Cisco C8500-12X4QC Catalyst 8500 12X4QC Edge Platform

Overview

The C8500-12X4QC is a product from the Cisco Catalyst 8500 series. It comes with 12-port 1/10GE, 2-port 40/100GE, and 2-port 40GE. This high-performance device is designed to meet the needs of demanding network environments. The Cisco Catalyst C8500-12X4QC is part of the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, engineered for high-performance enterprise and service provider networks. It supports advanced SD-WAN and secure edge networking.

Specifications

• Interfaces:
• 12 Ports: 1/10 Gbps Ethernet (SFP+)
• 2 Ports: 40 Gbps Ethernet (QSFP+)
• 2 Ports: 40/100 Gbps Ethernet (QSFP28)
• Total capacity: 240 Gbps
• Performance:
• IPv4 Forwarding Throughput:
  • Up to 197 Gbps
• IPsec Performance (clear text):
  • Up to 135 Gbps (1400-byte packets)
• SD-WAN IPsec Throughput:
  • Up to 96 Gbps (1400-byte packets)
  • Up to 31.9 Gbps (IMIX)
• Scalability:
• SD-WAN Overlay Tunnels: Up to 8,000
• Secure Virtual Tunnel Interface (SVTI) IPsec Tunnels: Up to 4,000
• Routing Table Capacity: Up to 4 million IPv4 and IPv6 routes
• Firewall Sessions: Up to 6 million
• NAT Sessions: Up to 16 million
• VRF Instances: Up to 8,000
• Hardware:
• Form Factor: 1 Rack Unit (1RU)
• Default DRAM: 16 GB (upgradable to 32 GB or 64 GB)
• Storage Options:
  • 32 GB default eUSB
  • Optional 480 GB SSD
• Redundant Power Supplies: Dual PSU support for reliability
• Key Features:
• Advanced SD-WAN Capabilities:
  • Built-in hardware acceleration for IPsec
  • Application-aware routing
• Security:
  • Secure Boot and Trust Anchor Module
  • Hardware-accelerated encryption for IPsec and MACsec
• Flexible Management:
  • Cisco DNA, CLI, or APIs for configuration and monitoring
• Physical Specifications:
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.73" x 17.3" x 18.92" (4.4 cm x 43.9 cm x 48 cm)
• Weight: Approximately 15.4 lbs (7 kg)

• Applications:
• High-performance edge for SD-WAN deployments
• Secure branch and campus routing
• Advanced edge connectivity with multigigabit speeds

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