Cisco Catalyst C8500-20X6C Edge Platform 26 ports - rack-mountable

Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 8500-20X6C is a high-performance edge platform designed for enterprise and service provider SD-WAN deployments. It’s optimized for high-scale SD-WAN, IPsec aggregation, and secure WAN edge routing. It features:

• High throughput: Up to 538 Gbps (CEF), 225 Gbps (IPsec), and 160 Gbps (SD-WAN IPsec)
• Interface flexibility: 20 x 1/10G SFP+ and 6 x 40/100G QSFP+ ports
• Enterprise-grade hardware: 64 GB DRAM, 480 GB SSD, dual redundant AC/DC power supplies
• Security: Built-in Secure Boot and SUDI
• Form factor: 3U rack-mountable chassis

Specifications

• Interfaces & Slots
• Two configurable bays with total potential bandwidth up to 400 Gb.
• Bay 0: 20 x SFP+ ports (1G/10G), individually configurable.
• Bay 1: 6 x QSFP+ ports that support 40G, 100G, or mixed configurations.
• Supports simultaneous activation of all interfaces with a total of 20 x 1/10G + 6 x 40/100G ports.

• Hardware & Memory
• Comes standard with 64 GB DRAM (maximum supported).
• Default storage includes a 480 GB SSD (maximum supported); initial platform uses 32 GB eUSB as baseline.

• Power, Form Factor & Hardware Resiliency
• Rack-mountable 3U chassis, weighing approximately 77.5 lb with dual AC power supplies and fan tray.
• Supports both AC (90–264 V) and DC (40–72 V) input power.
• Redundant dual power supplies supported, with N+1 or N+2 redundancy options.
• Integrated security includes Secure Boot and Secure Unique Device Identification (SUDI).

• Management & Protocol Support
• Layer‑3 switch/platform with support for protocols like IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1ag, and 802.3ah.
• Management interfaces include console (RJ‑45 and micro‑USB), management Ethernet port, and USB ports.

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