Cisco Catalyst 8300-1N1S-6T - Router 1GbE - rack-mountable - remanufactured - for P/N: CAB-250V-10A-AR, CAB-3P-JPN

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’re looking for a solid branch/edge router with Cisco DNA and you’re being realistic about budget, the Catalyst 8300-1N1S-6T refresh/remanufactured unit can make sense. At **£3,257.60 ex-VAT**, you’re paying a premium, but you’re also getting something that tends to behave well in the field—strong routing, mature Cisco tooling, and less “learning curve drama” than you might get with cheaper non-Cisco options. This is the sort of box I’d buy when the network is already Cisco-heavy, you need predictable performance, and you want a platform that won’t feel end-of-life the moment it’s installed.

That said, I’d only buy remanufactured at this price if your due diligence is tight. The biggest “why not” is licensing/feature entitlement—Cisco platforms can look expensive (or limited) depending on what’s already included/activated for your intended use, and the part numbers you quoted point to specific cables/compatibility that you don’t want to get wrong. Also, if you only need basic routing/firewall for a small site, this might be more router than you need, and you could overpay versus a simpler model or a less feature-heavy platform.

**Who it’s for:** UK B2B resellers/integrators supporting Cisco-centric networks, medium-sized sites, and customers who want reliability and standard operational processes. **Who should skip:** customers who need only basic connectivity, or anyone who hasn’t validated the software/lifecycle/licensing and the exact cabling/accessories they’ll need before ordering.