Meraki C8121-G2-MX: Secure router with MX OS (desktop), SKUs and licen

In short

A 12-port Cisco Secure Router running MX OS for small branches of up to 200 devices, with ten 1 GbE LAN ports, three of them UPOE at 45 W each. It is managed in the Meraki dashboard alongside other MX appliances. Add the C8121-G2-MX, its licence and accessories to your basket and we will quote.

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Key specifications

Specification	Detail
Recommended use	Small branch, up to 200 devices
Firewall throughput	2 Gbps
Advanced security throughput	1 Gbps
Site-to-site VPN throughput	1.2 Gbps
Site-to-site VPN tunnels	150
WAN	2x 2.5 GbE multigigabit RJ45 (1x PoE+ 30 W) + 1x convertible 1 GbE
LAN	10x 1 GbE RJ45
PoE (LAN)	3x UPOE ports, 135 W budget
Power	250 W external adapter
Dimensions	316 x 176 x 34 mm

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Order codes

SKU	Description
C8121-G2-MX	Cisco C8121-G2 Cloud Managed Secure Router (12-port)

Licences for the C8121-G2-MX

SKU	Tier	Term	Description
LIC-C8121-ENT-1Y	Enterprise	1 year	Cisco C8121 MX Enterprise co-term licence and support, 1 year.
LIC-C8121-ENT-3Y	Enterprise	3 years	Cisco C8121 MX Enterprise co-term licence and support, 3 year.
LIC-C8121-ENT-5Y	Enterprise	5 years	Cisco C8121 MX Enterprise co-term licence and support, 5 year.
LIC-C8121-ENT-7Y	Enterprise	7 years	Cisco C8121 MX Enterprise co-term licence and support, 7 year.
LIC-C8121-SEC-1Y	Advanced Security	1 year	Cisco C8121 MX Advanced Security co-term licence and support, 1 year.
LIC-C8121-SEC-3Y	Advanced Security	3 years	Cisco C8121 MX Advanced Security co-term licence and support, 3 year.
LIC-C8121-SEC-5Y	Advanced Security	5 years	Cisco C8121 MX Advanced Security co-term licence and support, 5 year.
LIC-C8121-SEC-7Y	Advanced Security	7 years	Cisco C8121 MX Advanced Security co-term licence and support, 7 year.
LIC-C8121-SDW-1Y	Secure SD-WAN Plus	1 year	Cisco C8121 MX Secure SD-WAN Plus co-term licence and support, 1 year.
LIC-C8121-SDW-3Y	Secure SD-WAN Plus	3 years	Cisco C8121 MX Secure SD-WAN Plus co-term licence and support, 3 year.
LIC-C8121-SDW-5Y	Secure SD-WAN Plus	5 years	Cisco C8121 MX Secure SD-WAN Plus co-term licence and support, 5 year.
LIC-C8121-SDW-7Y	Secure SD-WAN Plus	7 years	Cisco C8121 MX Secure SD-WAN Plus co-term licence and support, 7 year.
LIC-CSR-S-E	Essentials (subscription)		Cisco Secure 8000 MX Router Small class (C8111/C8121 -G2-MX) Essentials subscription licence and support (subscription licensing; term set at order, 1 to 10 years). Cisco 8000 subscription licences are only available in the Cisco Networking Subscription or Partner Branded Subscription (not MERAKI-SUB), per Meraki's Subscription Licensing SKUs page.
LIC-CSR-S-A	Advantage (subscription)		Cisco Secure 8000 MX Router Small class (C8111/C8121 -G2-MX) Advantage subscription licence and support (subscription licensing; adds SD-Internet, Meraki Insight and ThousandEyes features). Cisco 8000 subscription licences are only available in the Cisco Networking Subscription or Partner Branded Subscription (not MERAKI-SUB), per Meraki's Subscription Licensing SKUs page.

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Accessories

SKU	Description
MA-PWR-250WAC-ADP	Meraki replacement 250 W AC power adapter for C8121-G2-MX, C8121-W-G2-MX and C8121-CW-G2-MX
MA-WMNTBR-PWR-ADP	Meraki wall-mount holder for an external power adapter: fits the 150 W and 300 W Meraki adapters (MS130-8P, MS130-8X, MS130-12X; MS130R-8P's MA-PWR-300W-INDADP) and the C8111-G2-MX / C8121-G2-MX family adapters
MA-SFP-1GB-TX	Meraki 1 GbE SFP copper module, 1000BASE-T (RJ45), up to 100 m
MA-PWR-CORD-UK	Meraki AC power cord, UK plug, 1.8 m (6 ft). Not included in the box: order one for each Meraki switch, appliance, power adapter or PoE injector that ships without a cord

Datasheet and ordering

Full specifications are in the Cisco Meraki C8121-G2-MX datasheet.

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Frequently asked questions

What licence does the Meraki C8121-G2-MX need?

The C8121-G2-MX needs a Meraki licence for its product type to run in the dashboard. The licence codes that apply are listed on this page by tier and term; we confirm the right licensing model for your organisation at quote.

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Is the Meraki C8121-G2-MX still on sale?

Yes. The C8121-G2-MX is part of the current Cisco Meraki range.

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