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Cisco • SKU C-RFID-1R
Cisco C-RFID-1R — external passive RFID asset-tracking tag
Cisco external passive RFID asset-tracking tag for the Catalyst 8300 1RU (C8300-1N1S / C8300-2N2S) Edge Platform. Encodes the unit's Serial Number and Product ID for inventory management via commercial RFID readers. Selectable factory order option (the '-1R' = 1RU chassis variant), not a router or a license.
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Download Cisco datasheet ↗ via Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms Data Sheet (documents the embedded/external RFID tag option holding Serial Number + Product ID). No standalone datasheet exists for the RFID accessory SKU itself.
What is the Cisco C-RFID-1R?
Cisco external passive RFID asset-tracking tag for the Catalyst 8300 1RU (C8300-1N1S / C8300-2N2S) Edge Platform. Encodes the unit's Serial Number and Product ID for inventory management via commercial RFID readers. Selectable factory order option (the '-1R' = 1RU chassis variant), not a router or a license.
TFI supplies the C-RFID-1R new and refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| product type | External passive RFID asset-tracking tag (accessory / factory order option) |
|---|---|
| compatible platform | Cisco Catalyst 8300 1RU Edge Platform (C8300-1N1S, C8300-2N2S) |
| form factor | 1RU chassis variant ('1R' suffix); tag is a small external removable label |
| function | Stores Serial Number and Product ID; read by commercial RFID readers for asset/inventory management |
| data encoded | Cisco Serial Number + Product ID (PID) |
| removability | External tag — removable, or can be unselected at time of ordering |
| power | Passive (no power, no fan, no PSU) |
| eol status | Active / current-shipping (no End-of-Sale notice found as of 2026-06) |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cisco C-RFID-1R?
- Cisco external passive RFID asset-tracking tag for the Catalyst 8300 1RU (C8300-1N1S / C8300-2N2S) Edge Platform. Encodes the unit's Serial Number and Product ID for inventory management via commercial RFID readers. Selectable factory order option (the '-1R' = 1RU chassis variant), not a router or a license.
- Do you supply the C-RFID-1R new or refurbished?
- TFI supplies the Cisco C-RFID-1R both new and professionally refurbished, each with warranty and SLA options. Tell us your preference when you request a quote.
- Can TFI deliver the C-RFID-1R in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco C-RFID-1R nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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Verification sources (6)
- https://www.insight.com/en_US/shop/product/C-RFID-1R/CISCO%20SYSTEMS/C-RFID-1R/Cisco-RFID-tag--1U/
- https://squidsllc.com/buy/c-rfid-1r-cisco-catalyst-8000-series-edge-platforms-accessories-series/
- https://www.router-switch.com/c-rfid-1r.html
- https://itprice.com/cisco/c-rfid-1r.html
- https://www.ithsc.com/cisco/2486934/C-RFID-1R.html
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/catalyst-8300-series-edge-platforms/datasheet-c78-744088.html
Need pricing on C-RFID-1R?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.