C8500-12X – router – rack-mountable

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C8500-12X Description

C8500-12X
C8500-12X is a Cisco Catalyst 8500 Edge Platform model with 12×1/10GE SFP+ interfaces designed for high-performance SD-WAN aggregation and secure edge routing. Powered by Cisco IOS XE and the third-generation Quantum Flow Processor, it delivers up to 22.6 Gbps SD-WAN IPsec throughput (IMIX), up to 118 Gbps IPv4 forwarding in autonomous mode, and scales to 8000 SD-WAN overlays (up to 10000 per note). With 16 GB default DRAM (upgradeable to 64 GB), eUSB bootflash with optional 2 TB NVMe SSD, dual high-efficiency power supplies, and integrated trustworthy security (Secure Boot, SUDI), C8500-12X fits large branch hubs, metro edge, and multi-cloud gateways that require deterministic, encrypted performance and operational automation.

Product Highlights

SD-WAN IPsec Throughput(IMIX)
Max 10GE ports
IPv4 Forwarding Throughput(IMIX)

Quick Specs

Parameter

Specification

Ports

12 × 1/10GE SFP+ (aggregation edge)

SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (IMIX)

Up to 22.6 Gbps

SD-WAN Overlay Tunnels

8000 (up to 10000 per note)

IPv4 Forwarding (autonomous, 1400B)

Up to 118 Gbps

IPsec Throughput (autonomous, 1400B)

Up to 84 Gbps

DRAM (default / max)

16 GB / 64 GB

Storage (default / options)

16G eUSB (32G eUSB); optional M.2 NVMe SSD 2TB

Redundancy

Dual high-efficiency PSUs; software redundancy (IOS XE routing mode)

Form factor

1RU; 1.73 × 17.50 × 18.46 in; 20.75 lb

Minimum software

IOS XE 17.3.2

Key Features

High-speed IPsec and SD-WAN throughput

Provides line-rate forwarding with up to 12 × 10GE ports, delivering ultra-high encrypted traffic performance for data centers, aggregation sites, and secure WAN connectivity.

Cloud-scale security integration

Supports advanced next-generation firewall services, IPS, URL filtering, malware detection, and Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) functions, ensuring multi-layer security from branch to core.

Dynamic core allocation and edge computing

Built on a flexible multicore system-on-chip (SoC) architecture with x86-based virtualization, enabling containerized applications, KVM support, and intelligent workload distribution.

Rich interface density

Equipped with twelve 10GE SFP+ ports, supporting copper and fiber optics, enabling smooth migration to high-capacity WAN and cloud networks with maximum flexibility.

Carrier-grade reliability

Designed with dual power supply options, hardware root of trust, secure boot, and redundancy features to ensure uptime and protect against cyber threats in mission-critical deployments.

Compact 1RU form factor with scalable memory

Supports up to 128 GB DRAM and terabyte-class NVMe SSD storage, combining dense port capacity with storage and memory scalability for high-performance networking.

Applications Scenarios

Enterprise or service-provider aggregation edge

Terminate thousands of overlays, enforce DIA policies, and backhaul traffic with predictable encrypted throughput.

Financial, healthcare, retail hubs

High-density 10G fiber handoff with strong crypto and routing performance for compliance and multi-cloud access.

Metro POP or regional DC gateway

uniform 10G SFP+ simplifies peering and migration, while redundancy features protect SLA-backed services.

C8500-12X Front View

C8500-12X

1

Power LED

9

USB 1

2

Status LED

10

USB 0

3, 4, and 5

Alarm LEDs

11

Management Interface

6, and 7

Management Interface LEDs

12

Micro-USB Console

8

Bay 0 : 12x 1/10GE SFP+ ports

13

Console RJ-45

C8500-12X Rear View

1

Fans

5

Power Switch

2

Power supply AC input LED

6

Power supply failure LED

3, and 4

PEM 0, PEM 1

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C8500-12X

Product Comparison

Parameter

C8500-12X

C8500-12X4QC

C8500L-8S4X

1/10GE ports

12

12

4

40GE ports

0

2

0

40/100GE ports

0

2 (QSFP28/40/100G)

0

SD-WAN IPsec (IMIX)

Up to 22.6 Gbps

Up to 31.9 Gbps

Up to 10 Gbps

SD-WAN overlay tunnels

8000 (up to 10000)

8000 (up to 10000)

6000 (up to 8000)

IPv4 forwarding (auto, 1400B)

Up to 118 Gbps

Up to 197 Gbps

Up to 39 Gbps

IPsec throughput (auto, 1400B)

Up to 84 Gbps

Up to 135 Gbps

Up to 19 Gbps

DRAM (default / max)

16 / 64 GB

16 / 64 GB

16 / 64 GB

Storage (default / options)

16G eUSB; 32G eUSB; 2TB NVMe

16G eUSB; 32G eUSB; 2TB NVMe

16G eUSB; 32G eUSB; 2TB NVMe

Form factor / RU

1RU

1RU

1RU

Dimensions (H×W×D, in)

1.73×17.50×18.46

1.73×17.50×18.46

1.73×17.50×16.25

Weight

20.75 lb

20.25 lb

17 lb

Minimum software

17.3.2

17.3.2

17.4.1a

Specifications

Parameter Specification Parameter Specification
Model C8500-12X (Catalyst 8500 Edge Platform) Form factor 1RU; 1.73 × 17.50 × 18.46 in; 20.75 lb
Interfaces 12 × 1/10GE SFP+ Controller-mode SD-WAN IPsec (IMIX) Up to 22.6 Gbps
SD-WAN overlay tunnels 8000 (up to 10000 per note) Autonomous IPv4 forwarding (1400B) Up to 118 Gbps
Autonomous IPsec (1400B) Up to 84 Gbps IPsec SVTI tunnels (auto) 4000
DRAM (default / max) 16 GB / 64 GB Bootflash (eUSB) 16G default; 32G option
SSD option M.2 NVMe up to 2 TB Redundancy Dual high-efficiency PSUs; software redundancy (IOS XE routing mode)
Security / trust Secure Boot, SUDI; inline hardware-accelerated crypto (QFP) Minimum software IOS XE 17.3.2
Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Humidity Operating 10–85% (non-condensing); storage 5–95%
Altitude −500 to 10,000 ft (−152 to 3048 m) Acoustics Typical 64 dBA; Max 82 dBA

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    Unit arrived on a dedicated pallet. Very secure. Thank you.

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Questions & Answers

  • What problem does the C8500-12X solve?

    High-capacity 10G aggregation at WAN/core edges with SD-WAN or traditional routing, ideal for large campuses and regional hubs consolidating many branch tunnels.

  • How does it compare to C8500L-8S4X?

    C8500-12X scales higher with more 10G ports and headroom. The L model suits streamlined deployments with fewer interfaces and lower cost.

  • Is it SD-WAN ready out of the box?

    Yes. It runs IOS XE and can be onboarded to Cisco SD-WAN controllers with proper licensing; classic ISR-style routing is also supported.

  • How do I ensure resiliency?

    Use dual power, diverse uplinks, route convergence tuning, and overlay HA patterns; periodically test failover under realistic traffic.

  • Which security features are common here?

    IPsec, ZBFW/IPS (licensed), URL filtering integrations, and segmentation via VRFs; pair with identity at access for zero-trust posture.

  • What cloud strategies does it support?

    Cloud on-ramp policies steer SaaS/IaaS by SLA, while local breakout reduces backhaul latency and preserves core bandwidth.

  • What are deployment examples?

    Campus WAN edge, DC internet edge, or regional aggregation hub terminating many site overlays securely.

  • Any optics best practices?

    Standardize on SR/LR per distance, use DAC/AOC for short runs, and maintain spares for quick swap.

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