C8500-12X4QC – router – rack-mountable

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C8500-12X4QC Description

C8500-12X4QC
C8500-12X4QC is a Cisco Catalyst 8500 Edge Platform model with 12 × 1/10GE SFP+ and mixed 40/100GE uplinks, purpose-built for SD-WAN aggregation and high-performance encrypted routing. It delivers up to 31.9 Gbps SD-WAN IPsec on IMIX (up to 96 Gbps with 1400-byte packets), and up to 197 Gbps IPv4 forwarding in autonomous mode, scaling to 8000 overlays (10000 per note). With 16 GB default DRAM (upgradeable to 64 GB), 16G/32G eUSB plus optional 480 GB M.2 SATA SSD, dual high-efficiency PSUs, and IOS XE programmability, C8500-12X4QC fits large branch hubs, metro edge POPs, and multi-cloud gateways requiring deterministic, secure throughput and automation at scale.

Product Highlights

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

Quick Specs

Parameter

Specification

Ports

12 × 1/10GE SFP+, 2 × 40/100GE QSFP28, 2 × 40GE QSFP; up to 24 × 10GE with 4×10GE breakout on 40G QSFP (not supported in SD-WAN mode).

SD-WAN IPsec throughput (IMIX)

Up to 31.9 Gbps.

SD-WAN IPsec throughput (1400-byte)

Up to 96 Gbps.

SD-WAN overlay tunnels

8000 (up to 10000 per note).

IPv4 forwarding (autonomous, 1400B)

Up to 197 Gbps.

IPsec throughput (autonomous, 1400B)

Up to 135 Gbps.

IPsec SVTI tunnels (autonomous)

4000.

DRAM (default / max)

16 GB / 64 GB.

Storage (default / options)

16G eUSB (32G eUSB option); optional M.2 SATA SSD 480 GB.

Redundancy

Dual high-efficiency PSUs; software redundancy (two IOS processes in routing mode).

Form factor / size / weight

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

Minimum software

Cisco IOS XE 17.3.2.

Key Features

High-throughput SD-WAN edge

up to 31.9 Gbps IPsec IMIX and 96 Gbps with 1400-byte packets, enabling encrypted aggregation for hub-and-spoke or full-mesh topologies.

Versatile uplink mix

12 × 1/10GE SFP+ plus 40/100GE QSFP28 and 40GE QSFP options; supports 4×10GE breakout on 40G ports for dense 10G handoffs (not supported in SD-WAN mode).

Strong autonomous routing

up to 197 Gbps IPv4 forwarding and up to 135 Gbps IPsec, suitable for non-SD-WAN encrypted WAN or data-center edge.

Scale and storage

16 GB default DRAM (upgradeable to 64 GB) and eUSB/SSD options, supporting telemetry, logs, and monitoring agents.

Resiliency built-in

dual power supplies and software redundancy (two IOS processes in routing mode) help maintain service during control-plane events.

Programmatic and secure

hardware-anchored Secure Boot/SUDI with IOS XE APIs for automated policy, QoS, visibility, and segmented VPNs across cloud and WAN.

Applications Scenarios

IXP/colo border and peering hub

Sits at a carrier-neutral facility to terminate SD-WAN overlays from many branches, provide 40/100G peering to ISPs and IXPs, and enforce DIA/security policies before handing traffic to cloud and SaaS.

Multicloud replication and data mobility gateway

Acts as a high-throughput edge for backup, analytics, and database replication between private DCs and multiple clouds, using segmented VPNs/VRFs and QoS to prioritize bulk transfers without impacting user apps.

Smart manufacturing and logistics core edge

Aggregates encrypted WAN links from plants, warehouses, and OT islands; provides deterministic 10/40/100G handoffs to MES/SCADA services and telemetry platforms, supporting site isolation and rapid failover during maintenance windows.

C8500-12X4QC Front View

C8500-12X4QC

1

Power LED

11

Bay 1 : Configurable 100G or 40G

2

Status LED

12

Bay 2 : Configurable 1x100G or 3x40G

3 , 4, and 5

Alarm LED

13

USB 1

6 and 7

Management Interface LED

14

USB 0

8

Link Status LED

15

Management Interface

9

Bay 0 : 8x 1/10 GE

16

Micro-USB Console

10

Bay 1 : 4×1/10 GE

17

Console RJ-45

C8500-12X4QC 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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C8500-12X4QC

Product Comparison

Parameter

C8500-12X4QC

C8500-12X

C8500-20X6C

1/10GE ports

12

12

20

40GE ports

2

0

up to 6

40/100GE ports

2 (QSFP28)

0

up to 6

SD-WAN IPsec (IMIX)

Up to 31.9 Gbps

Up to 22.6 Gbps

Up to 100 Gbps

SD-WAN IPsec (1400B)

Up to 96 Gbps

Up to 51 Gbps

Up to 350 Gbps

SD-WAN overlays

8000 (10000 note)

8000 (10000 note)

8000 (10000 note)

IPv4 forwarding (auto, 1400B)

Up to 197 Gbps

Up to 118 Gbps

Up to 500 Gbps

IPsec (auto, 1400B)

Up to 135 Gbps

Up to 84 Gbps

Up to 400 Gbps

DRAM (default / max)

16 / 64 GB

16 / 64 GB

64 GB default (max)

Storage (default / options)

16G eUSB; 32G eUSB; 480G SSD

16G eUSB; 32G eUSB; 480G SSD

32G eUSB; 480G SSD default

Form factor

1RU

1RU

3RU

Dimensions (H×W×D, in)

1.73×17.50×18.46

1.73×17.50×18.46

5.22×17.25×26.85

Weight

20.75 lb

20.25 lb

75–77.5 lb (AC config)

Minimum software

17.3.2

17.3.2

17.10.1

Specifications

Parameter Specification Parameter Specification
Model C8500-12X4QC (Catalyst 8500 Edge Platform) Form factor 1RU; 1.73 × 17.50 × 18.46 in; 20.75 lb
Interfaces 12 × 1/10GE SFP+; 2 × 40/100GE QSFP28; 2 × 40GE QSFP 10GE breakout 4×10GE from 40G QSFP (not supported in SD-WAN mode)
Controller-mode SD-WAN IPsec (IMIX) Up to 31.9 Gbps Controller-mode IPsec (1400-byte) Up to 96 Gbps
SD-WAN overlay tunnels 8000 (up to 10000 per note) Autonomous IPv4 forwarding (1400B) Up to 197 Gbps
Autonomous IPsec (1400B) Up to 135 Gbps IPsec SVTI tunnels (auto) 4000
DRAM (default / max) 16 GB / 64 GB Bootflash (eUSB) 16G default; 32G option
SSD option M.2 SATA 480 GB 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 (typ./max.) 61.1 dBA / 69.8 dBA (12X/12X4QC group)

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    The package arrived intact. The service was… acceptable.

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    Good palletization. Box was pristine. Will verify and deploy soon.

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    Genuine hardware. We scanned the serials and everything matches. Very happy.

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    Super fast delivery! Arrived quicker than a speeding bullet.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the primary value of C8500-12X4QC?

    A powerful SD-WAN/core edge router combining multiple 10G ports with higher-speed uplinks for hub sites that need encrypted throughput, segmentation, and cloud on-ramp.

  • C8500-12X4QC vs C8500-12X—what’s different?

    12X4QC includes a mix that accommodates higher-speed uplinks, while 12X focuses on numerous 10G interfaces. Pick 12X4QC when you need faster core uplink options.

  • Does it support app-aware routing for SaaS?

    Yes. Policies measure loss/latency/jitter and select the best path per application, improving performance for O365, Salesforce, and other cloud apps.

  • How do I plan migration from MPLS to DIA?

    Run hybrid transports, enable performance probes, gradually shift app classes to DIA under SLA, and maintain fallback to MPLS until confidence thresholds are met.

  • What encryption guidance applies?

    Use modern ciphers, size licenses to encrypted throughput, and validate hardware crypto offload is enabled; test failover under load.

  • Is segmentation straightforward?

    Yes. Use VRFs and route-leaking policies to separate business units/tenants and limit blast radius while preserving shared services where needed.

  • What HA patterns are typical?

    Dual devices with diverse upstream paths, first-hop redundancy toward LAN, and policy-based traffic engineering across overlays.

  • How should I approach observability?

    Export telemetry to monitoring stacks, enable SD-WAN analytics, set alerts on SLA thresholds, and track pre/post-cutover performance.

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