Cisco C934-8P Full Product Description

1. Short Overview

Suffix Breakdown

• C934: Flagship four-Gigabit wired router platform of Cisco 900 Series with built-in internal power supply and maximum fixed-line WAN port count
• 8: Integrated 8-port full Gigabit LAN switch (max PoE port density of wired C93x ISR family)
• 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, multi-line VoIP handsets and external wireless APs)

Core Differentiators

1. vs triple-WAN C933-8P: C933-8P provides only 3 copper GE WAN ports; C934-8P upgrades to four independent Gigabit WAN uplinks for four-layer circuit redundancy without cellular backup.
2. vs triple-WAN C932-6P: C932-6P has 6 PoE LAN ports with limited 90W PoE budget and three GE WANs; C934-8P expands to 8 PoE Gigabit ports with 120W PoE power capacity plus an extra dedicated fourth GE WAN uplink.
3. vs dual-WAN C931-6P / C931-4P series: Those only carry 2 GE WAN ports and lower PoE budgets; C934-8P delivers quadruple fixed-line WAN redundancy and maximum PoE port density for heavy IoT/surveillance deployments.
4. vs LTE variants C931-4PLTE / C931-4PATT: Those integrate carrier-locked CAT4 LTE cellular modems; C934-8P is pure all-Ethernet architecture without wireless cellular hardware, optimized for multi-circuit Metro Ethernet carrier networks.
5. vs DSL C926 / C927 series: Those integrate VDSL2/ADSL2+ xDSL modems for POTS/ISDN loops; C934-8P adopts full copper Ethernet WAN design without DSL hardware.
6. vs legacy ISR G2 C890 series: C890 routers run outdated IOS without native SD-WAN, require external power bricks and offer far fewer PoE/WAN ports; C934-8P adopts modern IOS XE, integrated internal PSU, compact slim form factor and enterprise-grade multi-path SD-WAN functionality.
7. vs industrial ruggedized routers: C934-8P 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

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

8-Port Full Gigabit Managed PoE LAN Switch

• Ports 1–8: All ports IEEE 802.3af PoE capable with total shared 120W PoE power budget, each port outputs maximum 15.4W power for high-resolution IP surveillance cameras, multi-line VoIP handsets and external wireless access points.
  Full enterprise switch feature set:
• 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 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, capable of processing up to 50 concurrent IPsec/DMVPN tunnels, multi-path SD-WAN forwarding, inline NGIPS inspection and full 8-port PoE LAN traffic under maximum load
• Flash storage: 256 MB onboard flash; factory preloadedc900-universalk9-mzIOS XE Universal Advanced Security image, minimum supported firmware release 15.8(3)MbCisco

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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: 26 W under full quadruple 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 inside the branch network.

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

Four-Tier 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 four independent copper GE WAN links via HSRP/VRRP/MHSRP for four-layer primary/secondary/tertiary/emergency 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 policies
• 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 four 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 bidirectional workloads (inter-site data replication, bulk video backhaul, cloud synchronization) over metered Metro Ethernet circuits
• RTP/TCP header compression, traffic shaping and policing to control leased-line bandwidth consumption and avoid carrier 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 four 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 four copper Ethernet and PoE subsystems without service interruption

5. Typical Deployment Scenarios

1. Multi-Circuit Large Retail Four-Redundant PoE Secure Gateway
   Four independent copper GE WAN ports deliver four-layer fixed-line redundancy for large retail transaction processing and multi-camera surveillance video backhaul; expanded 8-port full PoE LAN switch powers multiple POS payment terminals, office VoIP phones and 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 bidirectional retail data securely back to central corporate headquarters, zone firewall + NGIPS block external network intrusion risks.
2. Service Provider Managed Multi-Circuit Business CPE
   Uniform compact hardware platform enables ISPs to deliver quadruple redundant Gigabit Ethernet Metro Ethernet managed broadband services to enterprise subscribers requiring maximum circuit uptime guarantees and heavy IoT/video workloads. Centralized ZTP mass deployment and remote SNMP/vManage monitoring support bundled managed security, multi-PoE and SD-WAN networking service packages.
3. Mission-Critical Headquarters Satellite Office
   Four-layer WAN redundancy (GE primary, GE secondary, GE tertiary, GE emergency backup) meets strict enterprise business continuity requirements for core satellite offices reliant on inter-site data replication and real-time video conferencing. Full Gigabit PoE switching eliminates separate power injectors for cameras and VoIP devices, with complete EIGRP/BGP routing support for 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-density IP cameras, access control hardware and environmental SCADA sensors requiring continuous bidirectional data transmission; four independent GE WAN links provide multiple isolated backhaul paths to the campus core network, automatic failover ensures uninterrupted sensor and video data transmission during single, dual or triple circuit outages.
5. Multi-Circuit Enterprise Small Office Secure VPN Concentrator
   Deployed at remote enterprise sites with multiple independent Metro Ethernet circuits, quadruple 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 C934-8P

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 four copper 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, quadruple-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)

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