Product Description
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.
Platforms and configurations
The C8500-20X6C platform (Figure 1) allows all ports to be enabled simultaneously. It offers:
20x 1/10GE ports
6x 40/100GE ports
The C8500-12X4QC platform (Figure 2) allows for a maximum of 240GE ports to be enabled simultaneously. It offers:
12x 1/10GE ports (can increase to 24x 1/10GE if using 4x10GE breakout from QSFP 40G ports when not in SD-WAN mode)
3x 40GE ports
2x 40/100GE ports
The C8500-12X platform (Figure 3) offers 12x 1/10GE ports.
The C8500L-8S4X platform (Figure 4) offers 4x 1/10GE and 8x 1GE ports.
Nomenclature note
Catalyst 8500 Edge Platforms refer to C8500-12X, C8500-12X4QC and C8500-20X6C.
Catalyst 8500L Edge Platform refers to C8500L-8S4X.
Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms refer to Catalyst 8500 and Catalyst 8500L Edge Platforms together.
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 3RU (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.
Catalyst 8500 Edge Platform Product highlights
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x86 Based Platform Architecture |
Advanced flow based forwarding reduces overhead for stateful features
Dynamic core allocation architecture that can leverage data plane cores for I/O and service plane as per-user configuration
Higher performance routing and SD-WAN with services
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IPsec |
Up to 2.5X higher IPsec throughput compared to ASR1001-X/ASR1002-X, 19 Gbps (1400 bytes, clear text)
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High Performance Control Plane |
Intel x86 CPU with multiple cores allocated to control plane with 16 GB memory default (up to 64 GB memory) for high-speed control plane processes
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Interface flexibility |
Includes 1G and flexible 1G/10G interfaces
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DRAM |
All Catalyst 8500 Edge Platforms have 16 GB default DRAM and can be upgraded to 32 GB or 64 GB for higher scale
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Flash storage |
Default 16G eUSB for storage and can be upgraded 32G eUSB for additional storage on the platform
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SSD Storage |
Optional SSD M.2 NVMe 2TB upgrade for additional storage on the platform
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Redundancy |
High-efficiency dual power supplies by default for power supply redundancy
All Catalyst 8500 Edge Platforms support software redundancy with 2 Cisco IOS processes running on a single device (IOS XE routing mode)
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Form factor |
Compact 1RU form factor
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Integrated security |
Hardware-anchored Secure Boot and Secure Unique Device Identification (SUDI) support for Plug and Play to verify the identity of the hardware and software
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Company Profile
SHENZHNE YIBOTE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD - Your Trusted Partner in Network Communications
Established in 2010 and headquartered in Shenzhen, YIBOTE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. is a dedicated provider in the IT services market, specializing in the R&D, design, sales, and distribution of core network communications equipment and general accessories.
As distributors and resellers for leading global brands, we offer a comprehensive portfolio including:
Networking Routers & Switches
Firewalls & Security Appliances
Servers & Storage Solutions
IP Phones & Video Conferencing Systems
Wireless Access Points (APs)
Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
Modules & Associated Components
Our Commitment to Excellence:
Leveraging our experienced and skilled team in Shenzhen (with its excellent transportation links), we deliver high-quality products, effective solutions, and responsive service. We pride ourselves on:
Stable Supply & Reliable Delivery: Consistent product availability and dependable shipping.
Competitive Pricing: Cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
Timely Support: Proactive assistance from order to post-sale.
Custom Solutions: Welcoming OEM and ODM project collaborations.
Global Reach:
Our products and solutions serve customers worldwide, with significant exports to the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Partner With Us:
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Q1:Who we are?
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Q5: How soon will my order be shipped?
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Q7: What type of warranty that your company provide?
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