Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms
Build a smarter network edge
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Overview:
Designed for security, built for scale. Create a superior network edge with accelerated aggregation services, multicloud networking, and edge intelligence.
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.
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 or 3U (Catalyst C8500-20X6C) 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.
Cloud-scale WAN performance in a compact form factor
Expedite your cloud journey with accelerated services, multilayer security, and edge intelligence.
Create great user experiences
Deliver outstanding service and agile connectivity to users near and far.
Streamline services integration
Enjoy cloud-scale performance with accelerated services that are powered by custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) architecture.
See more, solve more
Centrally manage your environment with Cisco vManage. Get actionable insights across the internet, cloud, and applications with built-in Cisco vAnalytics and Cisco ThousandEyes solutions.
Layer your security
Gain industry-leading multilayered protection—and move to secure access service edge (SASE) with SD-WAN for on-premises and cloud-delivered security.
C8500-20X6C
20-port 1/10GE, 6-port 40/100 GE
Cisco SD-WAN edge platform with 20 x SFP+ ports and 6 x QSFP+ ports
- High-density 40/100 and 1/10G, 3RU SD-WAN platform
- Up to 500-Gbps Cisco Express Forwarding aggregate throughput
- Built-in interface flexibility (1/10/40/100GE)
- Cisco vManage, Cisco DNA Center management, programmable APIs
C8500-12X4QC
12-port 1/10GE, 2-port 40/100GE, 2-port 40GE
Cisco SD-WAN edge platform with 12 x SFP+ ports, 2 x QSFP+ ports, and 2 x QSFP28 ports
- 40/100GE port, 1RU SD-WAN platform
- Up to 200-Gbps Cisco Express Forwarding aggregate throughput
- Built-in interface flexibility (1/10/40/100GE)
- Cisco vManage, Cisco DNA Center management, programmable APIs
C8500-12X
12-port 1/10GE
Cisco SD-WAN edge platform with 12 x SFP+ ports
- High-density 1/10G, 1RU SD-WAN platform
- Up to 120-Gbps Cisco Express Forwarding aggregate throughput
- Built-in interface flexibility (12 x 1/10GE)
- Cisco vManage, Cisco DNA Center management, programmable APIs
C8500L-8S4X
4-port 1/10GE, 8-port 1GE
Cisco SD-WAN edge platform with 4 x SFP+ ports and 8 x SFP ports
- Multiple 1/10G, 1RU SD-WAN platform
- Up to 20-Gbps Cisco Express Forwarding aggregate throughput
- Built-in interface flexibility (4 x 1/10GE, 8 x 1GE)
- Cisco vManage, Cisco DNA Center, programmable APIs
Product highlights:
Table1: Catalyst 8500 Edge Platform Product highlights
| Product feature | Benefits and description |
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| All-new third-generation Quantum Flow Processor (QFP) ASIC |
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| IPsec |
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| Multicore control processor |
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| Interface flexibility |
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| DRAM |
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| SSD storage |
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| Redundancy |
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| Form factor |
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| Integrated security |
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Table2: Catalyst 8500L Edge Platform Product highlights
| Product feature | Benefits and description |
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| x86 Based Platform Architecture |
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| IPsec |
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| High Performance Control Plane |
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| Interface flexibility |
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| DRAM |
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| Flash storage |
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| SSD Storage |
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| Redundancy |
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| Form factor |
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| Integrated security |
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Specifications:
| Description | Specification | |||
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| Part number | C8500-20X6C | C8500-12X4QC | C8500-12X | C8500L-8S4X |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 26.85” L x 17.25” W x 5.22” H | 1.73 in. x 17.50 in. x 18.46 in. | 1.73 in. x 17.50 in. x 18.46 in. | 1.73 x 17.50 in x 16.25 in |
| Rack Units (RU) | 3RU | 1RU | 1RU | 1RU |
| Chassis weight with 2x AC power supplies and fan tray | 77.5 lbs | 20.75 lbs | 20.25 lbs | 17 lbs |
| Input voltage | AC: 90-264 V DC: 40-72V |
AC: 85 to 264 VAC DC: -40 to 72V; 48V nominal |
AC: 100 to 240 VAC DC: -40 to -60 VDC HVAC: 100 to 277 VAC HVDC: 240 to 380 VDC |
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| Operating temperature | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
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| Storage temperature | -40° to 150°F (-40° to 70°C) |
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| Relative humidity operating and nonoperating noncondensing | Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 10 to 85% Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95% |
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| NEBS criteria levels | GR-1089 and GR-63 | |||
| Altitude | -500 to 10,000 feet (152 to 3048 meters) |
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| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | Available upon request | 146,700 hours | 156,200 hours | 240,200 hours |
| Safety certifications | UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 AS/NZS 60950-1 GB4943 |
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| EMC (Emissions) | 47 CFR Part 15 Class A ICES 003 Class A AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A CISPR 22/CISPR 32 Class A EN55022/EN55032 Class A VCCI Class A CNS-13438 Class A KN32 Class A IEC/EN 61000-3-2: Power Line Harmonics IEC/EN 61000-3-3: Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker |
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| EMC (Immunity) | IEC/EN-61000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge Immunity IEC/EN-61000-4-3: Radiated Immunity IEC/EN-61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transient Immunity IEC/EN-61000-4-5: Surge AC, DC, and Signal Ports IEC/EN-61000-4-6: Immunity to Conducted Disturbances IEC/EN-61000-4-11: Voltage DIPS, Short Interruptions, and Voltage Variations KN35 |
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| EMC (ETSI/EN) | EN300 386: Telecommunications Network Equipment (EMC) EN55022: Information Technology Equipment (Emissions) EN55032: Multimedia Equipment (Emissions) EN55024: Information Technology Equipment (Immunity) EN55035: Multimedia Equipment (Immunity) EN50082-1/EN-61000-6-1: Generic Immunity Standard |
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Documentation:
Download the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Data Sheet (.PDF)
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- All Prices are Inclusive of GST
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