C8500-12X Overview
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.
C8500-12X Specification | |
Description | Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series 12 - port SFP+ |
Port density | 12-port 1 / 10 GE |
Max 1GE ports | 12 |
Max 10GE ports | 12 |
Max 40GE ports | 0 |
Max 100GE ports | 0 |
SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (1400Bytes, clear text) | Up to 51Gbps |
SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (IMIX*, clear text**) | Up to 22.6Gbps |
SD-WAN Overlay Tunnels scale | 8000 |
IPv4 Forwarding Throughput (1400Bytes) | Up to 118Gbps |
IPsec Throughput (1400Bytes, clear text**) | Up to 84Gbps |
Number of IPsecSVTI Tunnels | 4000 |
Number of ACLs per system | 4000 |
Number of IPv4 ACEs per system | 347K |
Number of IPv4 Routes | 4M w/ default 16GB |
Number of IPv6 Routes | 4M w/ default 16GB |
Number of Queues | 256K |
Number of NAT Sessions | 12M |
Number of Firewall Sessions | 6M |
Number of VRFs | 8000 |
Mechanical specifications | |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 in. x 17.50 in. x 18.46 in. |
Rack Units (RU) | 1RU |
Input voltage | AC: 85 to 264 VAC DC: -40 to 72V; 48V nominal |
Operating temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
Storage temperature | -40 to 150°F (-40 to 70°C) |
Overall Platform Benefits
• Accelerated services with Cisco Software-Defined WAN
Cisco SD-WAN is a set of intelligent software services that allow you to
connect users, devices, and branch office locations reliably and securely
across a diverse set of WAN transport links. Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series
Edge Platforms can dynamically route traffic across the “best” link
based on up-to-the-minute application and network conditions for
great application experiences. You get tight control over application
performance, bandwidth usage, data privacy, and availability of your
WAN links—control you need as your branches conduct greater volumes
of mission-critical business with both on-premises and cloud controllers.
• Application optimization
Ensure that SD-WAN networks meet Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) and
maintain strong performance, even if network problems occur. With
multi-cloud access, you can accelerate your SaaS applications with a simple
template push from the SD-WAN controller.
• Multi-layer security
You can now move your traditional and complex WAN networks to a more
agile software-defined WAN with integrated security. The Cisco Catalyst
8500 Series Edge Platforms feature on-premises and cloud-based security
options.
• Cloud-native agility with programmable software architecture
Cisco continues to offer a feature-rich traditional IOS XE routing stack on the
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platforms. IP Routing, IPSec, Quality of Service
(QoS), firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), Network-Based Application
Recognition (NBAR), Flexible NetFlow (FNF), and many other features are part
of Cisco IOS XE, a fully programmable software architecture with API support
and a wide variety of protocols and configurations. With an integrated software
image and a single binary file, you can now choose between Cisco IOS XE
SD-WAN and Cisco IOS XE. And easily move from one to the other when you
choose to do so.
• 5G-ready
The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms are built for future 5G networks.
These platforms support external cellular gateway modules with LTE/5G
capability for improved throughputs and latency.
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