation

• Cisco Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for mass standardized deployment of enterprise branches and service provider Metro Ethernet managed CPE
• Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager (EEM): Scriptable triggers for any GE WAN circuit failure, PoE power faults and USB storage events with email/SNMP alert notifications for remote IT staff
• SNMP v2c/v3, remote syslog logging, IP SLA end-to-end link performance telemetry, dedicated MIB extensions for triple copper Ethernet circuit status and PoE power consumption monitoring
• Compatible with Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP), Cisco DNA Center Lite and vManage SD-WAN controller for unified single-pane-of-glass remote monitoring of routing, security, PoE and multi-WAN subsystems
• GOLD non-disruptive onboard diagnostics for continuous remote hardware health checks of all three copper Ethernet and PoE subsystems without service interruption

5. Typical Deployment Scenarios

1. High-Density Multi-Redundant Metro Ethernet Retail PoE Secure Gateway
   Triple independent copper GE WAN ports deliver three-layer fixed-line redundancy for large retail sites with heavy POS transaction and multi-camera surveillance traffic; expanded 8-port full PoE LAN switch powers multiple POS payment terminals, VoIP handsets and high-density high-resolution IP camera arrays without external power injectors. VLAN segmentation isolates sensitive payment infrastructure from staff corporate LAN and public internet threats. Persistent IPsec DMVPN/SD-WAN tunnels transmit massive volumes of video and transaction data securely back to central corporate data centers, zone firewall + NGIPS block external network intrusion risks.
2. Service Provider Managed High-Port-Density Business CPE
   Uniform compact hardware platform enables ISPs to deliver triple redundant Gigabit Ethernet Metro Ethernet managed broadband services to enterprise subscribers requiring maximum circuit uptime and large numbers of PoE endpoints. Centralized ZTP mass deployment and remote SNMP/vManage monitoring support bundled managed security, multi-PoE and SD-WAN networking service packages for mid-size enterprise customers.
3. Mission-Critical Large Office Three-Tier Redundant SD-WAN Branch Router
   Three-layer WAN redundancy (GE primary, GE secondary, GE tertiary backup) meets strict enterprise business continuity requirements for headquarters satellite offices with dozens of wired voice and surveillance devices. 8-port PoE switching eliminates separate power injectors for cameras and VoIP handsets, full EIGRP/BGP routing support enables seamless intelligent multi-path traffic steering to the corporate core network.
4. Multi-Building Campus Remote PoE IoT & Surveillance Edge Router
   Eight PoE ports connect dozens of high-resolution IP cameras, access control hardware and environmental monitoring sensors requiring continuous bidirectional video and sensor data transmission; triple GE WAN links provide multiple independent backhaul paths to the campus core network, automatic failover ensures uninterrupted video and sensor data transmission during single or dual circuit outages.
5. Multi-Device Remote Enterprise Small Office Secure VPN Concentrator
   Deployed at remote enterprise sites with multiple Metro Ethernet circuits, triple GE redundant transport delivers stable encrypted Easy VPN/SD-WAN connectivity to corporate headquarters. Multiple PoE ports power home IP cameras, VoIP equipment and smart office IoT devices, integrated unified security services defend all wired Gigabit endpoints against malware and unauthorized internet access.

6. Standard Package Contents of C933-8P

Separately Sold Optional Accessories

• RJ45 rollover console cable for local CLI configuration
• ACS-900-RM-19 19-inch rack mount kit
• USB flash storage drives for log archiving and offline configuration backup
• CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet patch cords for LAN and triple GE WAN connections

Software Licensing Information

• Permanent integrated security & crypto license included; no additional purchase required for IPsec, AES encryption, zone firewall and NGIPS threat defense features
• All core routing, triple-GE multi-path WAN failover, native SD-WAN intelligent traffic steering, PoE power management, QoS, ZTP and 8-port Gigabit managed switch features are fully included in the base IOS XE universal image; no extra paid feature licenses needed
• No wireless AP or cellular modem license applicable (corresponding hardware is omitted from this pure wired Metro Ethernet high-density multi-PoE SKU)

Short Commercial Catalog Summary for Quotation