Cisco C1111X-8P — ISR 1000 with 8× 1G LAN (6× PoE/PoE+), dual GE WAN (RJ-45 + SFP combo)

What it is: A compact Cisco ISR 1000 branch router with 8 × 10/100/1000 LAN ports (PoE/PoE+ on six), plus 2 × 1G WAN—one RJ-45 and one RJ-45/SFP combo. Runs IOS-XE, supports Cisco SD-WAN, and the “X” variant includes 8 GB DRAM for app hosting/containers.

Why buyers pick C1111X-8P (plain English)

• All-in-one branch box: routing, an 8-port switch, PoE for APs/phones/cameras, and dual WAN in one chassis.

• PoE without extra gear: power up to six endpoints directly—ditch the injectors.

• Flexible uplinks: copper or fiber on the WAN with the combo RJ-45/SFP.

• Modern software stack: IOS-XE, APIs/automation, app hosting, and full SD-WAN features with the right license.

60-second spec box (C1111X-8P)

Interfaces

• LAN: 8 × 1G RJ-45 (Layer-2 switch ports)

• WAN: 2 × 1G (1 × RJ-45, 1 × RJ-45/SFP combo)

• Mgmt/console: RJ-45 console + micro-USB console

• USB: USB-A for image/boot media

PoE / Power

• 6 × PoE/PoE+ capable LAN ports

• System PoE budget: up to ~150 W with the proper AC adapter (varies by region/SKU)

• External AC power adapter; low base draw when PoE is unused

Performance & features

• IOS-XE with zone-based firewall, IPS/AMP options, IPsec VPN, Flexible NetFlow

• Cisco SD-WAN capable (license-dependent)

• QoS, NAT, DHCP, VRF-lite, PBR; app-hosting/containers supported on the X model

Memory & storage

• 8 GB DRAM (X model); on-board flash for images/configs

Form factor / acoustics

• Compact, fanless desktop unit (optional rack-mount kit)

• Quiet operation for office/retail branches

Environment

• Commercial temperature range; front-panel status/PoE LEDs

What to order with it (common adds)

• SFP (SX/LX) for the combo WAN if you’re uplinking over fiber

• PoE-rated AC adapter sized to your endpoint wattage plan

• Rack-mount kit, if you’re putting it in a 19" cabinet

• DNA/Network Advantage licenses if you need SD-WAN or advanced routing

Where it fits (and when to choose something else)

• Perfect for: small/medium branches that want dual WAN, built-in PoE, and quiet operation with SD-WAN readiness.

• Step down to C1111-8P if you don’t need the extra DRAM/app-hosting headroom.

• Step up to C1121/C1131 families for higher performance, integrated LTE/5G, or Wi-Fi options.

TL;DR

C1111X-8P is the do-it-all branch router: 8-port switch with 6× PoE/PoE+, dual 1G WAN (RJ-45 + SFP combo), IOS-XE/SD-WAN, and 8 GB DRAM—quiet, compact, and ready for real branch work.