Cisco Router

(C8500-12X​)

The Cisco Catalyst C8500-12X is a high-performance edge router designed for medium-to-large enterprise branch offices, data centers, internet edge, and SD-WAN deployments. It is part of Cisco's Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, providing secure, high-speed WAN connectivity with advanced routing, security, and cloud integration.

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C8500-12X Specifications

Form Factor 1RU Rack Mount
Ethernet Ports 12 × 1/10GE SFP+
Maximum Aggregate Throughput Up to 120 Gbps
Operating System Cisco IOS XE
Processor Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) 3.0
SD-WAN Support Yes

High-Speed IPsec Yes
Automation REST APIs, NETCONF, YANG, Python
Key Features 12 × 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) ports
1RU fixed-form-factor appliance
Up to 120 Gbps Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) aggregate throughput
Built on the Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) 3.0 for hardware-accelerated forwarding
Runs Cisco IOS XE, supporting automation through APIs and programmability
Native support for Cisco SD-WAN (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN / vManage)
High-performance IPsec VPN for encrypted WAN connectivity
Redundant AC or DC power supplies for high availability
Hot-swappable fan module for simplified maintenance
Typical Use Cases Enterprise WAN edge routing
SD-WAN branch aggregation
Internet gateway and Direct Internet Access (DIA)
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) deployments
Cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
MPLS and Internet hybrid WAN architectures
High-speed VPN termination and routing services
Performance Highlights Hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN
Advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP)
MPLS support
High Availability (HA)
MACsec encryption
QoS and application visibility
Programmable through REST APIs, NETCONF, and YANG models
Hardware Features 480 GB SSD
32 GB internal boot flash
RJ-45 management interface
RJ-45 and Micro-USB console ports
Dual USB 3.0 ports
Redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies
Removable fan tray for simplified maintenance