About the product
The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms are high-performance cloud edge platforms designed for accelerated services, multi-layer security, cloud-native agility, and edge intelligence to accelerate your journey to cloud.
Nomenclature Note
Catalyst 8500 Edge Platforms refer to C8500-12X and C8500-12X4QC
Catalyst 8500L Edge Platform refers to C8500L-8S4X
Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms refer to Catalyst 8500 and Catalyst 8500L Edge Platforms together
Foundation for Software-Defined WAN
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms (Catalyst 8500 and Catalyst 8500L) with Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software deliver Cisco's secure, cloud-scale SD-WAN solution for aggregation sites. The Catalyst 8500 Edge Platforms feature the all-new third-generation Cisco Quantum Flow Processor (QFP), the Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms are built for services from the ground up. The Catalyst 8500L Edge Platform features an x86 based platform architecture that is purpose built to continue delivering the same experience as an ASR1000 platform. The Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms are compact 1RU devices with flexible interface options, including 1GE, 10GE, 40GE, and 100GE ports. Powered by Cisco IOS XE, fully programmable software architecture, and API support, these platforms can facilitate automation at scale to achieve zero-touch IT capability while migrating workloads to the cloud.
- Optimize the performance of business networks with 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
- Supports layer 3 switching for enhanced performance and usability
- Built-in power supply to ensure all components are being supplied with accurate voltage
Technical Specifications
| Management & Protocols | |
| Manageable | Yes |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Modular | Yes |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 12 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP+ |
| Number of SFP+ Slots | 12 |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 12.0 |
| Media & Performance | |
| Network Technology | 10GBase-X |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Application/Usage | Business |
| Package Contents |
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| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Network & Communication | |
| Layer Supported | 3 |
| Networking Standards | IEEE 802.3ah |
| IEEE 802.1ag | |
| IEEE 802.1Q | |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Height | 1.73" (43.94 mm) |
| Width | 17.50" (444.50 mm) |
| Depth | 18.46" (468.88 mm) |
| Compatible Rack Unit | 1U |
| General Information | |
| Product Type | Ethernet Switch |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C8500-12X |
| Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.cisco.com |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Product Model | C8500-12X |
| Product Name | Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch |
| Product Line | Catalyst |
| Product Series | 8500 |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Power Description | |
| Input Voltage | 120 V AC |
| -40 V DC | |
| 230 V AC | |
| 72 V | |
| Power Source | Power Supply |
| Frequency | 47 Hz |
| 63 Hz | |
| Number of Power Supplies Supported | 2 |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes |
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Product warranty
Standard manufacturer warranty as applicable
Return policy
15 days return in original condition.
Price guarantee
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