C8500L-8S4X – router – rack-mountable

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C8500L-8S4X Description

C8500L-8S4X
C8500L-8S4X is the Cisco Catalyst 8500L Edge Platform model with 4×1/10G SFP+ and 8×1G SFP ports, designed for secure SD-WAN aggregation and high-performance routing in a compact 1RU chassis. Powered by Cisco IOS XE, it delivers up to 10 Gbps SD-WAN IPsec throughput on IMIX (up to 19 Gbps with 1400-byte packets), up to 39 Gbps IPv4 forwarding in autonomous mode, and supports large-scale overlays and IPsec tunnels. Dual 400 W power supply options (AC, DC, HVDC), upgradeable DRAM up to 64 GB, and optional 2 TB NVMe SSD provide resiliency and scale for multi-cloud, security, and automation use cases.

Product Highlights

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

Quick Specs

Parameter

Specification

Ports

4 × 1/10GE SFP, 8 × 1GE

SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (IMIX)

Up to 10 Gbps

IPv4 Forwarding Throughput

Up to 39 Gbps

IPsec Throughput (1400 bytes)

Up to 19 Gbps

SD-WAN Overlay Tunnels

Up to 6000 (8000 with upgrade)

System Memory

16 GB default, upgradeable to 32/64 GB

Storage

16 GB eUSB default, optional 2 TB NVMe SSD

Redundancy

Dual high-efficiency power supplies + software redundancy

Form Factor

1RU compact design

Security

Hardware-anchored Secure Boot, SUDI, MACsec, NGFW/IPS/AMP

Key Features

High-throughput SD-WAN routing

Delivers up to 10 Gbps IPsec IMIX performance and 19 Gbps with 1400-byte packets, making it a future-ready choice for secure branch aggregation and large-scale site-to-site VPN deployments.

Versatile port mix for flexible networking

Equipped with 4 × 1/10GE SFP+ and 8 × 1GE SFP interfaces, supporting both copper and fiber to simplify migration from Gigabit to 10 Gigabit networks.

Advanced multi-layer security

Incorporates Secure Boot, SUDI device identity, MACsec encryption, and NGFW services such as IPS, URL filtering, and malware defense for comprehensive protection.

x86-based edge computing with dynamic cores

Built on a scalable architecture with resource allocation between service and data planes, ensuring consistent SD-WAN performance and enabling containerized applications.

Resilient and redundant design

Features dual high-efficiency power supplies, software redundancy, and hardware integrity verification to maintain uptime and protect critical workloads.

Compact 1RU platform with expandability

Ships with 16 GB DRAM (upgradeable to 64 GB) and supports eUSB or NVMe SSD storage up to 2 TB, combining small form factor with scalable performance for demanding applications.

Applications Scenarios

Multi-cloud SD-WAN hub

Aggregate 1GE branch links with 10GE uplinks; enforce DIA with integrated security stack to protect SaaS/IaaS traffic.

Finance/healthcare edge

Meet encrypted overlay and segmentation needs with high autonomous forwarding (up to 39 Gbps) and strong IPsec performance.

Managed CPE for service providers

Standardized 1RU platform with dual PSUs and software redundancy to deliver SLA-backed managed SD-WAN services at scale.

C8500L-8S4X Front View

C8500L-8S4X

1

RJ45 Console Port

2

Status Indicator LEDs

3

USB Type C Slot

4

USB Type A Slot

5

Micro-USB Console

6

Management Ethernet Port GigabitEthernet0

7

M.2 USB/NVMe Card Slot

8

Device Label Tray

9

SFP Ports GigabitEthernet 0/0/0-0/0/7

10

SFP+ Ports TenGigabitEthernet 0/1/0-0/1/3

11

RFID (Provisionable)

12

Backlit Logo

C8500L-8S4X Rear View

1

Power Supply 1 (PSU1)

2

ALARM Fail LED

3

Status LED

4

Power Supply 0 (PSU0)

5

PSU Latch

6

Ground Lug

7

Fan Tray Vent

8

Internal Fans

9

Power Switch

C8500L-8S4X

Product Comparison

Parameter

C8500L-8S4X

C8500-12X

C8500-12X4QC

Ports

8×1G SFP + 4×1/10G SFP+

12×1/10G SFP+

12×1/10G SFP+ + 3×40G + 2×40/100G

SD-WAN IPsec (IMIX)

Up to 10 Gbps

Up to 22.6 Gbps

Up to 31.9 Gbps

SD-WAN IPsec (1400B clear text)

Up to 19 Gbps

Up to 51 Gbps

Up to 96 Gbps

IPv4 Forwarding (autonomous)

Up to 39 Gbps

Up to 118 Gbps

Up to 197 Gbps

IPsec Throughput (1400B, auto)

Up to 19 Gbps

Up to 84 Gbps

Up to 135 Gbps

Overlay tunnels (controller)

6000 (up to 8000 note)

8000 (up to 10000 note)

8000 (up to 10000 note)

IPsec SVTI tunnels (auto)

4000

4000

4000

Default DRAM (max)

16 GB (64 GB)

16 GB (64 GB)

16 GB (64 GB)

Storage default / options

16 GB eUSB; 32 GB eUSB; 2 TB NVMe SSD

32 GB eUSB; 480 GB SSD option

32 GB eUSB; 480 GB SSD option

Form factor / RU

1RU

1RU

1RU

Dimensions (H×W×D, in)

1.73×17.50×16.25

1.73×17.50×18.46

1.73×17.50×18.46

Weight

17 lb

20.25 lb

20.75 lb

Power supplies

Dual 400 W AC/DC/HVDC

Dual 750 W AC or 950 W DC

Dual 750 W AC or 950 W DC

Min. IOS XE

17.4.1a

17.3.2

17.3.2

Specifications

Parameter Specification Parameter Specification
Model C8500L-8S4X Platform Type Catalyst 8500L Edge Platform
Ports 4×1/10G SFP+, 8×1G SFP Total Interfaces 12 fiber ports
Controller Mode SD-WAN IPsec (IMIX) Up to 10 Gbps Controller Mode IPsec (1400-byte) Up to 19 Gbps
Overlay Tunnel Scale 6000 (up to 8000 per note) Autonomous IPv4 Forwarding Up to 39 Gbps
Autonomous IPsec Throughput Up to 19 Gbps (1400-byte) IPsec SVTI Tunnels 4000
DRAM (default / max) 16 GB / 64 GB Bootflash (eUSB) 16 GB (up to 32 GB)
SSD Option M.2 NVMe 2 TB (optional) Form Factor 1RU
Dimensions (H×W×D) 1.73 × 17.50 × 16.25 in Weight 17 lb
Power Supply Options Dual 400 W AC / DC / HVDC Acoustics Typical 57 dBA; Max 76 dBA
Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Humidity (operating) 10% to 85% non-condensing
Altitude −500 to 10,000 ft MTBF 240,200 hours
Minimum Software Cisco IOS XE 17.4.1a Licensing Cisco DNA Advantage subscription (Smart Licensing)
Security / Features Secure Boot, SUDI; SD-WAN, QoS, NBAR, FNF, NAT, ZBFW options ThousandEyes Supported (meets agent requirements with sufficient memory/storage)
Compliance Safety & EMC per datasheet Accessory Kits 19″/23″ rack kits; 4-post kit

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    Excellent customer support. Answered all our questions before purchase.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is Cisco C8500L-8S4X best suited for?

    A fixed, high-performance SD-WAN/edge services router with multiple 1/10G fiber interfaces for aggregation at medium campuses or hubs needing scale, security, and centralized policy.

  • How does C8500L-8S4X compare to C8500-12X?

    The C8500L-8S4X targets streamlined, fixed deployments, while C8500-12X is a higher-capacity variant. Choose the L model for cost-efficient aggregation; choose 12X when you need more ports and scale.

  • Does C8500L-8S4X support Cisco SD-WAN and traditional routing?

    Yes. It runs IOS XE, supporting Cisco SD-WAN mode or classic ISR-style routing with IPsec, QoS, and advanced policies, so you can migrate at your pace.

  • What redundancy options are typical?

    Dual power supplies (model dependent), modular optics for uplinks, policy-based path selection across multiple WAN transports, and dynamic routing with graceful failover.

  • Which security features should I enable first?

    Use IPsec for data-in-transit protection, zone-based firewall, URL/IPS via security licenses, and segmentation with VRFs; pair with identity controls at the access edge.

  • Is cloud on-ramp supported for SaaS/IaaS?

    Yes, SD-WAN policies can steer apps to SaaS/IaaS with performance probes and SLA-based path selection, improving user experience for cloud workloads.

  • What are common deployment scenarios?

    Regional hubs, campus aggregation, or data-center edge consolidating MPLS, DIA, and 5G/LTE transports while enforcing enterprise policy.

  • How do I plan optics for uplinks?

    Standardize SFP/SFP+ optics by distance and fiber type, keep DAC/AOC for short runs, and stock spares for swift recovery.

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